‘Proud that we even got this far’: Lehigh Valley pizzeria says goodbye after over 40 years
It's your last chance to get a slice at Palace Pizza in Whitehall Township.
Top Stories TMC
Bethlehem police investigating after pedestrian found critically injured in road
Bethlehem police are investigating how a pedestrian ended up critically injured in the middle of...
Bethlehem residents call proposed apartment building a ‘monstrosity,’ say it would dwarf homes
Residents who spoke strongly opposed the apartment building, labeling it a "monstrosity" that would dwarf...
South Whitehall crowd turns out against data center planned across from Parkland High School
The developer behind a massive data center project proposed for land across the street from...
Things to do this weekend in Lehigh Valley: Easton Heritage Day, reggae festival and Shakespeare
Here are your best bets for weekend fun.
Going to Musikfest this year? Here are the details on LANTA’s expanded shuttle service
The shuttle service will run during the 10-day festival from July 31 to Aug. 9...
These 3 Lehigh Valley establishments accused of liquor law violations
Three Lehigh Valley establishments were cited with liquor control board violations in June.
The state system that runs Kutztown, East Stroudsburg and 8 other Pa. colleges voted to raise tuition 4.3%
The tuition hike would be the largest percentage increase in a decade, and is needed...
Lehigh Valley data centers: Where they’re proposed, and where those plans stand
Data centers ranging from 100,000 to 5 million square feet are proposed in the Lehigh...
VA is building a new, larger outpatient center for Lehigh Valley veterans
The clinic is being constructed in Upper Macungie Township, and is expected to open in...
Lehigh Valley social media influencer rallying to save Bethlehem Township’s Christmas Barn
Dana Alyss is using her online audience to raise money to save the vacant building...
Here’s what you need to know about the explosive diarrhea-causing parasite Cyclospora
Major outbreaks caused by the protozoan parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis are occurring in Michigan and Ohio,...
2026 Morning Call All-Area Baseball: 4 aces dealt foes frustration during the 2026 season
Four pitchers who combined for 22 wins, and 375 strikeouts, are The Morning Call's pitchers...
Nominate a Lehigh Valley Top Workplace for 2027
This is the 15th year The Morning Call will shine a spotlight on outstanding workplaces...
Phillies bullpen falters in 10-2 loss to Tigers
Delaware County's Kevin McGonigle hits two-run homer for Detroit
Andrew Painter’s third IronPigs start a rough one in loss to Columbus
Andrew Painter's third IronPigs start this season is a rough one in loss to Columbus....
IronPigs pitcher Brian Keller’s painfully rewarding process is three years in the making
Lehigh Valley IronPigs pitcher Brian Keller's painfully rewarding process has been three years in the...
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Saturday’s schedule
Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Schwarber joins Harper in Home Run Derby
This year’s Home Run Derby is turning into baseball’s version of The Philly Special. Veteran...
IronPigs 20th anniversary series: Andy Tracy was a fan favorite who made most of his chances
Lehigh Valley IronPigs 20th anniversary series: Andy Tracy was a fan favorite who made most...
Hockey: Flyers’ GM Danny Briere disappointed by Anaheim decision but vows to continue talent search
Flyers have salary space if they choose to re-sign free agents
IronPigs’ 20th anniversary series: Rich Thompson evolved into an all-time IronPig
IronPigs' 20th anniversary series: RichThompson evolved into an all-time IronPig in his five seasons in...
Jesús Luzardo pitches 11-strikeout gem as Phillies defeat Reds 1-0
Justin Crawford drives in game's only run in eighth inning.
Ben Rice homers twice, Yankees beat Rays 12-4 to split 4-game series
Yanks trail Rays by four games in AL East
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Friday’s schedule
Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores.
Hockey: Anaheim matches Flyers’ offer sheet and keeps Leo Carlsson
21-year-old center will make $18 million a year
Watch ‘Love Island USA’ finale at themed watch party in Easton, hometown of eliminated contestant Sean Reifel
"Love Island USA" fans will be able to enjoy a themed watch party in Easton...
Gov. Shapiro can’t be sued by his Abington neighbors over a property dispute, judge rules. But Josh Shapiro, a homeowner, can.
While Shapiro is immune from a federal lawsuit over disputed property as state officials, Shapiro...
Thunderstorms, flooding possible Thursday in the Lehigh Valley
All of Northampton County and most of Lehigh County are at a slight risk of...
Residents prepare for expensive battle against proposed South Whitehall data center
The Project Atlas data center developers go before the township planning commission Thursday and opponents...
Lehigh County ICE noncooperation policy fails to pass, after hours of public debate
A split vote followed a marathon public comment session that included a man dressed in...
Note to subscribers: Delivery of Morning Call may be delayed Thursday
Attention subscribers: Delivery of The Morning Call may be delayed due to mechanical issues with...
Don Mattingly expresses interest in managing Phillies beyond this season
Philadelphia was 9-19 this season under Rob Thomson, but has gone 43-22 under Mattingly.
