As 2025 comes to an end, we take a look back at our favorite pictures of the year in The Morning Call.

Salisbury's Caleb Gonzalez slides Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in a District11 3A quarterfinal round baseball game against Pen Argyl at Salisbury High School. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Salisbury’s Caleb Gonzalez slides Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in a District11 3A quarterfinal round baseball game against Pen Argyl at Salisbury High School. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Philadelphia Philles pitcher Andrew Painter, the team's No. 1 prospect, pitches in a rehab start Thursday, May 8, 2025, for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs against the Worcester Red Sox at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Philadelphia Philles pitcher Andrew Painter, the team’s No. 1 prospect, pitches in a rehab start Thursday, May 8, 2025, for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs against the Worcester Red Sox at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

First-grade student Imar mimics the sounds teacher Dara Ackerman uses as she teaches a lesson on phonics to her class Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at Salisbury Elementary School. The school district has launched new protocols to help identify students who may be struggling with reading and provide them with additional help. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)First-grade student Imar mimics the sounds teacher Dara Ackerman uses as she teaches a lesson on phonics to her class Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at Salisbury Elementary School. The school district has launched new protocols to help identify students who may be struggling with reading and provide them with additional help. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Saquon Barkley reacts as he is inducted into the Whitehall Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 5,2025, at halftime during a Whitehall High School football game in Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Saquon Barkley reacts as he is inducted into the Whitehall Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 5,2025, at halftime during a Whitehall High School football game in Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

 

Optomotrist Dr. Ed Zikoski of Montgomery County, gives Sean Griffith of Bethlehem an eye examination Dec. 6, 2025, at the free pop-up clinic offering dental, vision and medical services held at Northeast Middle School in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Optomotrist Dr. Ed Zikoski of Montgomery County, gives Sean Griffith of Bethlehem an eye examination Dec. 6, 2025, at the free pop-up clinic offering dental, vision and medical services held at Northeast Middle School in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Saquon Barkley reacts as he is inducted into the Whitehall Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 5,2025, at halftime during a Whitehall High School football game in Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Saquon Barkley reacts as he is inducted into the Whitehall Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 5,2025, at halftime during a Whitehall High School football game in Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Lehigh University and the Steel Battalion Army ROTC Program hold their annual 9/11 memorial event Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, to mark the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks. The ceremony included a flag raising, moment of silence and the planting of the 2,977 American flags to honor the lives lost. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Lehigh University and the Steel Battalion Army ROTC Program hold their annual 9/11 memorial event Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, to mark the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks. The ceremony included a flag raising, moment of silence and the planting of the 2,977 American flags to honor the lives lost. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Lehigh University and the Steel Battalion Army ROTC Program hold their annual 9/11 memorial event Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, to mark the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks. The ceremony included a flag raising, moment of silence and the planting of the 2,977 American flags to honor the lives lost. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Lehigh University and the Steel Battalion Army ROTC Program hold their annual 9/11 memorial event Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, to mark the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks. The ceremony included a flag raising, moment of silence and the planting of the 2,977 American flags to honor the lives lost. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Abigail, 7, enjoys the ChairJet ride on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company Carnival. The carnival features rides, games, food, a silent auction/tricky tray, fire truck rides, live music, crafters, vendors, a beer tent and educational exhibits. It's open 6-11 p.m. Friday, 1-3 p.m. Saturday for special needs hours (sensory friendly) and then 3-11 p.m. general admission, and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. The event serves as a fundraiser for the volunteer fire company, which was established in 1959. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Abigail, 7, enjoys the ChairJet ride on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company Carnival. The carnival features rides, games, food, a silent auction/tricky tray, fire truck rides, live music, crafters, vendors, a beer tent and educational exhibits. It’s open 6-11 p.m. Friday, 1-3 p.m. Saturday for special needs hours (sensory friendly) and then 3-11 p.m. general admission, and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. The event serves as a fundraiser for the volunteer fire company, which was established in 1959. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Former Los Angeles Clippers power forward Steffond Johnson celebrates a good putt Monday, June 23, 2025, during the annual Andre Reed Celebrity Golf Classic at Woodstone Country Club in Lehigh Township. The event benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former Los Angeles Clippers power forward Steffond Johnson celebrates a good putt Monday, June 23, 2025, during the annual Andre Reed Celebrity Golf Classic at Woodstone Country Club in Lehigh Township. The event benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
High-flying aerialist Violet Valla performs as part of the Cirque de Paris presented by Anouchka Bouglione under the Big Top on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Promenade Saucon Valley in Center Valley. The shows run from April 17-27, 2025. The one-ring family spectacle is an 90-minute extravaganza includes BMX trick riders, grand illusionists, high flying aerialists, nimble acrobats, comedic clowns and more. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)High-flying aerialist Violet Valla performs as part of the Cirque de Paris presented by Anouchka Bouglione under the Big Top on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Promenade Saucon Valley in Center Valley. The shows run from April 17-27, 2025. The one-ring family spectacle is an 90-minute extravaganza includes BMX trick riders, grand illusionists, high flying aerialists, nimble acrobats, comedic clowns and more. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

