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East Penn schools considering a $142 million redistricting. What the changes would mean, and where students would go
The East Penn School Board is considering a $142 million redistricting option that would involve...
President Donald Trump visits Mount Airy Casino Resort | PHOTOS
Photos: President Donald Trump visits Mount Airy Casino Resort in the Poconos on Tuesday to...
As Trump visits Mount Airy casino, Pa. and Lehigh Valley lawmakers call attention to rising costs
President Donald Trump is expected to highlight his economic agenda and efforts to reduce inflation...
Lehigh Valley weather: Snow, ice and rain possible Wednesday
Snow is expected to start Wednesday morning in the Lehigh Valley before changing to a...
Terry Smith explains why he decided to stay on Penn State football staff
Interim head coach knows and respects new head coach Matt Campbell
Lehigh Valley brewery plans new taproom, a week after announcing Allentown closure
HiJinx Brewing Co. will open a new taproom and venue in Northampton County, just a...
Some docs unsealed in Lehigh County commissioner’s drug arrest; details still scarce
Details regarding the allegations against Lehigh County Commissioner Zachary Cole-Borghi are still unclear, months after...
Federal judge in Allentown appears open to pardon argument in Pa. voter fraud cause
A federal judge in Allentown overseeing a criminal double-voting case appeared open to the defendant’s...
Lehigh football coach Kevin Cahill agrees to multi-year contract extension
Cahill, who won the Eddie Robinson Award as the top FCS football coach, has taken...
Allentown appeals judge’s order requiring the release of discrimination investigation documents
Allentown is appealing a federal judge's order requiring them to release documents associated with an...
‘This is a huge win’: Court ruling halts Bethlehem Landfill expansion plan
A Northampton County judge's decision on a controversial expansion of the Bethlehem Landfill puts, for...
‘Tinder, but for careers.’ Emmaus High School graduate launches career discovery app
Class of 2023 Emmaus High School graduate John Hughes created an AI-powered app that lets...
These Lehigh Valley road projects are planned for 2026, plus what’s ongoing from 2025
District 5, which covers the Lehigh Valley along with Berks, Carbon, Monroe and Schuylkill counties,...
Here’s why thousands of mailers are being sent out in an old Lehigh County murder case
Judges for Justice, a Seattle-based innocence organization, is hoping to raise public awareness in Patricia...
Standardized test scores released for 2025. See where Lehigh Valley schools rank
Lehigh Valley schools and districts found themselves at both ends of the spectrum in math...
Flyers Notebook: Ty Murchison excited for NHL debut
A promising young hockey player only gets one shot at his NHL debut, so Ty...
Watch Live: President Donald Trump speaks at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Poconos
Watch Live: President Donald Trump speaks at Mount Airy Casino Resort on Tuesday evening to...
Trump arrives at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport, takes off in Marine One helicopter to Mount Airy event
PITTSTON TWP. — President Donald Trump has arrived at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport ahead of...
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Wednesday’s schedule
Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores. To report your school’s scores and...
Penn State Notebook: Ty Howle leaving for Virginia Tech staff, report says
Nittany Lions tight ends coach will become offensive coordinator with Hokies
Final Pennsylvania high school football rankings: There’s no surprise who’s No. 1 in 4A
The final state rankngs for 2025 all state champs in the top spots
Hearing on proposed ‘pencil tower’ in Allentown is delayed yet again
After years of extensions and delays, the current developer of the proposed 37-story “pencil tower”...
Lehigh Valley’s top 10 returning high school wrestlers entering 2025-26 season
Two looking to make PIAA history are atop the Lehigh Valley's top 10 returning wrestlers...
Kyle Schwarber returning to Phillies for five years, $150 million, according to reports
Slugger will be 37 when contract is up
Eagles’ Jalen Hurts hits his low point, which begs the question: Should he be benched for Tanner McKee?
Something has to change if the reeling Eagles don’t want to repeat their collapse from...
