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Mixed outcomes in Pennsylvania primary as incumbents mostly survive

Republican state senators Lisa Baker, Camera Bartolotta and Chris Gebhard survived primary challenges that drew more than $8 million from gaming and sports-betting interests. Democrats saw notable House...

Published May 20, 2026, 12:16 PM EDT

saucon-valley / sauconsource

2 Die from Extreme Heat in Lehigh County

Lehigh County Coroner Dan Buglio said two men in their 70s — a 78-year-old Washington Township resident and a 76-year-old Allentown resident — died Tuesday after exposure to...

Published May 20, 2026, 11:51 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Bethlehem Area names Renato M. Lajara as superintendent

The Bethlehem Area School District announced on May 19 that Renato M. Lajara has been selected as its next superintendent, pending approval by the school board. Lajara currently...

Published May 20, 2026, 11:43 AM EDT

saucon-valley / sauconsource

Robert L. Leight, Educator and Community Leader, Dies at 93

Robert L. Leight, 93, a longtime Lehigh University educator, preschool co‑founder and 27‑year member of the Quakertown Community School District board, died May 17, 2026, at St. Luke’s...

Published May 20, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Robby Grasso keeps playing despite diabetes diagnosis

On a warm spring Friday in Miami, first-year Lehigh outfielder Robby Grasso sat with teammates for a pre-game meal before facing the No. 22 ranked University of Miami...

Published May 20, 2026, 11:21 AM EDT

saucon-valley / sauconsource

Heritage Day draws hundreds to Hellertown and Lower Saucon

Hundreds of local residents attended Heritage Day in Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township Saturday, celebrating Saucon Valley history and the U.S. semiquincentennial. Events at the Heller-Wagner Grist Mill...

Published May 20, 2026, 11:13 AM EDT