High-flying aerialist Violet Valla performs as part of the Cirque de Paris presented by Anouchka Bouglione under the Big Top on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Promenade Saucon Valley in Center Valley. The shows run from April 17-27, 2025. The one-ring family spectacle is an 90-minute extravaganza includes BMX trick riders, grand illusionists, high flying aerialists, nimble acrobats, comedic clowns and more. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)High-flying aerialist Violet Valla performs as part of the Cirque de Paris presented by Anouchka Bouglione under the Big Top on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Promenade Saucon Valley in Center Valley. The shows run from April 17-27, 2025. The one-ring family spectacle is an 90-minute extravaganza includes BMX trick riders, grand illusionists, high flying aerialists, nimble acrobats, comedic clowns and more. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Steve Snyder, chief of the Lehigh County Drone Response Team, flies a DJI Matrice drone Friday, March 7, 2025, in South Whitehall Township. The drone includes a thermal camera.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Steve Snyder, chief of the Lehigh County Drone Response Team, flies a DJI Matrice drone Friday, March 7, 2025, in South Whitehall Township. The drone includes a thermal camera.
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Pocono Mt. West's Adrian Brito is stopped by Northampton's Jake Raysely, Noah Walakovits, and Brady Simock on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, during the EPC boys championship basketball game at PPL Center in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Pocono Mt. West’s Adrian Brito is stopped by Northampton’s Jake Raysely, Noah Walakovits, and Brady Simock on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, during the EPC boys championship basketball game at PPL Center in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Lehigh Valley high school drama students perform the opening number at the 2025 Freddy Awards on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the State Theatre in Easton. (David Garrett/Special to The Morning Call)Lehigh Valley high school drama students perform the opening number at the 2025 Freddy Awards on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the State Theatre in Easton. (David Garrett/Special to The Morning Call)
Lehigh Valley high school drama students perform the opening number at the 2025 Freddy Awards on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the State Theatre in Easton. (David Garrett/Special to The Morning Call)Lehigh Valley high school drama students perform the opening number at the 2025 Freddy Awards on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the State Theatre in Easton. (David Garrett/Special to The Morning Call)
Nazareth performs a song from "Seussical" at the 2025 Freddy Awards on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the State Theatre in Easton. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Nazareth performs a song from “Seussical” at the 2025 Freddy Awards on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the State Theatre in Easton. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Warren Hills Regional' Milo Dominguez, Echo Picone win Outstanding Small Ensemble Performance for their role in "Newsies" at the 2025 Freddy Awards on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the State Theatre in Easton. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Warren Hills Regional’ Milo Dominguez, Echo Picone win Outstanding Small Ensemble Performance for their role in “Newsies” at the 2025 Freddy Awards on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the State Theatre in Easton. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Nazareth's Isabella Danise scores against Lower Merion on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, during the first round of the state 4A girls soccer tournament at Nazareth High School. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Nazareth’s Isabella Danise scores against Lower Merion on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, during the first round of the state 4A girls soccer tournament at Nazareth High School. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Jahan Dotson is honored during a Nazareth Area High School football game as the school retires his number Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Nazareth. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Jahan Dotson is honored during a Nazareth Area High School football game as the school retires his number Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Nazareth. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Jahan Dotson is honored during a Nazareth Area High School football game as the school retires his number Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Nazareth. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Jahan Dotson is honored during a Nazareth Area High School football game as the school retires his number Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Nazareth. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

 

Jahan Dotson reacts as he is honored during a Nazareth Area High School football game as the school retires his number Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Nazareth. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Jahan Dotson reacts as he is honored during a Nazareth Area High School football game as the school retires his number Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Nazareth. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Saquon Barkley interacts with fans as he is inducted into the Whitehall Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 5,2025, at halftime during a Whitehall High School football game in Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Saquon Barkley interacts with fans as he is inducted into the Whitehall Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 5,2025, at halftime during a Whitehall High School football game in Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Saquon Barkley is inducted into the Whitehall Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 5,2025, at halftime during a Whitehall High School football game in Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Saquon Barkley is inducted into the Whitehall Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 5,2025, at halftime during a Whitehall High School football game in Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Saquon Barkley is inducted into the Whitehall Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 5,2025, at halftime during a Whitehall High School football game in Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Saquon Barkley is inducted into the Whitehall Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 5,2025, at halftime during a Whitehall High School football game in Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

 

Dave Bobb of Allentown uses a roller to smooth the red clay on a tennis court Wednesday, March, 19, 2025, at Oakmont Tennis Club in Allentown. Founded in 1919, the tennis club has the only clay tennis courts in Eastern Pennsylvania. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Dave Bobb of Allentown uses a roller to smooth the red clay on a tennis court Wednesday, March, 19, 2025, at Oakmont Tennis Club in Allentown. Founded in 1919, the tennis club has the only clay tennis courts in Eastern Pennsylvania. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