Forget 2023. The Eagles are in bigger trouble now after their loss to the Chargers.
The Eagles are an excellent defensive team, and that is all, and that is not...
‘Trees of Historic Bethlehem’ celebrates 20 years with 21 fan favorites
A Christmas tree covered with glittering bumble bees and beeswax candles. Trees evoking custom Dolce...
Concert pick: Banjo player Tony Trischka brings holiday show to Godfrey Daniels
Ahead of his Bethlehem performance, Tony Trischka talks about playing the banjo, his new album,...
Former Allen High baseball player and coach will get his shot at leading Elizabethtown College
Darrin Lenhart will be the new baseball coach at Elizabethtown
Eagles Report Card: Birds, Hurts bomb test against Chargers
The Eagles’ 22-19 overtime loss to the Chargers Monday night was defined by Saquon Barkley’s...
5 things we learned from Eagles' loss to Chargers
Quarterback Jalen Hurts delivered the worst performance of his professional career, committing five turnovers, including...
Eagles lose to Chargers in OT as skid continues
Jalen Hurts threw four interceptions - including a crucial one in overtime - and the...
Flyers Notebook: Rick Tocchet defends ‘culture’ behind faith in fourth line
No NHL team expects its fourth line to be an offensive juggernaut. But the Flyers...
Flyers acquire Roman Schmidt in swap of AHL defensemen
Sometimes a minor deal can turn into something major, which is what the Flyers were...
Boys basketball’s first Dandy Dozen rankings offer a lot of familiar names from a year ago
Pocono Mountain West owns the top spot, but will get its first major test when...
Penn State’s Pat Kraft says he’s embarrassed by comments on leaked audio
Director of athletics apologizes for his remarks in a meeting with players
Family, relationships are important to new Penn State coach Matt Campbell
Nittany Lions hire Ohio native and former Iowa State coach after a quick courtship
A new mental health hospital is opening in the Lehigh Valley early next year. Here’s what you need to know
Pennsylvania’s newest behavioral health hospital will open its doors for patients soon.
Vote for Athlete of the Week: Here are this week’s nominees
It's time to vote for The Morning Call athlete of the week! Select a male...
The new Cementon Bridge is open for traffic after 2-year reconstruction
The work on the Cementon Bridge connecting Whitehall and Northampton hit a major milestone over...
Here’s what to know ahead of President Trump’s Mount Airy event
President Donald Trump will speak Tuesday at a casino resort in the Poconos during his...
Land on Route 309 in Lehigh County slated for 3 warehouses is sold for $150 million
The township has already approved 309 Commerce Center, a complex consisting of three warehouses totaling...
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration just fired a vendor for failing to send state agency mail, impacting an unknown number of residents
The state is still determining how much and what type of mail was not delivered...
Lehigh Valley wrestling: Emmaus’ stellar start continues as Green Hornets are second in debut of rankings
Emmaus' stellar start continues, plus a recap of last weekend's tournaments and the 2025-26 debut...
Allentown man who died in crash after fleeing from police is identified
A 27-year-old Allentown man who died after he fled from state troopers Sunday morning has...
Outdoors: Folklore or not, it’s fun to follow nature’s critters for signs of a harsh winter
Woolly bear caterpillars are one way to gage what winter will be like, according to...
Ryan Mackenzie among swing-district Republicans pushing for compromise on health care subsidies
Republicans in key battleground U.S. House districts, including the Lehigh Valley, are working to contain...
Traffic disruptions, delays expected during Trump visit to Mount Airy Casino
Police said traffic delays and disruptions are likely Tuesday evening as President Donald Trump visits...
Lehigh Valley girls basketball: Bethlehem Catholic sends message as freshman Kamryn Gallis shines in debut
In the Colonial League, Lehighton scores a statement win over defending champion Notre Dame-Green Pond
Coldest night of the season expected Monday, the snow possible Wednesday in the Lehigh Valley
Temperatures could reach single digits Tuesday before snow Wednesday in the Lehigh Valley.
