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Rock drummer behind huge artists, hits retires at 79
A rock drummer who’s performed with some of the biggest names in music is calling it quits at age 79, saying, “It’s bye for now.” He said he...
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Keith ‘Keith Keith’ Caesar of the Funky 4+1 dies at 64
Keith Caesar, best known as Keith Keith of the pioneering hip-hop group the Funky 4+1, has died at 64. Grandmaster Flash was among those publicly paying respects to...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Students sent home early at William Allen High after bomb threat
William Allen High School students were sent home at 8:45 a.m. Monday after a bomb threat, Allentown Police Assistant Chief James Gress said. The dismissals occurred on the...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Two high school football players die after practice emergencies
Two high school football players — one in Texas and one in Kansas — died in August after suffering medical emergencies during practice. Both deaths occurred while the...
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AGs withhold 2024 emails about plans to sue second Trump administration
Attorneys general across the United States are using a range of legal strategies to withhold 2024 emails discussing a longstanding plan to file lawsuits against a second Trump...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Two Phoenix officers charged with felonies after alleged violent traffic stop
Two Phoenix police officers have been charged with multiple felonies after an alleged violent traffic stop in which they punched a man and woman, restrained them and used...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Miss Manners: How you chew matters more than which fork you use
A summer intern who was hired is anxious about attending a lunch at her boss’s exclusive club and had to buy a tie, fearing she’ll use the wrong...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Social Security COLA announcement: What recipients should know
Since 1975 the Social Security Administration has issued an annual Cost of Living Adjustment to help prevent inflation from eroding benefits for about 75 million recipients. There were...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Delaware Valley Regional football preview 2026: Fast, but who will drive the Terriers?
Delaware Valley’s football team feels like a well-oiled, perfectly maintained race car missing just one key element. The Terriers enter the 2026 season with speed and preparation, but...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Inside Laurel Park's backstretch community
José Antonio Cázares Cruz begins his day at 4 a.m., showering horses and braiding manes before races. In his 16-year career at Laurel Park — once punctuated by...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
The Hollies retire after 60-year run, thank fans
Beloved rock band The Hollies announced on social media that they are retiring and will no longer take the stage. The decision ends a touring career that spanned...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Reggie Watts denies wrongdoing in girlfriend’s death: ‘Dangerously false’
Reggie Watts — best known as the bandleader on the Late Late Show with James Corden — is denying any wrongdoing after being accused of playing a role...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Former NFL defensive tackle Daniel Muir arrested on federal gun charges
Former NFL defensive tackle Daniel Muir was arrested in Louisiana on Aug. 20 on federal gun charges, according to reports. Authorities say he faces federal firearms-related allegations; further...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Former President George W. Bush to speak at Lehigh University on Oct. 29
Former President George W. Bush will come to Lehigh University in Bethlehem this fall to discuss challenges facing the nation, the university said. The visit is scheduled for...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
10 most expensive homes sold in Lehigh County, Aug. 10–16
A single-family home in Orefield that sold for $875,000 was the highest-priced residential sale in Lehigh County for the week of Aug. 10–16. The county recorded 83 residential...
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Brazil woman, 37, pretended to be 12 to live with foster family
A 37-year-old woman in Brazil lived with a foster family for more than a year while pretending to be a 12-year-old child. Court records say she later admitted...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Costco will shut down for 24 hours on Sept. 7
Costco will close for a full 24 hours on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. Customers are advised to shop ahead if they need supplies for holiday gatherings, such...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Hackettstown football preview 2026: Experience to boost hungry Tigers
Hackettstown has tested veterans at multiple key positions during early preparations for the 2026 season. Coach Mike Arakelian summed up the team's early performance with an aphorism, and...