 

 

Allentown Central Catholic's Lucas Mushrush is blocked by Whitehall's AJ Hines during a boys basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at Allentown Central Catholic. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Allentown Central Catholic’s Lucas Mushrush is blocked by Whitehall’s AJ Hines during a boys basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at Allentown Central Catholic. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Allentown Central Catholic's Jahrel Vigo looks to score against Executive Education's Eshaan Tung during a boys basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Allentown Central Catholic. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Allentown Central Catholic’s Jahrel Vigo looks to score against Executive Education’s Eshaan Tung during a boys basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Allentown Central Catholic. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Allentown Central Catholic's Yariel Gonzalez and Tommy Roth look to block against Executive Education's Ziyon Wilkins during a boys basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Allentown Central Catholic. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Allentown Central Catholic’s Yariel Gonzalez and Tommy Roth look to block against Executive Education’s Ziyon Wilkins during a boys basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Allentown Central Catholic. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Dogs dress in festive costumes Sunday, March 23, 2025, during the 66th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Dogs dress in festive costumes Sunday, March 23, 2025, during the 66th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The Allentown Hobo "Almost" Marching Band performs Sunday, March 23, 2025, during the 66th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)The Allentown Hobo “Almost” Marching Band performs Sunday, March 23, 2025, during the 66th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District, speaks during a news conference Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, after a tour of the U.S. Metal Powders/Ampal plant in Palmerton, where U.S. Reps. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District, and Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, promoted benefits of the budget reconciliation law signed into law last month. McClain, who chairs the House Republican conference, is joining Republicans on a nationwide tour to promote the law, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. (Amy Shortell/The Morning CallU.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District, speaks during a news conference Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, after a tour of the U.S. Metal Powders/Ampal plant in Palmerton, where U.S. Reps. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District, and Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, promoted benefits of the budget reconciliation law signed into law last month. McClain, who chairs the House Republican conference, is joining Republicans on a nationwide tour to promote the law, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks as Gov. Josh Shapiro, state Community & Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger and B. Braun of America CEO Rob Albert announce a major expansion of B. Braun's footprint in Pennsylvania on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Allentown. B. Braun plans to invest $20 million and add 200 workers at Lehigh Valley plant. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks as Gov. Josh Shapiro, state Community & Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger and B. Braun of America CEO Rob Albert announce a major expansion of B. Braun’s footprint in Pennsylvania on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Allentown. B. Braun plans to invest $20 million and add 200 workers at Lehigh Valley plant. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Northwestern Lehigh's Michael Lagowy runs the ball down the field Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, against Bangor at Northwestern's Tiger Stadium. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Northwestern Lehigh’s Michael Lagowy runs the ball down the field Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, against Bangor at Northwestern’s Tiger Stadium. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A honey bees gathers pollen and nectar from a butter cup Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Hellertown. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)A honey bees gathers pollen and nectar from a butter cup Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Hellertown. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

A honey bee makes a bee-line to catnip flowers to gather pollen and nectar Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Hellertown. Catnip flower is know to attract many pollinators. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)A honey bee makes a bee-line to catnip flowers to gather pollen and nectar Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Hellertown. Catnip flower is know to attract many pollinators. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Two honey bees share a dandelion to gather pollen and nectar Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Hellertown. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Two honey bees share a dandelion to gather pollen and nectar Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Hellertown. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Bernie Sanders, the U.S. senator from Vermont and former presidential candidate, speaks Saturday, May 3, 2025, during his Fighting Oligarchy tour stop at Lehigh University's Stabler Arena and Convocation Center in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Bernie Sanders, the U.S. senator from Vermont and former presidential candidate, speaks Saturday, May 3, 2025, during his Fighting Oligarchy tour stop at Lehigh University’s Stabler Arena and Convocation Center in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Nazareth wins Outstanding Stage Crew award for "Seussical" at the 2025 Freddy Awards on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the State Theatre in Easton. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Nazareth wins Outstanding Stage Crew award for “Seussical” at the 2025 Freddy Awards on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the State Theatre in Easton. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Michael Wilson carries a mattress Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at the Jordan Creek homeless encampment in Allentown during a sweep by city officials to clear residents out of the site. Allentown officials announced in early August that the camp would be cleared, citing flooding concerns. After an initial deadline of Aug. 25, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk extended the evacuation date to Monday to coincide with the opening of the Allentown YMCA's warming station. Despite the advance warning, however, some of the residents stayed up until the last possible moment, saying they had nowhere else to go. Wilson lives in a nearby encampment. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Michael Wilson carries a mattress Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at the Jordan Creek homeless encampment in Allentown during a sweep by city officials to clear residents out of the site. Allentown officials announced in early August that the camp would be cleared, citing flooding concerns. After an initial deadline of Aug. 25, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk extended the evacuation date to Monday to coincide with the opening of the Allentown YMCA’s warming station. Despite the advance warning, however, some of the residents stayed up until the last possible moment, saying they had nowhere else to go. Wilson lives in a nearby encampment. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Residents of the Jordan Creek homeless encampment in Allentown carry their belongings Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, as city officials sweep through the site to clear it out. While many residents were able to grab their belongings, others said they lost a lot because they didn't have help. Allentown officials announced in early August that the camp would be cleared, citing flooding concerns. After an initial deadline of Aug. 25, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk extended the evacuation date to Monday to coincide with the opening of the Allentown YMCA's warming station. Despite the advance warning, however, some of the residents stayed up until the last possible moment, saying they had nowhere else to go. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Residents of the Jordan Creek homeless encampment in Allentown carry their belongings Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, as city officials sweep through the site to clear it out. While many residents were able to grab their belongings, others said they lost a lot because they didn’t have help. Allentown officials announced in early August that the camp would be cleared, citing flooding concerns. After an initial deadline of Aug. 25, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk extended the evacuation date to Monday to coincide with the opening of the Allentown YMCA’s warming station. Despite the advance warning, however, some of the residents stayed up until the last possible moment, saying they had nowhere else to go. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

