Actor Samuel Monroe Jr., known for 1990s hits, dies at 52

Samuel Monroe Jr., who rose to prominence in the 1990s, died this week after months of hospitalization.

Published Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Popular actor Samuel Monroe Jr. died this week.

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Grammy-winning singer Kehlani, 31, hospitalized after sudden inability to swallow

Kehlani was hospitalized this week after experiencing a sudden inability to swallow and said she was “in so much pain.” The Grammy-winning “Folded” singer had to scrap upcoming...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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Clam Jam seafood festival takes over Easton for eight hours Sunday

Downtown Easton will host the Clam Jam Seafood Street Festival on Sunday, offering eight hours of local food, live music and family entertainment. Several interactive culinary competitions anchor...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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Labor Day 2026 grocery store hours

Most grocery stores will be open on Labor Day 2026. The article lists business hours for major chains including BJ's Wholesale Club, Trader Joe's, Walmart, Costco and Stop...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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Country music rocked by nearly 30 deaths in 2026, including Dolly Parton

Country music has faced a devastating string of losses in 2026, with nearly 30 deaths among artists and industry figures. Most recently, Dolly Parton died on Tuesday, coming...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

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Study names the 5 worst states for teen drivers

A new study identified the five states considered worst for teen drivers. Researchers based their rankings on factors including “Safety” metrics and state “Driving Laws,” among other criteria,...