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Morning Call - Lehigh Valley & Allentown PA News, Sports, Weather, Business & Things to Do All Sections Subscribe Now 59°F Monday, May 13th 2024 Daily e-Edition Evening e-Edition Home PageDaily e-Edition Evening e-Edition News News Latest Headlines Crime & Public Safety Photos and Videos Elections Weather Capitol Ideas Education Pennsylvania News Coronavirus Local News Local News Allentown Bethlehem Easton East Penn Parkland Sports Sports High School Sports College Sports Philadelphia Phillies Athlete of the Week Philadelphia Eagles Outdoors Golf NHL Business Business Real Estate Retail Consumer Reviews Opinion Opinion Readers React Things to Do Things to Do Entertainment Restaurants Food and Drink Nightcrawler Music and Concerts Theater Lehigh Valley Insider Movies TV and Streaming Obituaries Obituaries News Obituaries Place an Obituary Photos and Video Branded Content Paid Partner Content Advertising by Ascend Paid Content by Brandpoint Classifieds Classifieds Jobs Subscribe Login LogoutSign up for email newsletters Sign Up Subscribe Log In Account Settings Contact Us Log Out Spoof a user Sign up for email newsletters Sign Up Subscribe Log In Search The Morning Call 59°F Monday, May 13th 2024 Daily e-Edition Evening e-Edition News Local News Sports Business Opinion Entertainment Photos and Videos Obituaries Trending: ? Freddy nominees Prom Photos Election Results ? Top Workplaces 2024 ? Food safety inspections Featured Adding police to one Lehigh Valley community’s force could hike residents’ taxes 35%, its leaders say, under one scenario at revamping its department Hellertown, which has been wracked by a lack of police leadership and allegations of theft by a former chief, is seeking to use a special report to make changes. SUBSCRIBER ONLY There’s a new restaurant at the former Bell Hall spot. It plans to fill a hole in Allentown’s dining options. SUBSCRIBER ONLY Emmaus hires former Texas star Jerald Brown as its new boys basketball coach Tributes pour in for Stroudsburg wrestling coach and athletic director killed in crash SUBSCRIBER ONLY One year after Canadian wildfires caused hazardous air quality, could the same issues return to the Lehigh Valley? PROMOTIONS & SPECIALS Prime: Easy Living Super Saver: Money Savings Booklet Latest Headlines Macungie woman who worked at personal care home accused of stealing thousands from residents 9 hours ago Lehigh Valley proms: All our photos from last weekend 16 hours ago SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPC softball: Parkland outlasts Stroudsburg team playing with heavy hearts; wins 3-2 3 hours ago Fire at Bethlehem Catholic High School prompts virtual classes 6 hours ago Punxsutawney Phil’s babies’ names revealed. Just don’t call them the heirs apparent. 10 hours ago Star witness Michael Cohen says Trump was intimately involved in all aspects of hush money scheme 5 hours ago Vote for Athlete of the Week: Here are this week’s nominees 6 hours ago Sign up for email newsletters Sign Up Most Popular Most Popular Stroudsburg wrestling coach and athletic director, a one-time Easton standout, dies in crash Stroudsburg wrestling coach and athletic director, a one-time Easton standout, dies in crash Retail Watch: Jimmy’s Hot Dogs’ new owner is an 18-year-old high schooler. Here’s what she’s changing — and what’s staying the same. Retail Watch: Jimmy’s Hot Dogs’ new owner is an 18-year-old high schooler. Here’s what she’s changing — and what’s staying the same. Northampton Area High School Prom | PHOTOS Northampton Area High School Prom | PHOTOS I-78 westbound reopens near Route 22 split after crash I-78 westbound reopens near Route 22 split after crash Lehigh Valley gets rare glimpse of northern lights. Here is when your best chance to see the aurora might be. Lehigh Valley gets rare glimpse of northern lights. Here is when your best chance to see the aurora might be. Allentown Central Catholic High School Prom | PHOTOS Allentown Central Catholic High