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Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote "Y. M. C. A. ," dies at 74
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (505+ words) Willis was a musician-actor who, among other things, had appeared on Broadway in "The Wiz" when he decided to cash in on the disco craze in 1977 by joining a group made up of beefy, macho-looking guys dressed as a biker,…...
Knee high by the Fourth of July" | PHOTOS
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (143+ words) The Morning Call Knee high by the Fourth of July" Allentown fire: 2 juveniles charged with setting massive blaze that destroyed old factory, damaged homes Retail Watch: Find joy at this new Lehigh Valley ice cream shop A "Super El Nino…...
Bill White: Which one of youse guys talks good?
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (663+ words) I ended my last Grammar Police column by posing the question: Is "youse" really so bad? Before I answer that, I'll acknowledge that "youse," which several of you mentioned in response to my request for grammar and usage complaints, is…...
America 250: You can dine at the Bethlehem inn that John Adams called "the best Inn, I ever saw
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (455+ words) Visitors to Bethlehem can dine in the same place where some of the Founding Fathers stayed during the Revolutionary War. The Sun Inn stands at 564 Main St. , where the Tavern at the Sun Inn restaurant and Christmas City Spirits call…...
Which Lehigh Valley radio personalities were laid off by i Heart Media?
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (261+ words) Layoffs by i Heart Media have affected several radio stations across the country, including some in the Lehigh Valley. A memo obtained by the Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday said the company " which owns WAEB AM 790, WABE FM B104, WZZO Z95 and WSAN…...
Permit to shutter streets around Madison Square Garden escalates Taylor Swift wedding speculation
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (347+ words) A permit filed to shut down Manhattan streets surrounding Madison Square Garden for most of Independence Day weekend is further fueling speculation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are setting the stage there for a blowout Midtown wedding. A city…...
13 new mystery novels and thrillers to add to your summer TBR book list
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (817+ words) What do Catalina Island, the coast of Western Australia, the mountains of Scotland, and the peak of Kilimanjaro have in common? They're ideal locales for an exciting summer journey " or a good murder mystery. We've picked a selection of books…...
Things to do this weekend in Lehigh Valley: Treat the dads in your life to baseball, hip-hop and a country cookout
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (474+ words) Father's Day is Sunday, and whether your dad is a foodie, a hip-hop lover or a baseball fan, there's something for the whole family this weekend. Read on for The Morning Call's picks for weekend fun. What better way to…...
Former Bethlehem police officer pushes back on criticism after leaving department for "Love Island USA
2+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) The Morning Call A former Bethlehem police officer has responded to the criticism he received for leaving the department to join the new season of "Love Island USA." Former police officer and Easton resident Sean Reifel, who resigned and had…...
Gene Shalit, longtime "Today" show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100
2+ week, 4+ day ago (235+ words) By MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer Shalit's family announced the death Friday to NBC News, saying in a statement that he "passed away peacefully today after 100 years of an amazing life." Shalit joined "Today" as a contributor in 1970 and became…...