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Social Security COLA 2027: 3.6% increase

The Social Security COLA for 2027 will be 3.6%, announced Wednesday morning. Stubbornly high inflation pushed the increase past many earlier predictions, and traditional beneficiaries will see the...

Published Oct 14, 2026, 10:34 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Emmaus moves up in Top 12 despite loss to Nazareth

Emmaus High School's girls soccer team climbed in the Top 12 despite a tough setback against Nazareth. The latest Top 12 rankings were released Oct. 14 as the...

Published Oct 14, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Homes $500,000 and under in Schuylkill County: Oct. 5–11

This roundup details recent property sales in Schuylkill County for the week of Oct. 5–11, focusing on homes priced at $500,000 or less. It highlights the top five...

Published Oct 14, 2026, 10:16 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Girls Cross Country Runners of the Week — Oct. 13

Record‑breaking performances highlighted this week’s girls cross country roundup. Each week we name a Runner of the Week from the EPC, the Colonial League and the lehighvalleylive New...

Published Oct 14, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

71-year-old man killed in Bethlehem crash

A 71-year-old Bethlehem man died Tuesday evening after his vehicle struck a tree on a city road, police said. Authorities are investigating whether a medical emergency or a...

Published Oct 14, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT

allentown / wfmz

U.S. inflation rises to 3.7% in September

U.S. inflation increased 0.6% in September, bringing the annual inflation rate to 3.7%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The monthly rise reflects higher consumer prices for...

Published Oct 14, 2026, 8:21 AM EDT