School Prom | PHOTOS Allen High School Prom | PHOTOS Allen High School Prom | PHOTOS Route 22 reopens after crash in Whitehall Township Route 22 reopens after crash in Whitehall Township Lehigh Valley proms: All our photos from last weekend Lehigh Valley proms: All our photos from last weekend There’s a new restaurant at the former Bell Hall spot. It plans to fill a hole in Allentown’s dining options. There’s a new restaurant at the former Bell Hall spot. It plans to fill a hole in Allentown’s dining options. Local News SUBSCRIBER ONLY Lithium-ion batteries can start fires if improperly thrown away. A Lehigh Valley lawmaker wants to make disposal safer A new statewide program could help decrease fires caused by rechargeable batteries when they’re not properly disposed of. Route 22 reopens after crash in Whitehall Township SUBSCRIBER ONLY ‘Celebrate her and show appreciation’: Families celebrate their mothers at a Lehigh Valley restaurant’s brunch John Fetterman makes his mark in D.C. two years after stroke Sports Stroudsburg wrestling coach and athletic director, a one-time Easton standout, dies in crash The Lehigh Valley wrestling community lost a member of its coaching fraternity Saturday in a tragic accident. SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPC baseball all-star teams announced: Liberty’s Noah Gyauch-Quirk selected MVP EPC girls lacrosse: Melea Weber’s return sparks Emmaus to semifinal win Parkland’s Elyse Wenner is riding a hot streak heading into gymnastics championships Things to Do SUBSCRIBER ONLY Wind Creek Event Center first on East Coast to install state-of-the-art sound system Organizers at Bethlehem venue say new L-Series sound system will be a big incentive for acts. Where to go for Mother’s Day 2024 in the Lehigh Valley SUBSCRIBER ONLY It’s outdoor concert season. Here’s your guide to Lehigh Valley summer band performances. SUBSCRIBER ONLY Top 3 Lehigh Valley-area concerts: Broken Arrow, The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience and Hell’s Belles FREE FUN & GAMES Jumble Daily Daily Crossword Daily Solitaire Daily Sudoku Photos Allen High School Prom | PHOTOS Check out photos from the Allen High School prom, as students dress up for the big night. Allentown Central Catholic High School Prom | PHOTOS Northampton Area High School Prom | PHOTOS Pocono Mountain West High School Prom | PHOTOS 59th annual Downtown Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show | PHOTOS Wilson Area High School Prom | PHOTOS Liberty High School Prom | PHOTOS Show More Photos Bethlehem Catholic High School Prom | PHOTOS Rain doesn’t dampen Dorney Park’s opening day | PHOTOS SUBSCRIBER ONLY Best of Lehigh Valley proms 2024 | PHOTOS The B-29 Doc lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport | PHOTOS SUBSCRIBER ONLY She Nailed It! all female, nail-hammering competition for Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley | PHOTOS Opinion Browse political cartoons for the week of May 13 Browse political cartoons for the week of May 13, 2024. SUBSCRIBER ONLY Your View: 3 immediate changes Pa. needs to fix its economy SUBSCRIBER ONLY Your View: Proposed Pa. budget would help close the affordable housing gap, but more must be done Letters: Mother’s Day is a time to show gratitude, love Crime and Public Safety SUBSCRIBER ONLY I-78 westbound reopens near Route 22 split after crash A crash Sunday morning has closed all lanes of Interstate 78 westbound near the split... Lane closure coming to I-78 Toll Bridge for road work Truck driver who fatally struck 3 PA highway workers fell asleep at the wheel, police say 2 dead in Schuylkill County crash Best Reviews Create ambiance with the best outdoor garden lights Wondering which garden lights you should buy? Here’s everything you need to know, including some... Must-have pet products on Amazon, according to passionate reviewers 7 tips for making the perfect raised garden bed Which weed killers are safe for pets? 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