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Kutztown man killed in Lower Macungie motorcycle crash

Deivid J. Infante, 32, of Kutztown died Tuesday evening after losing control of his motorcycle on Route 222 North in Lower Macungie Township. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 12:40 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Final Lehigh Valley high school softball hitting leaders for 2026

These are the final high school softball hitting leaders for the 2026 season, compiled from stats reported to lehighvalleylive.com, GameChanger, NJ.com and MaxPreps. In most cases the totals...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT

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What $500,000 Can Buy in Lehigh County (Week of July 6)

During the week of July 6–12, Lehigh County buyers had a range of properties priced at $500,000 or under. This roundup highlights the top five properties in each...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 12:26 PM EDT

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Little relief expected in next year’s Social Security COLA

Forecasters predict only a modest increase in next year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, meaning retirees should not expect much relief in benefit payments. The official COLA announcement will...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

allentown / wfmz

U.S. ramps up strikes, increases pressure on Iran

U.S. strikes against Iran are increasing after the Islamic Republic was targeted Wednesday. President Donald Trump had warned that devastating strikes could be coming, and U.S. forces moved...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 11:24 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Players call today’s Wordle the ‘hardest and most unfair’

Many players report struggling with today’s Wordle, calling it the "hardest and most unfair" puzzle they've seen. The unusually tough puzzle has led to widespread frustration among solvers.

Published Jul 15, 2026, 11:22 AM EDT