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5 Eagles practice-squad players who could be called up in 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles finalized the first edition of their practice squad on Tuesday, two days after announcing their initial 53-man roster. This story highlights five practice-squad players who...

Published Sep 2, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

What is a ‘peanut butter raise’ and why it hurts morale

A 'peanut butter raise' refers to spreading a limited pay increase evenly across all employees. Though intended as fair, these raises can hurt morale by failing to account...

Published Sep 2, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Sean Ragon, Cult of Youth frontman, dies at 45

Sean Ragon, frontman of the rock band Cult of Youth, has died at 45. His band announced his death on social media and remembered him as a "musical...

Published Sep 2, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Country music stars arrested in 2026

Several country music singers were arrested in 2026, with musicians and law enforcement crossing paths repeatedly this year. The incidents underscore a long-standing pattern of legal troubles among...

Published Sep 2, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

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Markey defeats primary challenger who questioned his age

Octogenarian U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., overcame an intense primary challenge from a candidate who said he was too old to serve the people of Massachusetts. The result...

Published Sep 1, 2026, 8:40 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Northampton County residential sales, Aug. 17–23

This listing covers all residential property transfers in Northampton County reported during the week of Aug. 17–23, with 115 transactions posted. The median sale for the period was...

Published Sep 1, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended

Sony Pictures Television Studios has suspended 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton and said it will recast the role. TMZ reports the suspension follows an alleged incident on...

Published Sep 1, 2026, 6:21 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Amazon Alexa’s ‘Update Me When’ nudges users to shop

Amazon’s Alexa includes a feature called “Update Me When” that tempts people to shop. People can also use “Update Me When” to notify them when a new season...

Published Sep 1, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

1919 Lincoln cent brings $298,125 at auction

A 1919 Lincoln cent sold for $298,125 at an auction after bidding ended Sunday. The coin was one of the event’s top sellers — the two highest-priced coins...

Published Sep 1, 2026, 5:38 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Dabo Swinney calls college football 'embarrassing'

Dabo Swinney didn’t hold back Tuesday, calling college football “embarrassing” just days before his Clemson Tigers meet Lane Kiffin’s LSU. The coach also quipped he might be liable...

Published Sep 1, 2026, 5:31 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Lehigh Valley girls soccer defenders to watch in 2026

The girls soccer season is underway in the Lehigh Valley, with some games already in the books. This preview highlights defenders across the region who are expected to...

Published Sep 1, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT