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‘Chill, snow, repeat’: How bad will this winter be in Lehigh Valley? What the Farmers Almanac says

The Lehigh Valley could be in for a snowy, cold winter, if the latest Farmer's Almanac predictions come to fruition.

Traffic moves slowly Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, along a snow-covered Route 22 at Fullerton Avenue. Winter weather led to slick roads around the region. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Carol Stahley, 85, of Coopersburg, holds a copy of the Easton Express that documents the damage from Hurricane Diane on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Easton. The 1955 storm caused the Delaware and Lehigh rivers to flood, damaging houses, bridges, roads and more. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)

A fish in a streetlight, an indescribable stench, the last car over the Cementon Bridge: More memories from when Diane flooded the Lehigh Valley

Naji Gillison, 29, left, and Oscar Delgado, 22, are charged in connection with a robbery turned shooting early Thursday morning, Aug. 14, 2025, in the 1000 block of Ferry Street in Easton. (Courtesy of Easton police)

2 men wanted in Easton shooting, robbery that left one person injured

This map shows plans for the overhaul of the Route 309/Tilghman Street interchange in South Whitehall Township. (Courtesy PennDOT)

Route 309 ramp to Tilghman Street to close as reconstruction continues

A view of Water Street in the Darktown section of Whitehall Township. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Whitehall motorist who fatally hit grandfather, 75, on Christmas Day charged with vehicular homicide, DA says

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A crispy arrival: Chicken chain to open first Lehigh Valley restaurant
A crispy arrival: Chicken chain to open first Lehigh Valley restaurant
Remembering the worst natural disaster in Lehigh Valley history, 70 years ago this month
Remembering the worst natural disaster in Lehigh Valley history, 70 years ago this month
‘Chill, snow, repeat’: How bad will this winter be in Lehigh Valley? What the Farmers Almanac says
‘Chill, snow, repeat’: How bad will this winter be in Lehigh Valley? What the Farmers Almanac says
Allentown brothers charged in ‘large scale drug distribution network’, $500,000 worth of cocaine seized, DA says
Allentown brothers charged in ‘large scale drug distribution network’, $500,000 worth of cocaine seized, DA says
New coffee chain coming to Allentown has to address traffic concerns
New coffee chain coming to Allentown has to address traffic concerns
Whitehall motorist who fatally hit grandfather, 75, on Christmas Day charged with vehicular homicide, DA says
Whitehall motorist who fatally hit grandfather, 75, on Christmas Day charged with vehicular homicide, DA says
Severe storms move across Lehigh Valley, with more than 2,000 power outages; flash flooding on major Allentown area road
Severe storms move across Lehigh Valley, with more than 2,000 power outages; flash flooding on major Allentown area road
What was mystery light seen in Lehigh Valley sky Tuesday night?
What was mystery light seen in Lehigh Valley sky Tuesday night?
Mack wins contract to produce more Army dump trucks in Allentown
Mack wins contract to produce more Army dump trucks in Allentown
Allentown City Council takes steps to help homeless as mayor defends planned Jordan Creek camp eviction
Allentown City Council takes steps to help homeless as mayor defends planned Jordan Creek camp eviction

Local News

A new facility for mothers recovering from addiction and their children is open in downtown Allentown. (Courtesy Lehigh Financial Group)

Mommy and Me drug rehab home in Allentown to provide support to mothers, children

A former downtown Allentown home will soon become a safe haven for mothers recovering from drug addiction and their children.

Sports

The Nazareth Area High School football team practices Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at the school. The Blue Eagles finished 7-4 last season. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Nazareth football preview: Blue Eagles have skill players, need help on the line

Nazareth has two Division I skill-position players, but will need others to step to contend for league, District 11 honors

Things to Do

Opera singer Grace Lerew will perform with the Allentown Band on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, and Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Allentown. (Photo courtesy Sarah Kappes)

‘Something for everyone’: Upcoming Allentown performances feature trained opera singer, civilian concert band

The Allentown Band will perform opera and Broadway favorites at two shows this week, featuring Parkland graduate and opera singer Grace Lerew.

Allentown School District Back to School Bash | PHOTOS

Families attend Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, the Allentown School District’s back-to-school bash at Cedar Creek Park in Allentown.
Hotel Bethlehem celebrates USA Today Best Historic Hotel award for 5th straight year | PHOTOS
Best of Musikfest 2025 | PHOTOS
Musikfest 2025 – Best of the Headliners | PHOTOS
Resurrected Life Community Church holds groundbreaking ceremony for new facility | PHOTOS
Musikfest 2025 on Sunday, Aug. 10 | PHOTOS
The Black Keys headline final day of Musikfest 2025 | PHOTOS

Opinion

President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on Aug. 6, 1965. in a ceremony in the President's Room near the Senate chambers in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo, File)

Opinion: Sixty years later Voting Rights Act is under attack

Opinion: Pennsylvania has room to grow to ensure every eligible voter can fairly cast their...

Crime and Public Safety

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Musikfest attendance was up in 2025, but what about crime? What the numbers show

Musikfest attendance was up significantly in 2025, but what about crime? Here's what the numbers...

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Best healthy cookware for nontoxic everyday cooking

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Business

FILE – In this May 30, 2018, photo, shoppers look through the updated cosmetic department at a Target store in San Antonio. AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Target and Ulta mutually agree not to renew partnership launched in 2021

The Ulta Beauty experience will continue in stores and online until next summer.

Pennsylvania News

A view of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex in Harrisburg on Monday, June 25, 2024. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Pa. budget disagreements burst into open with no end in sight as Senate passes its own mass transit bill

After a flurry of activity at the Pa. state Capitol, it’s unclear if lawmakers are...

National News

FILE – Lake Mead at Hoover Dam, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, near Boulder City, Nev. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, file)

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will again get less Colorado River water in 2026

States are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules to govern...

Allentown

The chicken chain Zaxbys plans to open its first Lehigh Valley location in Allentown. (Photo courtesy of Bridget Peterson)

A crispy arrival: Chicken chain to open first Lehigh Valley restaurant

The chicken chain Zaxbys plans to open its first Lehigh Valley location in Allentown.

Bethlehem Area

Hotel Bethlehem staff, local officials and business owners celebrate Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, after the hotel was named the best historic hotel for the fifth year in a row in USA Today’s 10Best Historic Hotel competition. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Hotel Bethlehem named Best Historic Hotel for 5th straight year. See what iconic hotels it beat out for the top honors

Hotel Bethlehem first won the top spot in 2021 after finishing second in 2020 and...