 

 

Vice President JD Vance appears Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at a Uline warehouse in Lower Macungie Township, where he delivered a speech on the economy during his first visit to the Lehigh Valley since taking office. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Vice President JD Vance appears Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at a Uline warehouse in Lower Macungie Township, where he delivered a speech on the economy during his first visit to the Lehigh Valley since taking office. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Vice President JD Vance appears Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at a Uline warehouse in Lower Macungie Township, where he delivered a speech on the economy during his first visit to the Lehigh Valley since taking office. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Vice President JD Vance appears Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at a Uline warehouse in Lower Macungie Township, where he delivered a speech on the economy during his first visit to the Lehigh Valley since taking office. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Pablo Garcia of Allentown rides their skateboard Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at Jordan Skatepark in Allentown. The second phase of construction at the park, which opened in November 2021, was recently unveiled, including overhead light fixtures. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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Pablo Garcia of Allentown rides their skateboard Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at Jordan Skatepark in Allentown. The second phase of construction at the park, which opened in November 2021, was recently unveiled, including overhead light fixtures. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Cisco and Dexer, handled by LVHN security officers Kasey O'Connell and Ed Mayer, respectively, do scent detection drills Monday, March 31, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. After Cisco and Dexter detect a scent, they sit and get rewarded by their handler.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Cisco and Dexer, handled by LVHN security officers Kasey O’Connell and Ed Mayer, respectively, do scent detection drills Monday, March 31, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. After Cisco and Dexter detect a scent, they sit and get rewarded by their handler.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People hold up signs as traffic passes by Monday, March 10, 2025, during a weekly Mondays with Mackenzie protest against U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pa., outside of Mackenzie's office along Cedar Crest Boulevard in Salisbury Township. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)People hold up signs as traffic passes by Monday, March 10, 2025, during a weekly Mondays with Mackenzie protest against U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pa., outside of Mackenzie’s office along Cedar Crest Boulevard in Salisbury Township. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District, delivers pizzas to workers Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. Mackenzie visited the airport to thank local federal workers and discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th District, delivers pizzas to workers Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. Mackenzie visited the airport to thank local federal workers and discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

People watch Monday, May 26, 2025, during the annual Bethlehem Memorial Day Parade and Observance. The parade started at Liberty High School and ended with a memorial service at Memorial Park Cemetery. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)People watch Monday, May 26, 2025, during the annual Bethlehem Memorial Day Parade and Observance. The parade started at Liberty High School and ended with a memorial service at Memorial Park Cemetery. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Jody Millspaugh leads students through relaxation exercises at Clearview Elementary School on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Bethlehem as part of the Shanthi Project, a mindfulness program that serves kindergartners and fifth graders in the Bethlehem Area School District. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Jody Millspaugh leads students through relaxation exercises at Clearview Elementary School on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Bethlehem as part of the Shanthi Project, a mindfulness program that serves kindergartners and fifth graders in the Bethlehem Area School District. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Julie Kellie, Camilla Stella and Lucy Bergen, all of Wilmington, Delaware walk around before attending Megan Moroney's concert Thursday, July 31, 2025, during Musikfest's preview night in Bethlehem.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Julie Kellie, Camilla Stella and Lucy Bergen, all of Wilmington, Delaware walk around before attending Megan Moroney’s concert Thursday, July 31, 2025, during Musikfest’s preview night in Bethlehem.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Twenty-nine people born in 18 different countries were naturalized to become American citizens Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton. As a group they pledged an oath of allegiance to their new country. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Twenty-nine people born in 18 different countries were naturalized to become American citizens Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton. As a group they pledged an oath of allegiance to their new country. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Nelly performs Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, on Musikfest's Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Nelly performs Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, on Musikfest’s Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People march toward downtown Bethlehem during a "No Kings" protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Rose Garden in Bethlehem. The rally, one of several in the Lehigh Valley, was part of the nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations coinciding with President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)People march toward downtown Bethlehem during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Rose Garden in Bethlehem. The rally, one of several in the Lehigh Valley, was part of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations coinciding with President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

