Bethlehem brewery wins GABF gold as Pennsylvania’s lone medalist

Wishful Thinking Brewing Co. of Bethlehem won gold at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival in its first national-competition entry, and was the only Pennsylvania brewery to medal.

Published Oct 16, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A Lehigh Valley brewery making its first entry in a national contest brought home the gold, as the lone medalist representing Pennsylvania.

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College football close to 24-team playoff expansion, but fans aren't sold

College football appears to be moving closer to expanding the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams by 2027. The proposal has stirred debate and left many...

Published Oct 16, 2026, 7:48 AM EDT

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High school football scoreboard: Oct. 15-17

Lehighvalleylive.com’s high school football hub provides scores and coverage for games played Oct. 15-17. Please refresh the page to see updated information.

Published Oct 16, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

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Fires erupt in California as Newsom declares state of emergency

Brush fires have erupted across California amid red flag warnings and strong Santa Ana winds, raising concerns about fast-moving blazes. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency...

Published Oct 16, 2026, 7:28 AM EDT

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Josh Jacobs’ 2026 return remains uncertain after NFL review begins

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has not played in 2026 after the NFL put him on the commissioner’s exempt list Aug. 30 while it reviews his...

Published Oct 16, 2026, 7:12 AM EDT

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Change to Social Security payroll tax cap could affect your paycheck

There’s been a change to Social Security’s payroll tax cap that could affect some workers’ paychecks. The payroll tax cap, also called maximum taxable earnings, is the highest...