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Leif Greiss

Leif Greiss covers hospitals, health networks and public health in the Lehigh Valley for The Morning Call. Born and raised in Berks County, he returned to southeast Pennsylvania after spending two years covering the city of Bristol, Tennessee for the Bristol Herald Courier. As a Penn State student, he was a staff reporter for the Daily Collegian.

In the Lehigh Valley, cases of the flu and RSV are particularly prevalent compared with many other parts of the state.

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Flu, RSV on the rise in the Lehigh Valley. What you need to know

January 13, 2025 at 12:17 p.m.

In the Lehigh Valley, cases of the flu and RSV are particularly prevalent compared with many other parts of the state.

Enci Aubrey is missing after she left her parents' Palmer Township house Saturday evening, and was last seen near Parkland High School, police said.

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Palmer Township police looking for missing teen last seen near Parkland High School

January 12, 2025 at 2:52 p.m.

Enci Aubrey is missing after she left her parents' Palmer Township house Saturday evening, and was last seen near Parkland High School, police said.

Fire consumed a house Sunday morning in Bushkill Township, according to the Upper Nazareth Fire Department.

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Fire destroys Northampton County home

January 12, 2025 at 2:45 p.m.

Fire consumed a house Sunday morning in Bushkill Township, according to the Upper Nazareth Fire Department.

Joseph John Quattrochi, 54, was arrested Saturday and faces multiple felony charges for his role in the death of teenager Garret Gearhart on Nov. 30 at a Stroudsburg Wawa. (Courtesy Monroe County district attorney's office)

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Father of man charged in teen’s killing at Stroudsburg Wawa accused of aiding son

January 12, 2025 at 3:27 p.m.

The father of a man charged with killing a 17-year-old at a Stroudsburg Wawa helped his son before and after the deadly shooting, according to the Monroe County district attorney.

A Slatington man who was charged with killing and dismembering his housemate was found dead in his cell on Saturday, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office.

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Lehigh County man charged in housemate’s killing, dismemberment found dead in jail cell

January 12, 2025 at 2:43 p.m.

A Slatington man who was charged with killing and dismembering his housemate was found dead in his cell on Saturday, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office.

The assignment given to sixth-grade social studies students at Nitschmann Middle School in Bethlehem asked what they would do in scenarios involving slavery.

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Bethlehem middle school slavery assignment ‘inappropriate’ and ‘completely unacceptable,’ district says

January 11, 2025 at 4:52 p.m.

The assignment given to sixth-grade social studies students at Nitschmann Middle School in Bethlehem asked what they would do in scenarios involving slavery.

The recently announced merger between St. Luke's and Grand View if approved by regulators could increase care options for patients and increase St. Luke's bargaining power against insurers.

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St. Luke’s-Grand View merger: What it could mean for patients, employees and why it’s happening

January 10, 2025 at 12:09 p.m.

The recently announced merger between St. Luke's and Grand View if approved by regulators could increase care options for patients and increase St. Luke's bargaining power against insurers.

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Flu, RSV on the rise in the Lehigh Valley. What you need to know

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Palmer Township police looking for missing teen last seen near Parkland High School

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Fire destroys Northampton County home

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Father of man charged in teen’s killing at Stroudsburg Wawa accused of aiding son

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Lehigh County man charged in housemate’s killing, dismemberment found dead in jail cell

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Bethlehem middle school slavery assignment ‘inappropriate’ and ‘completely unacceptable,’ district says

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St. Luke’s-Grand View merger: What it could mean for patients, employees and why it’s happening

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St. Luke’s announces agreement to partner with Grand View Health. What you need to know

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Bird flu has been found in cats. What to know and how to protect them.

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The 1st Lehigh Valley baby of 2025 arrived at the stroke of midnight. The 2nd came minutes later.