People protest during a No Kings rally Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, near Congressman Ryan Mackenzie's office along Cedar Crest Boulevard in Salisbury Township. The rally, one of several in the Lehigh Valley, was part of another round of No Kings demonstrations held nationwide.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)People protest during a No Kings rally Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, near Congressman Ryan Mackenzie’s office along Cedar Crest Boulevard in Salisbury Township. The rally, one of several in the Lehigh Valley, was part of another round of No Kings demonstrations held nationwide.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Vice President JD Vance appears Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at a Uline warehouse in Lower Macungie Township, where he delivered a speech on the economy during his first visit to the Lehigh Valley since taking office. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Vice President JD Vance appears Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at a Uline warehouse in Lower Macungie Township, where he delivered a speech on the economy during his first visit to the Lehigh Valley since taking office. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Vice President JD Vance appears Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at a Uline warehouse in Lower Macungie Township, where he delivered a speech on the economy during his first visit to the Lehigh Valley since taking office. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Vice President JD Vance appears Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at a Uline warehouse in Lower Macungie Township, where he delivered a speech on the economy during his first visit to the Lehigh Valley since taking office. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Parkland's Chloe Grady wrestles Freedom's Mikayla Hopson in the 170-pound weight class Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, during a girls wrestling match at Freedom High School. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Parkland’s Chloe Grady wrestles Freedom’s Mikayla Hopson in the 170-pound weight class Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, during a girls wrestling match at Freedom High School.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Parkland's Matthew Velez wrestles Freedom's John Bodnar in the 121-pound weight class Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, during a boys wrestling match at Freedom High School. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Parkland’s Matthew Velez wrestles Freedom’s John Bodnar in the 121-pound weight class Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, during a boys wrestling match at Freedom High School.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
History teacher Amy Miller instructs eighth grade students on how to use Gemini to craft thesis statements for a research project Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at Orefield Middle School in South Whitehall Township, Parkland School District is piloting the use of the artificial intelligence program to meet student needs. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)History teacher Amy Miller instructs eighth grade students on how to use Gemini to craft thesis statements for a research project Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at Orefield Middle School in South Whitehall Township, Parkland School District is piloting the use of the artificial intelligence program to meet student needs. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

History teacher Amy Miller instructs eighth grade students on how to use Gemini to craft thesis statements for a research project Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at Orefield Middle School in South Whitehall Township, Parkland School District is piloting the use of the artificial intelligence program to meet student needs. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)History teacher Amy Miller instructs eighth grade students on how to use Gemini to craft thesis statements for a research project Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at Orefield Middle School in South Whitehall Township, Parkland School District is piloting the use of the artificial intelligence program to meet student needs. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Parkland High School held its graduation Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the PPL Center in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Parkland High School held its graduation Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the PPL Center in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Pen Argyl's Blayke Lacey wrestles Wilson's Navaeh Colon in the 121-pound weight class Thursday, Dec. 16, 2025, during a boys wrestling match at Wilson Area High School. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Pen Argyl’s Blayke Lacey wrestles Wilson’s Navaeh Colon in the 121-pound weight class Thursday, Dec. 16, 2025, during a boys wrestling match at Wilson Area High School.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Emma Hogan, 10, of Bethlehem reads to Sami, an Alliance of Therapy Dogs dog, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, during Read to a Therapy Dog at Bethlehem Area Public Library in Bethlehem.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Emma Hogan, 10, of Bethlehem reads to Sami, an Alliance of Therapy Dogs dog, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, during Read to a Therapy Dog at Bethlehem Area Public Library in Bethlehem.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Nitauke Manowsas of the Shinnecock Indian Nation dances Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, during The 45th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival Honoring Tradition Event hosted by the Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown. The event features Native American drumming, singing, dancing, food, artisans, cultural heritage activities and more. The event runs through Sunday - 10 am - 6 pm. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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Nitauke Manowsas of the Shinnecock Indian Nation dances Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, during The 45th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival Honoring Tradition Event hosted by the Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown. The event features Native American drumming, singing, dancing, food, artisans, cultural heritage activities and more. The event runs through Sunday – 10 am – 6 pm. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The Salinas Family of Mexico City demonstrates Aztec Dancing Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, during the The 45th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival Honoring Tradition Event hosted by the Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown. The event features Native American drumming, singing, dancing, food, artisans, cultural heritage activities and more. The event runs through Sunday - 10 am - 6 pm. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)The Salinas Family of Mexico City demonstrates Aztec Dancing Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, during the The 45th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival Honoring Tradition Event hosted by the Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown. The event features Native American drumming, singing, dancing, food, artisans, cultural heritage activities and more. The event runs through Sunday – 10 am – 6 pm. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk speaks Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, during a presentation of a replica sculpture of Eros and Psyche on the 900 block of Hamilton Street in Allentown. The original statue, which is now missing, was in the foyer of the former Rialto Theater, which stood at 943 Hamilton from 1921 until its demolition in 1986. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk speaks Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, during a presentation of a replica sculpture of Eros and Psyche on the 900 block of Hamilton Street in Allentown. The original statue, which is now missing, was in the foyer of the former Rialto Theater, which stood at 943 Hamilton from 1921 until its demolition in 1986. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Pennsylvania Revenue Secretary Pat Browne speaks Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, during a presentation of a replica sculpture of Eros and Psyche on the 900 block of Hamilton Street in Allentown. The original statue, which is now missing, was in the foyer of the former Rialto Theater, which stood at 943 Hamilton from 1921 until its demolition in 1986. Browne, a former state Senator from Lehigh County, asked the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority board to fund the replica. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Pennsylvania Revenue Secretary Pat Browne speaks Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, during a presentation of a replica sculpture of Eros and Psyche on the 900 block of Hamilton Street in Allentown. The original statue, which is now missing, was in the foyer of the former Rialto Theater, which stood at 943 Hamilton from 1921 until its demolition in 1986. Browne, a former state Senator from Lehigh County, asked the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority board to fund the replica.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

