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Severe thunderstorm threat ends for Lehigh Valley as heat set to break

June 12, 2026 at 7:33 pm

Investigation into 15-month-old girl found dead in car continues, Northampton County DA says

Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a 15-month-old girl found dead in a car Thursday in Northampton County.

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Allen High School held its 2026 graduation Friday, June 12, at the PPL Center in Allentown.(Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

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St. Luke’s Hospital Fountain Hill. (Morning Call file photo)

Here’s how Lehigh Valley’s hospitals performed financially in 2025, according to state watchdog report

The tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier on Second Ave. in Bethlehem, in 2016. (DOUGLAS KILPATRICK/SPECIAL TO THE MORNING CALL)

America 250: Soldiers’ names forgotten, but sacrifices remembered at Bethlehem Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Server Nina waits on patrons dinning outdoors Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Historic Hotel Bethlehem in downtown Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Here’s where to dine outdoors and enjoy the weather in the Lehigh Valley

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Ahart’s Market to close final Lehigh Valley location for good after $100K loss from power outage, owner says
Ahart’s Market to close final Lehigh Valley location for good after $100K loss from power outage, owner says
15-month-old girl found dead in car at Lower Nazareth Township parking lot [Updated]
15-month-old girl found dead in car at Lower Nazareth Township parking lot [Updated]
Girl, 14, drowns in pool at Allentown home, coroner says
Girl, 14, drowns in pool at Allentown home, coroner says
Here’s how Lehigh Valley’s hospitals performed financially in 2025, according to state watchdog report
Here’s how Lehigh Valley’s hospitals performed financially in 2025, according to state watchdog report
Investigation into 15-month-old girl found dead in car continues, Northampton County DA says
Investigation into 15-month-old girl found dead in car continues, Northampton County DA says
3 more Lehigh Valley farms preserved from development. Find out where
3 more Lehigh Valley farms preserved from development. Find out where
These 6 Lehigh Valley establishments accused of liquor law violations
These 6 Lehigh Valley establishments accused of liquor law violations
A popular Lehigh Valley college radio station was just sold after 53 years. Fate remains unclear
A popular Lehigh Valley college radio station was just sold after 53 years. Fate remains unclear
Another Pa. health care system is involved in a contract dispute with United Healthcare
Another Pa. health care system is involved in a contract dispute with United Healthcare
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.

Local News

PennDOT's Driver License Center in Exeter Township opened Dec. 1, 2024 at 4365 Perkiomen Ave.

PennDOT driver license centers closing for Juneteenth holiday

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online.

Sports

The Phillies’ Adolis Garcia receives treatment before being helped off the field in Wednesday’s game against Toronto (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Phillies place Adolis Garcia on 60-day IL, call up Gabriel Rincones

The Phillies on Friday confirmed fears surrounding Adolis Garcia, placing the outfielder on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear and promoting Gabriel Rincones

Things to Do

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

Whether you're looking for some hot barbecue and cool tunes, a modern way to appreciate art or a slow sip of wine along the river, this weekend has you covered.

Allen High School Graduation | PHOTOS

Allen High School holds its 2026 graduation at the PPL Center in Allentown. See photos.
The 55th annual McDonald’s Lehigh Valley All-Star Football Classic | PHOTOS
Easton Area High School Graduation | PHOTOS
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

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

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15-month-old girl found dead in car at Lower Nazareth Township parking lot [Updated]

A toddler was found dead in a car at a Lower Nazareth Township parking lot...

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Business

The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles.

Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won’t harm competition, consumers, DOJ says

Critics worry about industry consolidation.

Pennsylvania News

The measles, mumps rubella vaccine is among the shots considered crucial to a keeping children in a community healthy. (AP File)

Amid a measles resurgence, Pennsylvania leaders say plunging vaccine rates in thousands of schools will be made public

As measles cases in Pennsylvania spike to levels not seen in decades, state officials say...

National News

Children play in an African Youth Sports Academy soccer competition on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Seattle, to help determine which participants would receive free World Cup tickets awarded to the organization. (Ali Abdulla via AP)

Kids’ nonprofit in Seattle returns 20 free World Cup tickets over barring of Somali referee

Coaches and parents decided they wanted to show solidarity with Omar Artan.

Allentown

Bridgeview Academy held its 2026 graduation Thursday, June 11, at Miller Symphony Hall. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Bridgeview Academy Graduation | PHOTOS

Photos: Bridgeview Academy holds its 2026 graduation at Miller Symphony Hall.

Bethlehem Area

The PBS 39 building is seen Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Bethlehem. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

A popular Lehigh Valley college radio station was just sold after 53 years. Fate remains unclear

Lehigh University's WLVR radio station first went on air in 1973, but traces its history...