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2 injured in Allentown shooting after apparent road rage incident, police say

Two people were injured in an Allentown shooting Saturday evening after an apparent road rage incident, police said.

Northwestern Lehigh senior Paige Bissell capped off a perfect 28-0 season and brought the Tigers' girls soccer team their first state championship in program history with a game-winning goal in double overtime.

PIAA 2A girls soccer: Northwestern Lehigh completes perfect season as Paige Bissell lifts Tigers to state championship

Northwestern Lehigh boys soccer capped off a perfect season with a PIAA 2A championship win, their second in three years.

PIAA 2A boys soccer: Northwestern Lehigh wins 2nd state championship in 3 years after perfect season

The Morning Call analyzed rainfall, river flow and groundwater data to give a picture of the drought in the Lehigh Valley.

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How low is the Lehigh River? What data says about the drought

Three Colonial-Schuylkill League football teams remain in the PIAA playoffs.

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Defense a constant among remaining PIAA playoff football teams plus final top 10 rankings

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Lehigh football pastes Colgate for 4th straight win; in position for Patriot League title with win over Lafayette

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Tyler Warren leads No. 4 Penn State to blowout victory at Purdue [updated]

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Easton bonfire canceled amid countywide burn ban, wildfire risk

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Retail Watch: New Lehigh Valley bottle shop serves non-alcoholic classics

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Four formerly undecided Pennsylvanians tell us how they voted

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Received a notice that your water pipes may contain lead? Here is what you need to know

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Daniel Roebuck’s Christmas movie ‘Saint Nick of Bethlehem’ premieres Sunday at Roxy Theatre

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Staples is closing location in Lehigh Valley
Staples is closing location in Lehigh Valley
2 injured in Allentown shooting after apparent road rage incident, police say
2 injured in Allentown shooting after apparent road rage incident, police say
How low is the Lehigh River? What data says about the drought
How low is the Lehigh River? What data says about the drought
Received a notice that your water pipes may contain lead? Here is what you need to know
Received a notice that your water pipes may contain lead? Here is what you need to know
District 11 6A football: Parkland flips script, dominates Emmaus to win championship
District 11 6A football: Parkland flips script, dominates Emmaus to win championship
PIAA 2A girls soccer: Northwestern Lehigh completes perfect season as Paige Bissell lifts Tigers to state championship
PIAA 2A girls soccer: Northwestern Lehigh completes perfect season as Paige Bissell lifts Tigers to state championship
Former Allentown police officer charged with stealing cash during drug raid
Former Allentown police officer charged with stealing cash during drug raid
PIAA football: Shane Hulmes, Northwestern Lehigh smack Conwell-Egan
PIAA football: Shane Hulmes, Northwestern Lehigh smack Conwell-Egan
Lehigh Valley baseball: Former Parkland High standout signs with Phillies organization
Lehigh Valley baseball: Former Parkland High standout signs with Phillies organization
Easton bonfire canceled amid countywide burn ban, wildfire risk
Easton bonfire canceled amid countywide burn ban, wildfire risk

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Lehigh Valley entrepreneur, pilot and astronaut Jared Isaacman speaks at Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown

Lehigh Valley entrepreneur, pilot and astronaut Jared Isaacman speaks at Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown | PHOTOS

Lehigh Valley entrepreneur, pilot and astronaut Jared Isaacman speaks at Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown

Sports

For three area gymnasts, signing day is both the end of a special journey and the start of another one

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College signings: 3 area gymnasts set to make their mark at schools across the country

For three area gymnasts, signing day is both the end of a special journey and the start of another one

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PIAA Class 4A boys soccer: Cumberland Valley beats Parkland in double OT for state title
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District 11 6A football: Parkland flips script, dominates Emmaus to win championship
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PIAA football: Shane Hulmes, Northwestern Lehigh smack Conwell-Egan

Things to Do

There's a sea of savings for those who want to have something to look forward to in 2025 while keeping their budget intact.

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Don’t sleep on Black Friday, Cyber Monday travel savings this year

There's a sea of savings for those who want to have something to look forward to in 2025 while keeping their budget intact.

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Parkland High School wins the District 11 football championship game over Emmaus and Faces in the crowd | PHOTOS

See pics of Parkland High School win over Emmaus during the District 11 Class 6A football championship.
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Lehigh Valley Illumination holiday experience at Coca-Cola Park | PHOTOS
Hellertown park gets a total makeover | PHOTOS
Southern Lehigh vs Bethlehem Catholic in District 11 Class 4A football final | PHOTOS
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Faces in the Crowd – Southern Lehigh vs Bethlehem Catholic in District 11 Class 4A final | PHOTOS
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Opinion

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech

Your View: Harris campaign adds to progress for women

Harris’s rhetoric was strong: “When We Fight, We Win,” she repeated. And that’s true. A...

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Letters to the Editor: Fine tow companies that leave car parts at accident scenes
Your View: A Thanksgiving wish for all people
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Letters to the Editor: Why is Jefferson CEO accepting ‘milestone’ award for LVHN?

Crime and Public Safety

Fisher, who has been with the department for many years, was just promoted to corporal during last week's borough council meeting.

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UPDATED: Pottstown police officer shot during domestic violence call

Fisher, who has been with the department for many years, was just promoted to corporal...

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Business

The rebound president-elect Donald Trump promises has already been underway in many places.

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Manufacturing already has made a comeback

The rebound president-elect Donald Trump promises has already been underway in many places.

Pennsylvania News

Windy conditions renewed a wildfire that escaped a containment line and prompted emergency officials to enact a voluntary evacuation plan for a small number of houses near the New York-New Jersey border.

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Wildfire threat continues in much of the US Northeast as dry conditions persist

Windy conditions renewed a wildfire that escaped a containment line and prompted emergency officials to...

National News

Arnold Schwarzenegger is sworn is as California governor

Today in History: November 17, Arnold Schwarzenegger sworn in as California governor

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Austrian-born actor who had become one of America’s biggest movie stars of...

Allentown

A $20 million grant from the federal government — the largest in Allentown's history — will help the city acquire properties, subsidize childcare and hire new employees to help oversee a plan to address unemployment in some city neighborhoods.

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Allentown lays out early plan for $20 million federal employment award, largest in city’s history

A $20 million grant from the federal government — the largest in Allentown's history —...

Bethlehem Area

Northampton County officials are having to answer questions about waits of up to six hours at the Banana Factory polling place in Bethlehem on Election Day.

What caused 6-hour wait at a Lehigh Valley polling place on Election Day?

Northampton County officials are having to answer questions about waits of up to six hours...