 

Gov. Josh Shapiro interacts Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, with the Dieruff High School Band as he and local leaders visit Harrison-Morton Middle School in Allentown to highlight the more than $2 billion in funding the Shapiro administration secured over the last two years for Pennsylvania's students, teachers and schools. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Gov. Josh Shapiro interacts Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, with the Dieruff High School Band as he and local leaders visit Harrison-Morton Middle School in Allentown to highlight the more than $2 billion in funding the Shapiro administration secured over the last two years for Pennsylvania’s students, teachers and schools. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Gov. Josh Shapiro interacts Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, with the Dieruff High School Band as he and local leaders visit Harrison-Morton Middle School in Allentown to highlight the more than $2 billion in funding the Shapiro administration secured over the last two years for Pennsylvania's students, teachers and schools. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Gov. Josh Shapiro interacts Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, with the Dieruff High School Band as he and local leaders visit Harrison-Morton Middle School in Allentown to highlight the more than $2 billion in funding the Shapiro administration secured over the last two years for Pennsylvania’s students, teachers and schools. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

 

Gov. Josh Shapiro interacts Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, with the Dieruff High School Band as he and local leaders visit Harrison-Morton Middle School in Allentown to highlight the more than $2 billion in funding the Shapiro administration secured over the last two years for Pennsylvania's students, teachers and schools. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Gov. Josh Shapiro interacts Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, with the Dieruff High School Band as he and local leaders visit Harrison-Morton Middle School in Allentown to highlight the more than $2 billion in funding the Shapiro administration secured over the last two years for Pennsylvania’s students, teachers and schools. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Zach Martin and Duygu Allan of Bethlehem walk through heavy snow with Boyd, a great Dane who loves the snow, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Zach Martin and Duygu Allan of Bethlehem walk through heavy snow with Boyd, a great Dane who loves the snow, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

People enjoy snow tubing on the slopes Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Longswamp Township.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)People enjoy snow tubing on the slopes Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Longswamp Township.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Marshall, 10, enjoys snow tubing on the slopes Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Longswamp Township.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Marshall, 10, enjoys snow tubing on the slopes Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Longswamp Township.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Traffic slowly moves through the snow Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, over the Fahy Memorial Bridge in Bethlehem.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Traffic slowly moves through the snow Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, over the Fahy Memorial Bridge in Bethlehem.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

People cross the street through the snow Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Bethlehem.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)People cross the street through the snow Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Bethlehem.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
DeSales University student Justin Rice takes the plunge Tuesday, March 4, 2025, during a Special Olympics Polar Plunge hosted by DeSales University in Upper Saucon Township. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania and the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Eastern Fall Sectional, which is held on the DeSales campus in October.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)DeSales University student Justin Rice takes the plunge Tuesday, March 4, 2025, during a Special Olympics Polar Plunge hosted by DeSales University in Upper Saucon Township. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania and the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Eastern Fall Sectional, which is held on the DeSales campus in October.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Parkland's Blake Nassry looks to score against Scranton Prep's Jaheam Roberts in a PIAA Class 6A boys second-round playoff game Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Stroudsburg Area High School. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Parkland’s Blake Nassry looks to score against Scranton Prep’s Jaheam Roberts in a PIAA Class 6A boys second-round playoff game Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Stroudsburg Area High School. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Allentown Central Catholic's Morgan Seagreaves looks to score against Scranton Prep's Chloe Mamera in a PIAA Class 4A girls second-round playoff game Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Stroudsburg Area High School. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Allentown Central Catholic’s Morgan Seagreaves looks to score against Scranton Prep’s Chloe Mamera in a PIAA Class 4A girls second-round playoff game Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Stroudsburg Area High School. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Lisa Cope cuts picked sunflowers Friday, July 25 2025, at Seiple Farms in Allen Township. The farm's sunflower festival began Friday. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Lisa Cope cuts picked sunflowers Friday, July 25 2025, at Seiple Farms in Allen Township. The farm’s sunflower festival began Friday. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
People gather for a vigil Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Church in Allentown to mourn the people killed in a suicide bombing in Syria over the weekend. At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured Sunday at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)People gather for a vigil Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Church in Allentown to mourn the people killed in a suicide bombing in Syria over the weekend. At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured Sunday at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