Phillies place Lou Trivino on IL, activate Brad Keller, recall Alan Rangel
The Phillies bullpen underwent another shift Wednesday, with Lou Trivino placed on the injured list...
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Thursday’s schedule
Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores.
Ryan Mackenzie, at housing-focused visit in Bethlehem with Trump official, ‘confident’ that stalled housing bill will become law
U.S. HUD Secretary Scott Turner joined Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in Bethlehem to tout two projects...
Muhlenberg College president to retire at end of 2026-27 school year
Muhlenberg College President Kathleen Harring will retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year....
2026 Morning Call All-Area Baseball: Bangor’s Kreider, Freedom’s Andrews made things happen at top of their orders
Jaxson Kreider and Colin Andrews were mainstays and key cogs in their offensive lineups this...
Block party to close Main Street in Bethlehem this weekend
Main Street in downtown Bethlehem will close Sunday for a block part event celebrating America's...
After death of bassist, beloved 90s band cancels free Musikfest show
Sixpence None the Richer's Leigh Nash and Matt Slocum said in a social media post...
Pennsylvania Turnpike approves 3.5% toll hike for January, lowest since 2014
The Pennsylvania Turnpike’s annual toll increase will drop slightly to 3.5% in January, the lowest...
Pa. budget impasse ‘super stressful’ on those waiting for state money
A repeat of the 135-day delay last year is a real fear for many whose...
Why can’t Lehigh Valley towns just say no to data centers?
Town leaders don't have the power to ban a data center project just because residents...
After Grace Packer’s brutal murder, changes were promised. 10 years later, what’s been done to protect children?
Grace Packer's rape, murder and dismemberment, and the convictions of her adoptive mother and the...
Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on data centers
A review of their positions on data centers shows at least two distinct differences, but...
Phillies’ Zack Wheeler fires fastball at MLB after exclusion from All-Star game
Wheeler is 9-1 with a 2.28 ERA
Schwarber homers, Wheeler fans 14 as Phillies gain ground on the Braves
Zack Wheeler ties career high with 14 strikeouts
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Wednesday’s schedule
Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores.
After Flyers flirtation, Claude Giroux chooses to return to the Ottawa Senators
Claude Giroux is returning to the Ottawa Senators after agreeing to terms Tuesday on a...
Kyle Lowry makes good on promise, signing with Raptors to retire
Kyle Lowry delivered on his final promise as a player: He long vowed to re-sign...
Former coach at Bucknell charged in death of freshman football player
Freshman football player Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr. collapsed during training in 2024
Some spectators complained after Lehigh Valley community’s fireworks were cut short. Town says vendor is to blame
Upper Mount Bethel officials explained why there was a delay Saturday for July 4 fireworks.
New Flyer Noel Acciari eager to lend veteran hand to team on the rise
Center was a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins this past season
Lehigh Valley Summer Boys Basketball: Just one more night remains in regular season
Southern Lehigh remains unbeaten and Parkland is 10-1 as the summer league regular season ends...
IronPigs hosting donation drive for those affected by Venezuela earthquakes
The IronPigs are hosting a donation drive for those affected by earthquakes in Venezuela.
2026 Morning Call All-Area Baseball: Surprising Allen Canaries soared as team of the year
Connection to MLB's RBI program helped the Canaries stage one of the great turnaround seasons...
‘West Park’s second act’: Clean-up efforts ongoing following storm damage to Allentown park
"There is an opportunity now to plan for West Park's second act," Allentown Mayor Matt...
After intense heat and storms, more seasonable weather settles in the Lehigh Valley
The Lehigh Valley is getting a break from the intense heat and severe storms seen...
A Jeff Bezos charity is giving Allentown $4 million. Here’s what the city will do with it
Allentown has received $4 million from a Jeff Bezos-backed philanthropic initiative to transform a mostly...
PrimoHoagies to give away free hoagies, make food pantry donation during Quakertown grand opening
PrimoHoagies is now open in Quakertown. Here's how to score a free sandwich.
A former Defense Department employee pleaded guilty to laundering money for Nigerian scammers
A former Department of Defense employee from Montgomery County pleaded guilty Monday to helping Nigerian...
The futuristic hairdos are gone, but A Flock of Seagulls will still bring the ’80s nostalgia to Lehigh Valley-area show
More than four decades later, frontman Mike Score is still performing, writing new music and...
About 200 remain without power following weekend storms in the Lehigh Valley. When they could see it restored [UPDATE]
While power has been restored for most, a few hundred Lehigh Valley customers are still...
Golf: Nazareth’s Dane Mohap achieved his summer goal by qualifying for U.S. Junior Amateur
Nazareth junior Dane Mohap is ready for this month's U.S. Junior Amateur at Saucon Valley...
Connie Clery, who led push for safety law after her daughter’s death 40 years ago at Lehigh University, dies at 95
"They essentially willed the world to change in memory of Jeanne," said S. Daniel Carter,...
Teens say this nonprofit Lehigh Valley boxing gym saved their lives. Now it’s in need of help
The nonprofit gym’s mission is more relevant than ever in the wake of Allentown shootings...
