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Yogurt maker Chobani to invest $1.2 billion, create 900 jobs in Lehigh Valley

Shapiro’s office said it is the largest ever private investment in Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry.

Yogurt-maker Chobani will invest $1.2 billion and hire 900 workers for a new manufacturing facility in Upper Macungie Township. (The Associated Press)

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After e-bike and scooter crashes, some of them fatal, Lehigh Valley police urge caution

A Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest worker records on his smartphone as emergency responders show their appreciation during a parade for LVHN’s Caregivers’ efforts to fight COVID-19 in April 2020 in Salisbury Township. Nearly $160 million in federal funding promised to area hospitals during the pandemic has finally arrived. (Rick Kintzel/The Morning Call)

Millions in federal COVID-era funds finally released to Lehigh Valley hospitals

Allentown City Hall in January 2018. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Federal judge dismisses discrimination lawsuit lodged by deputy Allentown clerk

Parkland’s head coach Tim Moncman talks to his players on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, during a football game at Maloney Stadium in Phillipsburg. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

Lehigh Valley high school football rankings: Week 1 EPC games reminded top teams it’s not 2025 anymore

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PPL land deal in northeast Pa. paves way for massive data center power plants
PPL land deal in northeast Pa. paves way for massive data center power plants
Man, 44, killed in Lehigh County motorcycle crash
Man, 44, killed in Lehigh County motorcycle crash
Mayor declares curfew following ‘disgraceful’ car takeover in Stroudsburg
Mayor declares curfew following ‘disgraceful’ car takeover in Stroudsburg
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Turkey thawing in the sink, dusty kitchen area, ‘black, mold-like substance’ on ice machine
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Turkey thawing in the sink, dusty kitchen area, ‘black, mold-like substance’ on ice machine
Proposed Lehigh County budget includes 17% property tax hike, no wealth tax
Proposed Lehigh County budget includes 17% property tax hike, no wealth tax
Downtown Allentown brewpub closes, as McCall Collective set to take over space
Downtown Allentown brewpub closes, as McCall Collective set to take over space
Lehigh Valley high school football rankings: Week 1 EPC games reminded top teams it’s not 2025 anymore
Lehigh Valley high school football rankings: Week 1 EPC games reminded top teams it’s not 2025 anymore
Opinion: Bethlehem earned World Heritage status. Now it must bring in tourists … without driving out residents
Opinion: Bethlehem earned World Heritage status. Now it must bring in tourists … without driving out residents
Vote for Astound Athlete of the Week: Here are nominees for week of Aug. 31
Vote for Astound Athlete of the Week: Here are nominees for week of Aug. 31
Federal judge dismisses discrimination lawsuit lodged by deputy Allentown clerk
Federal judge dismisses discrimination lawsuit lodged by deputy Allentown clerk

Local News

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Man, 30, with samurai sword tried to enter Poconos church, police say

A Luzerne County man was armed with a "samurai sword" when he tried to get into a church Sunday morning, police said.

Sports

Northampton’s Chase Kessler rushed for 1,501 yards last season. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

Lehigh Valley high school football: Freedom’s win impressive as EPC teams go 10-6 vs. outside foes in Week 1

Big nights by Northampton's Chase Kessler and Freedom's Lashawn Johnson led their teams to wins.

Things to Do

People enjoy the food, sights and sounds Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at the Allentown Fair. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

Allentown Fair 2026: What you need to know about the concerts, demolition derby, food and more

Heading to the Allentown Fair? Here's everything you need to know.

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Opinion

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When Jesus walked the earth, much of what he did to bless his brothers and...

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Man, 44, killed in Lehigh County motorcycle crash

It was the second fatal motorcycle accident in the Lehigh Valley over the weekend.

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Business

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Judge says Smucker’s lawsuit against Trader Joe’s over frozen PB&J can proceed

The lawsuit is over frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that appear similar to Uncrustables.

Pennsylvania News

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Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on Medicaid, fraud, and more

Key federal Medicaid changes will roll out next year, meaning Pennsylvania’s governor will play a...

National News

Archive photo: A gas station manager in Dallas, Texas, tries to catch a cool breeze in front of a fan between helping customers during a heat wave. (AP Photo/Darnell Jean)

A hotter planet is pushing older adults beyond the human body’s limits

A new Stanford study found older adults can face heat beyond their bodies’ ability to...

Allentown

The proposed site of a data center at 2401 W. Emmaus Ave. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Allentown. Businesses and homes sit in close proximity to the potential data center, plans for which will be heard by the Allentown Planning Commission on June 9. (Avery Folmar/The Morning Call)

Are data centers similar to manufacturing? Allentown zoners to decide in challenge to Emmaus Avenue proposal

Allentown's zoning hearing board will consider Monday whether or not the city erred in declaring...

Bethlehem Area

Bethlehem City Hall at 10 E. Church Street in 2017. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Here’s what we know about plans for a Bethlehem data center

A developer has applied to construct a 65,000-square-foot, two-story data center in Bethlehem, a city...