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What $500,000 Can Buy in Lehigh County: Aug. 24–30

This weekly roundup lists Lehigh County properties that sold for $500,000 or less during Aug. 24–30. It highlights the top five homes in each area, chosen for their...

Published Sep 2, 2026, 4:56 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Saban backs Protect College Sports Act in new commercial

Nick Saban appears in a new commercial endorsing the Protect College Sports Act. He has long been a supporter of the legislation and says, "College sports are built...

Published Sep 2, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Accused Penn State ‘ringleader’ fights for right to bail

Agostino Abbatiello is accused by prosecutors of being the ringleader of a Penn State drug ring that used fraternities to sell cocaine. His attorney says Abbatiello was denied...

Published Sep 2, 2026, 3:33 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

You may have been born with a sweet tooth

Anyone with a “sweet tooth” often finds it hard to resist treats and desserts, even when full. Scientists say genetics can influence how strongly you perceive sweetness and...

Published Sep 2, 2026, 3:29 PM EDT

allentown / wfmz

Republicans praise Trump-era economic policies at committee hearing

Republican lawmakers and representatives from the banking and capital industries praised the Trump administration’s policies for boosting economic growth during a congressional hearing Wednesday. The remarks came during...

Published Sep 2, 2026, 3:25 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Measles outbreak in Pennsylvania reaches 540 cases, 2 deaths

The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 540 measles cases across 36 counties, with two deaths since the outbreak began in late April. Lancaster County leads the state with...

Published Sep 2, 2026, 3:20 PM EDT