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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

Angelina Loiacono, 100, was awarded an honorary degree Tuesday, June 8th, 2026 during Easton Area High School’s graduation. Loiacono, at that time Angelina Moskella, left high school in 1942, when she was 16 years old, to work and support her family, but obtaining a degree was always a dream. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

100-year-old Lehigh Valley woman who left high school during WWII has finally received her diploma. ‘I’m happy now.’

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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

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.

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

Erasmo Zavala hugs his granddaughter, Selene, as his wife Maria stands nearby, on May 29, 2026. A picture of Selene’s mother, Selena, who was murdered, hangs behind the family. (Gabriela Martínez / Spotlight PA)

How this Pa. grandfather made it out of ICE detention and back to his family

Erasmo Zavala’s case illustrates the legal dispute over the Trump administration’s push to deport immigrant...

National News

A sign outside the Van Nuys Courthouse in 2022 shows an image of Mark Iskander, 11, and his brother Jacob, 8. (Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Socialite Rebecca Grossman and ex-Dodger should pay nearly $200 million in brothers’ deaths, jury finds

The decision ends a nine-week trial for the tragic September 2020 crash.

Allentown

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

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...

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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.

National breakfast chain to expand into the Lehigh Valley

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.’

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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

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