After a historic run at Northwestern Lehigh, who takes over for Shane Leh, other graduating seniors?
The cupboard is not bare. The expectations will not change. But who does Northwestern Lehigh...
Lehigh Valley boys basketball: Bethlehem Christian’s talented trio gives it a shot at a repeat
Bethlehem Christian is a defending district champ with two 1,000-point scorers returning
Allentown to review plans for 37-story ‘pencil tower,’ 181 apartments, former Merchants Square Mall warehouse
If built, the Peregrine Tower would become the Lehigh Valley’s tallest building, eclipsing the nearby...
PIAA football: How Southern Lehigh won its first boys state title
Southern Lehigh made the most of its opportunities to captured its first PIAA Class 4A...
Lehigh football: A disappointing playoff should not diminish a remarkable season for the Mountain Hawks
A frustrating loss in a winnable game will not dent the strong culture Lehigh football...
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Insects, rodents, black mold, dirty equipment, improperly stored meat
Here's the latest batch of food safety inspection results from around the Lehigh Valley.
Eagles face pivotal matchup on West Coast
The Eagles are in Los Angeles tonight with their season tilting, their star defensive tackle...
Flyers battle but can’t find a way to get past Avs
As measuring stick games go for the Flyers, Sunday's came up about a few inches...
Flyers Notebook: Comeback attempt too little, too late vs. Avalanche
With a league-leading 11 come-from-behind wins this season, the Flyers have shown they’re almost never...
Allentown man dies in crash after fleeing police, hitting troopers with pickup truck, authorities say
A 27-year-old Allentown man died after a police pursuit ended with the man crashing his...
College football: Kutztown rolls into Division II semifinals with another blowout win
Golden Bears improve to 14-0
Talking Business with Tony Iannelli: Life before the internet
I'm starting to wonder most recently if the rarely idle mind is the devil's workshop.
PIAA 3A football: One play, one player, makes the difference in championship rematch
Avonworth's opening offensive play set the tone for a dominant 31-7 victory.
Flyers Notebook: Resilient Dan Vladar taking to heavy workload
Dan Vladar could get some redemption from a tough outing against Pittsburgh on Monday when...
Lehigh Valley residents camp out for free dental, vision and medical care
The line started forming at 11 p.m. Friday for this weekend's pop-up Remote Area Medical...
PIAA 3A football championship: Avonworth’s athleticism too much for Northwestern Lehigh, ending Tigers’ 31-game win streak
Avonworth's athleticism was too much for Northwestern Lehigh in the PIAA Class 3A football championship...
Penn State will face ACC opponent in Pinstripe Bowl, source confirms
Nittany Lions will make their second appearance in the game at Yankee Stadium
Lehigh football season ends in heartbreak as late score gives Villanova 14-7 win before big crowd at Goodman Stadium
Missed opportunities proved costly as Lehigh's season ended at 12-1.
Maybe a fresh start would be best for Mike Tomlin and the Steelers if they don’t make a playoff run
If the Steelers miss the playoffs or go one-and-done, a change could make sense for...
Matt Campbell takes over a Penn State football program in disarray [opinion]
Director of athletics Pat Kraft's future depends on how Campbell does
5 families displaced in 3-alarm Allentown fire [Updated]
A three-alarm fire on the 500 block of Allen Street in Allentown on Saturday morning...
Faith & Values: Even small gifts are expressions of kindness
There is power in asking oneself: What can I do to give a good gift...
Retail Watch: Lehigh Valley furniture store prioritizes heirloom quality and family for 20 years
The family behind Ebert Furniture Quality looks back on over 20 years of delivering heirloom-quality...
Big night from bench players helps 76ers beat Bucks 116-101
Reserves help Sixers win on back-to-back nights and third consecutive game
Lehigh Valley wrestling: Nazareth bumps up to beat Northampton again
Nazareth's wrestling team, without a returning state medalist, bumps up to beat Northampton again by...
Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Friday, Dec. 5
High school basketball scores from around the Keystone State
Inside job for Eagles: No Carter, no panic as Birds reshuffle interior
The Eagles lost Jalen Carter this week, but not their belief.
College football: Coach-of-the-year Kevin Cahill has been at the forefront of an amazing turnaround at Lehigh
Those on the interview committee knew right away that Kevin Cahill was the right guy...
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Saturday’s schedule
Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores. To report your school’s scores and...
Trump coming to Mount Airy Casino Resort in Poconos on Tuesday
President Donald Trump will visit Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County on Tuesday evening.
Matt Campbell hired as Penn State’s football coach, ending search for James Franklin’s successor
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach on Friday night, ending a two-month search...
Former Yankees great Don Mattingly hopeful about latest Hall of Fame vote
Longtime first baseman speaks about World Series, his sons and his future in baseball
Popular Lehigh Valley distillery to close: ‘We have simply run out of runway’
The Salem-themed Gallows Hill Spirits Co. will close later this month in Allentown.
Dr. Oz gives his prescription for controlling health care costs at Lehigh Valley summit as trans groups protest visit
Dr. Mehmet Oz gave his prescription for controlling spiraling health care costs Friday at the...
Lehigh Valley boys basketball: In the EPC Liberty, Allen and Northampton are off to good starts while Emmaus and Freedom continue to struggle
On a busy Thursday night, Parkland got a big night from Jude Ruisch, Allen, Nazareth...
College athletics: Alvernia women’s lacrosse adds 7-year-old to team as part of Team Impact partnership
Izzy Rivera will be part of the team for two seasons
VJ Edgecombe’s star moment saves 76ers against Warriors
In less than two months as an NBA player, VJ Edgecombe has used his considerable...
Indian chain to serve pizza, curry and more with first Lehigh Valley restaurant next week
The first Lehigh Valley location for the Indian restaurant chain Tikka Shack will open soon...
Upper Macungie adopts data center regulations, but they won’t apply to proposal for old Air Products site
The data center proposed for the old Air Products site in Upper Macungie Township predates...
Political operatives behind Mamdani campaign are helping Lehigh Valley Dems. They’re offering a new road map for Pa. campaigns
Fight, a national Democratic media consulting agency, is working with Bob Brooks in the 7th...
Allentown NIZ reports surplus tax funds. Where will the money go?
The board voted Wednesday to split almost $2 million — $1.8 million for the state...
Lehigh Valley boys basketball: There’s no rest for Pocono Mountain West as the Panthers remain the class of Monroe County
None of Pocono Mountain West's Monroe County rivals have beaten the Panthers since 2021
Bethlehem votes down proposal to add 4 new firefighters. Union says staffing levels pose danger to community
After a tense, five-hour meeting, Bethlehem City Council rejected a push to add four firefighters....
Allentown looking to redevelop corner of 7th and Linden streets next to PPL Center, seeking developer proposals
Allentown is seeking proposals from real estate developers to transform a key block near the...
PIAA football: Southern Lehigh capitalizes on unique formation in winning state title
Spartans beat Twin Valley in Class 4A championship game
At Lehigh University, Sen. Dave McCormick says Pennsylvania can lead AI boom: ‘I think our state is uniquely blessed’
Sen. Dave McCormick was at Lehigh University to discuss artificial intelligence and what it means...
Lehigh Valley high school football: Final EPC stat leaders show why Easton’s Cole Ordway had a season to remember
Cole Ordway put his name all over the Easton football record book in helping his...
After early snow, the Lehigh Valley area ski season is under way. Here’s what’s new this year
Lehigh Valley area ski resorts are getting an early start amid snow and cold weather....
Edgecombe has go-ahead basket, Maxey game-saving block as 76ers beat Warriors
76ers beat Warriors in final second, 99-98
PIAA 4A football championship: Southern Lehigh defeats Twin Valley to capture first state title in school history
Spartans win their first Class 4A title