People gather for a vigil Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Church in Allentown to mourn the people killed in a suicide bombing in Syria over the weekend. At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured Sunday at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)People gather for a vigil Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Church in Allentown to mourn the people killed in a suicide bombing in Syria over the weekend. At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured Sunday at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A bicyclist rides past a blooming magnolia tree Monday, March 31, 2025, in Bethlehem. Afternoon temperatures were in the 70s ahead of a cold front that was set to possibly bring severe storms and cooler weather.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A bicyclist rides past a blooming magnolia tree Monday, March 31, 2025, in Bethlehem. Afternoon temperatures were in the 70s ahead of a cold front that was set to possibly bring severe storms and cooler weather.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A bee collects pollen from cherry blossoms in the warm weather Monday, March 31, 2025, in Bethlehem. Afternoon temperatures were in the 70s ahead of a cold front that was set to possibly bring severe storms and cooler weather. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A bee collects pollen from cherry blossoms in the warm weather Monday, March 31, 2025, in Bethlehem. Afternoon temperatures were in the 70s ahead of a cold front that was set to possibly bring severe storms and cooler weather. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

A person uses an umbrella to shield them from drenching rains Friday, May 16, 2025, in Bethlehem. A line of severe storms moving across eastern Pennsylvania prompted the National Weather Service to issue a severe thunderstorm warning for the Lehigh Valley and surrounding region Friday morning. There is a possibility of more storms Saturday. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A person uses an umbrella to shield them from drenching rains Friday, May 16, 2025, in Bethlehem. A line of severe storms moving across eastern Pennsylvania prompted the National Weather Service to issue a severe thunderstorm warning for the Lehigh Valley and surrounding region Friday morning. There is a possibility of more storms Saturday. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Rain drops form on the hood of a car Friday, May 16, 2025, in Bethlehem. A line of severe storms moving across eastern Pennsylvania prompted the National Weather Service to issue a severe thunderstorm warning for the Lehigh Valley and surrounding region Friday morning. There is a possibility of more storms Saturday. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Rain drops form on the hood of a car Friday, May 16, 2025, in Bethlehem. A line of severe storms moving across eastern Pennsylvania prompted the National Weather Service to issue a severe thunderstorm warning for the Lehigh Valley and surrounding region Friday morning. There is a possibility of more storms Saturday. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Cartor Diaz, 10, of Bethlehem uses a diving board Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Memorial Pool in Bethlehem. The crowds tried to stay cool in the hot and humid weather, with the heat index in the 90s, on the last day of spring. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Cartor Diaz, 10, of Bethlehem uses a diving board Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Memorial Pool in Bethlehem. The crowds tried to stay cool in the hot and humid weather, with the heat index in the 90s, on the last day of spring. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Dark, stormy clouds move overhead of swimmers and sunbathers Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Memorial Pool in Bethlehem. The crowds tried to stay cool in the hot and humid weather, with the heat index in the 90s, on the last day of spring. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Dark, stormy clouds move overhead of swimmers and sunbathers Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Memorial Pool in Bethlehem. The crowds tried to stay cool in the hot and humid weather, with the heat index in the 90s, on the last day of spring. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Lines of salt brine are seen on the roads Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Bethlehem.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Lines of salt brine are seen on the roads Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Bethlehem.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Diyana Cameron works on a spiral snake as part of a a Lunar New Year craft Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Emmaus Public Library. The library held a celebration featuring colorful books and crafts to mark the start of the Year of the Snake. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Diyana Cameron works on a spiral snake as part of a a Lunar New Year craft Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Emmaus Public Library. The library held a celebration featuring colorful books and crafts to mark the start of the Year of the Snake. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Saquon Barkley interacts with fans as he is inducted into the Whitehall Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 5,2025, at halftime during a Whitehall High School football game in Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Saquon Barkley interacts with fans as he is inducted into the Whitehall Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 5,2025, at halftime during a Whitehall High School football game in Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Fisk Camera Shop owners Billy Fisk IV and Barbara Scattene talk with longtime customers and friends Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the shop in Wilson. The shop is closing a century after the siblings' grandfather, William Fisk II, opened it the 1910s or '20s. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Fisk Camera Shop owners Billy Fisk IV and Barbara Scattene talk with longtime customers and friends Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the shop in Wilson. The shop is closing a century after the siblings’ grandfather, William Fisk II, opened it the 1910s or ’20s. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
The MacKay Pipe Band performs in the Allentown St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 17, 2024.(Amy Shortell / The Morning Call)The MacKay Pipe Band performs in the Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 17, 2024.(Amy Shortell / The Morning Call)

