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Former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski to be released from prison in late June. Here is what’s next for him.

Former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2018 after his conviction on 47 charges including corruption and wire fraud, will be released from federal prison on June 25.

Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski listens as Allentown City Council votes on its amended budget plan during a 2016 meeting at Allentown City Hall. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call0

Geese take a bath in Monocacy Creek in Bethlehem in 2021. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Dead geese found in Northampton County pond being tested for bird flu; public warned to stay away

A bald eagle at Lehigh Valley Zoo. Local opponents are worried about the possible effects of data centers on nesting bald eagles in the Lehigh Valley. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Could nearby bald eagles stop Lehigh Valley data center projects?

The home where James Christopher Frank, 57, lived with his wife Deborah Glaser, 55, is seen Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Bethlehem Township. Frank has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the slaying. (Christopher Dornblaser/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem Township man admits to first-degree murder in wife’s slaying, faces life in prison

Malina Moye performs Saturday, June 22, 2024, during the 16th Annual Blues, Brews and Barbecue Festival in Allentown. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Things to do this weekend in Lehigh Valley: A blues barbecue, Rosé on the River and digital impressionism

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Bethlehem Township man admits to first-degree murder in wife’s slaying, faces life in prison
Bethlehem Township man admits to first-degree murder in wife’s slaying, faces life in prison
Former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski to be released from prison in late June. Here is what’s next for him.
Former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski to be released from prison in late June. Here is what’s next for him.
National breakfast chain to expand into the Lehigh Valley
National breakfast chain to expand into the Lehigh Valley
Community comes together to aid former Wallenpaupack, Penn State football player Vasey after tragic accident
Community comes together to aid former Wallenpaupack, Penn State football player Vasey after tragic accident
100-year-old Lehigh Valley woman who left high school during WWII has finally received her diploma. ‘I’m happy now.’
100-year-old Lehigh Valley woman who left high school during WWII has finally received her diploma. ‘I’m happy now.’
Could nearby bald eagles stop Lehigh Valley data center projects?
Could nearby bald eagles stop Lehigh Valley data center projects?
Easton Area High School Graduation | PHOTOS
Easton Area High School Graduation | PHOTOS
Dead geese found in Northampton County pond being tested for bird flu; public warned to stay away
Dead geese found in Northampton County pond being tested for bird flu; public warned to stay away
Meeting on South Whitehall data center proposed near school canceled after applicants pull plans from agenda
Meeting on South Whitehall data center proposed near school canceled after applicants pull plans from agenda
Major work to begin on Route 33 bridges in Northampton County with likely traffic headaches. Here are the details
Major work to begin on Route 33 bridges in Northampton County with likely traffic headaches. Here are the details

Local News

2026 Carpenter Cup team’s Gianna Menecola slides safely into second base against the 2025 Carpenter Cup team’s Taylor Friel on Wednesday June 10, 2026, at Patriots Park in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Lehigh Valley Diamond Classic at Patriots Park | PHOTOS

Lehigh Valley Diamond Classic at Patriots Park

Sports

Palisades’ Lincoln Cook anchored the gold medal-winning PIAA Class 2A 400-meter relay championship team and was second in the 100-meter dash. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Palisades’ Lincoln Cook is All-Area track and field male athlete of the year

Palisades' Lincoln Cook is The Morning Call All-Area track and field male athlete of the year by a whisker with several challengers who had stellar seasons.

Things to Do

Journey comes to the PPL Center on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Allentown. (Brian Ach)

From rockers Journey and Everclear to indie acts Built to Spill and Wilco, here are the top acts in the Lehigh Valley this June

From Journey to Everclear to a Neil Diamond tribute act, here are the top acts playing in the Lehigh Valley in June.

Easton Area High School Graduation | PHOTOS

Photos: Easton Area High School holds its 2026 graduation at Cottingham Stadium.
Emmaus High School 2026 graduation | PHOTOS
Lehigh Valley 250 in Easton | PHOTOS
13th Annual Lehigh Valley Children’s Festival | PHOTOS
Great South Side Sale returns to Bethlehem for 30th year | PHOTOS
Liberty High School Graduation | PHOTOS
Saucon Valley High School Graduation | PHOTOS

Opinion

Northampton’s Aidan Sugra scores against Nazareth on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, during a boys baseball game in Nazareth. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Opinion: Baseball, education and the ‘2-foot voice’

Opinion: Teaching is about initiative, passion in what you do and being open to learning...

Crime and Public Safety

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during the Central Berks Police Officer Kristen Yeager End of Watch Memorial Service on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Don Thomas Stadium at Exeter High School. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)

Mourners bid farewell to Berks fallen police officer Kristen Yeager

An end of service ceremony was held Tuesday for fallen Central Berks Regional Police Officer...

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How to help your kindergartners prepare for school during the summer

To figure out the best way to help your kindergartner prepare for school during the...

Business

FILE – Dario Amodei, CEO & Co-Founder of Anthropic, speaks on a panel at the convening of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes at the Golden Gate Club at the Presidio in San Francisco, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Anthropic pledges $200 million to research AI’s economic impact as CEO suggests job loss solutions

CEO Dario Amodei published proposals for government support for those financially affected by AI.

Pennsylvania News

Gov. Josh Shapiro announces that Amazon is planning to invest at least $20 billion to establish multiple high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence innovation campuses across Pennsylvania. This investment will create at least 1,250 high-paying, high-tech jobs. Salem Township and Falls Township are the first communities identified as sites for these future campuses. Multiple additional Pennsylvania communities are under consideration. (Commonwealth Media Services)

Lawmakers look to taxes on Big Tech to help cover state spending needs

Taxes aimed at the tech industry are on the table as Pennsylvania lawmakers negotiate the...

National News

British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher waves to supporters from Conservative Party headquarters in London after claiming victory in Britain’s general election, June 12, 1987. Thatcher won a record third successive term in office when her party captured a majority of the seats in Parliament. Man at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Gerald Penny)

Today in History: June 11, Margaret Thatcher wins third term as British prime minister

Margaret Thatcher became the first British prime minister in over 160 years to win a...

Allentown

The new DaVinci Science Center building in Allentown is seen Wednesday, May 15, 2024, during a “soft opening” event there. The center will open to the public on May 22, 2024. (Amy Shortell / The Morning Call)

Da Vinci Science Center names new executive director and CEO

Conor Hepp will take the reins from Lin Erickson, who has been CEO of the...

Bethlehem Area

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Shots fired at kayakers on Lehigh River in Northampton County, prompting D&L Trail closure Saturday

Police shut down a portion of the D&L Trail in Northampton County on Saturday after...