Mellow Mushroom launches Kids Eat Free Tuesdays

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2026 lehighvalleylive All-Area Softball First Team

The lehighvalleylive.com All-Area Softball first team features a veteran-laden roster with 11 seniors and six juniors. The top squad also includes two sophomores and one freshman among its...

Published Aug 7, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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Charlotte man arrested after video linked him to Dilworth assault

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police arrested 32-year-old Di-Quan Schafar Hunt on Aug. 6 after detectives linked videos shared on social media to a violent assault in the city’s Dilworth neighborhood. Authorities...

Published Aug 7, 2026, 9:45 AM EDT

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Mike Krukow to retire after 2026 season

Longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of the 2026 MLB season. The 13-time Emmy Award winner called the...

Published Aug 7, 2026, 9:17 AM EDT

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Pennsylvania among 23 states reporting drug-resistant fungus

The CDC reports that the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris has been identified in 23 states in 2026. The agency warns the fungus spreads through close contact in healthcare...

Published Aug 7, 2026, 9:11 AM EDT

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Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy home with wife, still helping with practices

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is back home in Virginia with his wife as she recovers after being shot by their son last month. Despite the...

Published Aug 7, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT

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Severe thunderstorm threat for Lehigh Valley Friday

The National Weather Service says a significant severe thunderstorm threat will develop Friday afternoon and evening across eastern Pennsylvania, including the Lehigh Valley. Scattered storms are forecast to...

Published Aug 7, 2026, 9:04 AM EDT

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TSA warns travelers not to hide live animals in electronics

The Transportation Security Administration issued a social media warning urging travelers not to hide live animals inside electronic devices after officers discovered a live reptile inside a computer...

Published Aug 7, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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97-year-old breaks her own wing-walking world record

Betty Bromage, a 97-year-old British grandmother, broke her own Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest female wing walker on Aug. 4. She completed the charity flight strapped...

Published Aug 7, 2026, 8:48 AM EDT

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Man charged in Spokane wildfire allegedly planned it for weeks

A man has been charged with starting a wildfire in Spokane, Washington; police say he planned the blaze for weeks. Authorities have connected him to four smaller fires...

Published Aug 7, 2026, 8:42 AM EDT

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4 unique sky events to watch on Aug. 12

Skywatchers will have a busy night on Aug. 12: four celestial events are taking place that day. Among them is a partial eclipse that will be seen in...

Published Aug 7, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT