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Jamal Wright

Jamal Wright

Reporter · Allentown, PA

Jamal holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Delaware and has 5 years of experience writing about community issues and grassroots movements for local newspapers. He is deeply rooted in Allentown and passionate about local activism.

46 stories from Jamal Wright in Easton

Actor calls ex-wife’s remarks about earning less a ‘low blow’ — LehighValleyLive
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Actor calls ex-wife’s remarks about earning less a ‘low blow’

Joe Manganiello is speaking out about a comment his ex-wife, Sofía Vergara, made about dating men who earn less money than she does, claiming the remark was especially hurtful after his yearslong battle with a mysterious illness.

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Popular hair products recalled over ‘serious injury’ and ‘poisoning’ risks: Return ASAP — LehighValleyLive
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Popular hair products recalled over ‘serious injury’ and ‘poisoning’ risks: Return ASAP

Thousands of popular hair growth treatments sold on Amazon are being recalled “due to risk of serious injury or death from child poisoning,” and violating federal safety standards for child-resistant packaging.

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Thousands of home heating appliances recalled over poisoning, death hazards: Stop using ASAP — LehighValleyLive
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Thousands of home heating appliances recalled over poisoning, death hazards: Stop using ASAP

Thousands of residential gas boilers have been recalled following reports of units cracking, leaking unburned gas, and violently detaching their front covers.

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Drone strike at an African camp for displaced people kills 15 people, including 5 children — LehighValleyLive
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Drone strike at an African camp for displaced people kills 15 people, including 5 children

Drone strikes Friday on a camp for people who fled Ethiopia’s Amhara region killed at least 15 people, including five children, and wounded 36 others, Reuters reported.

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Beloved rock frontman on cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m not seeking pity’ — LehighValleyLive
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Beloved rock frontman on cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m not seeking pity’

Douglas Dulgarian, the frontman for the popular shoegaze group They Are Gutting a Body of Water, has been diagnosed with cancer.

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Viral photo shows reality star hanging out with ex-husband weeks after partner’s death — LehighValleyLive
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Viral photo shows reality star hanging out with ex-husband weeks after partner’s death

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Country music stars who are battling cancer: Singers who are fighting for their lives — LehighValleyLive
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Country music stars who are battling cancer: Singers who are fighting for their lives

The country music world was rocked recently by the news that Lady A singer Charles Kelley is battling a rare form of cancer.

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Why military retirees won’t receive a pension check in November — LehighValleyLive
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Why military retirees won’t receive a pension check in November

The November pension payment for military retirees will land Tuesday, Dec. 1, according to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.

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Cartier jewelry worth more than $250K seized by customs at Pa. airport — LehighValleyLive
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Cartier jewelry worth more than $250K seized by customs at Pa. airport

A Pennsylvania resident arriving at Philadelphia International Airport from Amsterdam faces federal seizure of more than $250,000 in luxury jewelry and the loss of Global Entry privileges after failing to declare the high-value purchases to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.

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Ohio State professor resigns months after confrontation caught on video — LehighValleyLive
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Ohio State professor resigns months after confrontation caught on video

An Ohio State University professor resigned Oct. 23, months after a physical confrontation with a documentary filmmaker on campus was captured on video, according to The Lantern and WOSU Public Media.

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Pa. attorney general launches campaign warning of crypto scams — LehighValleyLive
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Pa. attorney general launches campaign warning of crypto scams

Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced a statewide awareness campaign warning Pennsylvanians about cryptocurrency scams that have cost consumers thousands of dollars through threats of arrest, fake investment opportunities and online romance schemes.

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Popular Nevada water park closing after 12 summers. Here’s why — LehighValleyLive
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Popular Nevada water park closing after 12 summers. Here’s why

A popular Nevada water park that has entertained families for more than a decade is closing for good.

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Christa Pike blames failed execution on incompetence — LehighValleyLive
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Christa Pike blames failed execution on incompetence

Christa Pike, the woman who survived two doses of pentobarbital as Tennessee tried to execute her, said Friday she continues to be in constaint pain and struggles to speak a month.

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Beloved actor mourned ‘practically nonexistent’ relationship with his children before death at 86 — LehighValleyLive
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Beloved actor mourned ‘practically nonexistent’ relationship with his children before death at 86

Iconic actor Patrick Stewart shared a heartbreaking confession about his relationship with his children three years before his death.

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Whitehall Township junior firefighter charged with indecent assault: DA — LehighValleyLive
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Whitehall Township junior firefighter charged with indecent assault: DA

A Whitehall Township junior firefighter is accused of indecent assault against a 14-year-old girl, to whom he allegedly furnished alcohol at the township’s Haunted Parkway event, according to a news release.