Allentown Central Catholic's Jahrel Vigo shoots the ball during a game against Northwestern Lehigh Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Easton Area Middle School. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Allentown Central Catholic’s Jahrel Vigo shoots the ball during a game against Northwestern Lehigh Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Easton Area Middle School. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Actors scare visitors during media night at Dorney Park's Halloween Haunt on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in South Whitehall Township. The event features haunted mazes, scare zones and live entertainment, along with signature thrill rides in the dark. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Actors scare visitors during media night at Dorney Park’s Halloween Haunt on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in South Whitehall Township. The event features haunted mazes, scare zones and live entertainment, along with signature thrill rides in the dark. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Team Tuskes cheers on players from their team during the first match as they compete Thursday, June 26, 2025, in the Second Annual KidsPeace Dodgeball Tournament fundraiser at the organization's Orchard Hill campus in North Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Team Tuskes cheers on players from their team during the first match as they compete Thursday, June 26, 2025, in the Second Annual KidsPeace Dodgeball Tournament fundraiser at the organization’s Orchard Hill campus in North Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Echo, a rescue dog, performs tricks Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, during the Dynamo Dogs performance at the Lehigh Valley Pet Expo at the Allentown Agri-Plex in Allentown. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Echo, a rescue dog, performs tricks Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, during the Dynamo Dogs performance at the Lehigh Valley Pet Expo at the Allentown Agri-Plex in Allentown. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Ryan Waldron competes in the stein-holding competition Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at the 15th annual Oktoberfest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. The festival continues Oct. 10-12. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Ryan Waldron competes in the stein-holding competition Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at the 15th annual Oktoberfest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. The festival continues Oct. 10-12. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
The group G.T.V. Almrausch leads dances Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at the 15th annual Oktoberfest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. The festival continues Oct. 10-12. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)The group G.T.V. Almrausch leads dances Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at the 15th annual Oktoberfest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. The festival continues Oct. 10-12. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Chris Siegmann dances with Max Clark, 8, riding on his shoulders Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at the 15th annual Oktoberfest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. The festival continues Oct. 10-12. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Chris Siegmann dances with Max Clark, 8, riding on his shoulders Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at the 15th annual Oktoberfest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. The festival continues Oct. 10-12. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

 

Gov. Josh Shapiro tours the B. Braun plant in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, before a news conference to announce a major expansion of the site Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. B. Braun plans to invest $20 million and add 200 workers locally. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Gov. Josh Shapiro tours the B. Braun plant in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, before a news conference to announce a major expansion of the site Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. B. Braun plans to invest $20 million and add 200 workers locally. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Apprentice Tessa MacLean speaks as Gov. Josh Shapiro, state Community & Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger and B. Braun of America CEO Rob Albert announce a major expansion of B. Braun's footprint in Pennsylvania on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Allentown. B. Braun plans to invest $20 million and add 200 workers at Lehigh Valley plant. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Apprentice Tessa MacLean speaks as Gov. Josh Shapiro, state Community & Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger and B. Braun of America CEO Rob Albert announce a major expansion of B. Braun’s footprint in Pennsylvania on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Allentown. B. Braun plans to invest $20 million and add 200 workers at Lehigh Valley plant. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Margot, 9, and her sister June Miller, in pink, 6, watch as an artist Keith Garubba demonstrates how to create a painting featuring the marbling paint technique during the 50th Art in the Park event Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at West Park in Allentown. Established in 1971, Art in the Park celebrates the work of artists from the Lehigh Valley and beyond in Allentown's oldest park. About 130 artists exhibit and sell original ceramics, drawings, glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculpture, weaving, and art made from recycled or re-purposed materials. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Margot, 9, and her sister June Miller, in pink, 6, watch as an artist Keith Garubba demonstrates how to create a painting featuring the marbling paint technique during the 50th Art in the Park event Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at West Park in Allentown. Established in 1971, Art in the Park celebrates the work of artists from the Lehigh Valley and beyond in Allentown’s oldest park. About 130 artists exhibit and sell original ceramics, drawings, glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculpture, weaving, and art made from recycled or re-purposed materials. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Artist Keith Garubba demonstrates how to create a painting featuring the marbling paint technique during the 50th Art in the Park event Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at West Park in Allentown. Established in 1971, Art in the Park celebrates the work of artists from the Lehigh Valley and beyond in Allentown's oldest park. About 130 artists exhibit and sell original ceramics, drawings, glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculpture, weaving, and art made from recycled or re-purposed materials. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Artist Keith Garubba demonstrates how to create a painting featuring the marbling paint technique during the 50th Art in the Park event Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at West Park in Allentown. Established in 1971, Art in the Park celebrates the work of artists from the Lehigh Valley and beyond in Allentown’s oldest park. About 130 artists exhibit and sell original ceramics, drawings, glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculpture, weaving, and art made from recycled or re-purposed materials. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)