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Tuesday’s schedule
Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores.
Royals slug 4 homers, tag Cristopher Sánchez for career-worst 9 earned runs
Salvador Perez, Luke Maile, Lane Thomas and Tyler Tolbert homered and the Kansas City Royals...
Fealty to Philadelphia kept Tyson Foerster with Flyers
When Flyers general manager Daniel Briere came calling recently with an eight-year, $56.8-million contract extension...
Sixers make official Jaylen Brown trade, signing of Anfernee Simons, Dean Wade
With Monday marking the end of the NBA moratorium on transactions, the Philadelphia 76ers officially...
Six-peat? Hotel Bethlehem once again in running for best historic hotel
Hotel Bethlehem has been named the top historic hotel in the country five times. Can...
Lehigh Valley man charged in death of 20-year-old who fell from vehicle
Zachary Barndt is charged in the death of a man who died after falling from...
World Cup: With wonder at his own greatness, Erling Haaland takes Norway to historic win
Erling Haaland is just like you or me, except in every measurable way.
IronPigs 20th anniversary series: Who should be first on the franchise’s wall of fame?
Lehigh Valley IronPigs' 20th anniversary series: Who should be the first person on the franchise's...
Applications open to fill progressive Lehigh County commissioner’s seat
Lehigh County Commissioner Jon Irons is stepping down, and applications are being accepted for his...
Tatum: Live streaming to beat the heat
In my Northbrook neighborhood that stream is the West Branch of the Brandywine Creek where...
2026 Morning Call All-Area Baseball: Allen’s Rob Leskosky is the coach of the year
Allen baseball went from 4-16 in 2025 to 21-6 and EPC and District 11 champs
Days after storms, over 1,500 are still without power in the Lehigh Valley. Why some may not be restored until Wednesday
A PPL spokesperson said the work that remains is complex, and some residents may not...
Pa. residents stand to lose an average of $520 a month in Social Security benefits in six years unless Congress acts
An estimated 68 million Americans face possible reductions of 22% to their benefits by 2032...
Lehigh Valley remains under a flood watch, but threat of widespread flooding ‘diminished’
The Lehigh Valley remains under a flash flood watch Monday, though forecasters noted the possibility...
A Pa. mom’s fight reveals the messy reality of treating overdoses like homicides
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers want to give prosecutors more time to bring charges against people who...
Democrat Bob Harvie sends cease-and-desist letter to Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, claiming defamation in campaign ads
The Democratic nominee for a crucial swing seat is accusing the Republican of making false...
Allentown group laments ‘total losses’ of century-old trees at West Park after storm
Allentown's beloved West Park may have been hardest hit by Saturday night's storm that downed...
Salvador Perez drives in 2 as the Royals beat Phillies to end a 4-game skid
Salvador Perez drove in two runs, Luinder Avile went five innings, and the Kansas City...
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Monday’s schedule
Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores.
Lehigh Valley at elevated risk of flash flooding as more storms move in; severe thunderstorm watch issued
The Lehigh Valley is under a severe thunderstorm watch for the third day in a...
Lehigh Valley power outages could last days after storms down trees; Allentown’s West Park area hard hit [Updated]
Allentown officials said Sunday morning there were numerous downed power lines, especially in the West...
Faith & Values: Understanding the gift of freedom
A prime example of a free person is illustrated on the Muslim holiday of Ashura,...
Adoptable Pets in the Lehigh Valley: Ayla, Roni and Levy
Meet Ayla, Roni and Levy, this week's adoptable pets.
2026 Morning Call all-area baseball: Allen’s Alejandro Cartagena is the rookie of the year
Cartagena led Allen baseball to EPC and District 11 6A championships
Phillies legend Mike Schmidt talks about post-playing career health issues
Hall of Famer will throw out the first pitch at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia
Want to strip down this summer? These Lehigh Valley area nudist camps are taking reservations
Beechwood Lodge owner Mae DeLong described nudist camps like ice cream sundaes. Some are like...
Jesus Luzardo dominates Royals, Phillies hit three homers in win
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings, J.T. Realmuto, Gabriel Rincones Jr. and Alec...
Brandon Marsh, Cristopher Sánchez among 5 Phillies in All-Star Game
The Phillies' Brandon Marsh is slated to start in right field.
World Cup: Philadelphia stars as France tops Paraguay in Round of 16
Penalty kick score by Mbappe in the 81st breaks stalemate on the field.
Firefighter injured while battling Lower Macungie house fire
A “mayday” call was put out when a firefighter fell through a stairwell while conducting...
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Sunday’s schedule
Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores.
Lehigh Valley celebrates America’s 250th birthday
"We have come so far but we have so far to go," one Lehigh Valley...
All-state baseball teams: Executive, Freedom have 2 players honored
The Lehigh Valley was well-represented on the Pennsylvania Scholastic Baseball Coaches Association's all-state team
New round of storms in Lehigh Valley downs trees and cuts power to thousands in Allentown, forcing early fireworks displays [Updated]
Storms caused damage in the Lehigh Valley for the second night in a row, just...