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Banana date smoothie — LehighValleyLive
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Banana date smoothie

This time-saving, dead-simple shake is ideal for busy weekday mornings. The Greek yogurt and milk deliver creaminess and protein, while the earthy sweetness from the dates and nutmeg adds depth. If you're looking for something more fruity, toss in some frozen blueberries. Blending in a handful of...

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Walmart, Target to hold early Black Friday sales on these dates — LehighValleyLive
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Walmart, Target to hold early Black Friday sales on these dates

After years of companies experimenting with opening on Thanksgiving Day or holding one huge Black Friday sale, Walmart and Target have announced they’re spreading the deals over several periods in November and December.

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Arizona mom says fiancé attacked her weeks before their wedding — LehighValleyLive
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Arizona mom says fiancé attacked her weeks before their wedding

An Arizona mother is sharing her story of survival after police say her fiancé attacked her with scissors just weeks before their planned wedding, Law Crime reported.

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DHS data leak exposes 41,000 workers and sensitive job details — LehighValleyLive
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DHS data leak exposes 41,000 workers and sensitive job details

A massive data leak has exposed information connected to more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security employees and contractors, including people working in sensitive government positions.

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KFC to open first 2-story immersive restaurant where you can customize your fried chicken — LehighValleyLive
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KFC to open first 2-story immersive restaurant where you can customize your fried chicken

KFC has revealed its next-generation restaurant design.

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ICE agent indicted on charges of striking man with car  — LehighValleyLive
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ICE agent indicted on charges of striking man with car

An ICE officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston was charged Friday with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

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Massive Binance crypto hack affects $6.3 billion as new details emerge — lehighvalleylive.com News
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Massive Binance crypto hack affects $6.3 billion as new details emerge

A massive hack involving Binance has affected about $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency, potentially making it the largest crypto theft ever recorded, Forbes reported.

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When the VA disability payment for November is coming and how much you can expect — LehighValleyLive
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When the VA disability payment for November is coming and how much you can expect

Because the Department of Veterans Affairs pays disability compensations in arrears, the payments for November will come on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

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HGTV star buys $150K BMW for his 16-year-old daughter — LehighValleyLive
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HGTV star buys $150K BMW for his 16-year-old daughter

HGTV star Tarek El Moussa has no regrets over his latest purchase: a $150K BMW for his 16-year-old daughter, Taylor.

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DNA breakthrough links Ted Bundy to another 52-year-old cold case — LehighValleyLive
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DNA breakthrough links Ted Bundy to another 52-year-old cold case

Modern DNA testing has helped Utah investigators solve a teenager’s killing more than 50 years later, linking the cold case to serial killer Ted Bundy.

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DoorDash purchase of Instacart will create ‘a behemoth’ delivery service — LehighValleyLive
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DoorDash purchase of Instacart will create ‘a behemoth’ delivery service

It may take a year or more to finalize the deal but DoorDash has agreed to purchase Instacart for $17 billion, according to an article by the BBC.

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People with certain retirement accounts entitled to $39M settlement — LehighValleyLive
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People with certain retirement accounts entitled to $39M settlement

Bank of America investment and wealth management division, Merrill Lynch, has agreed to pay $39 million to settle accusations regarding its retirement accounts.

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Manhunt for escaped Tennessee killer takes new turn after Illinois discovery — LehighValleyLive
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Manhunt for escaped Tennessee killer takes new turn after Illinois discovery

A convicted killer who escaped from a Tennessee prison remained on the run Friday as police revealed a new detail about the truck connected to his escape.

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3 killed in Oregon helicopter collision as investigators search for answers — LehighValleyLive
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3 killed in Oregon helicopter collision as investigators search for answers

Three people were killed when two helicopters collided in midair near an Oregon airport Thursday, leaving federal investigators working to determine what caused the crash.

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Results from Pa.’s 2026 general election — LehighValleyLive
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Results from Pa.’s 2026 general election

Pennsylvanians headed to the polls on Nov. 3 to vote in key statewide primary elections.We are featuring graphics from civicAPI showing results from the 2026 general election, featuring contested races in central Pennsylvania.

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It’s a dangerous time of year for pedestrians, AAA warns — LehighValleyLive
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It’s a dangerous time of year for pedestrians, AAA warns

By Bill O Boyle, The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (TNS)Halloween and the end of daylight saving time will collide this weekend, creating a triple threat on area roads — more children walking around, more impaired drivers and more fatigued motorists.

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Over 571 flights delayed, 53 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptions — LehighValleyLive
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Over 571 flights delayed, 53 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptions

Flight cancellations and delays disrupted operations at multiple U.S. airports Friday.

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Information sought about man shot in leg at Lehigh County hotel: police — LehighValleyLive
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Information sought about man shot in leg at Lehigh County hotel: police

Pennsylvania State Police are looking for information about a man who was shot in the leg at a hotel in Lehigh County.

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These Poconos Airbnb cabins welcome your dog — LehighValleyLive
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These Poconos Airbnb cabins welcome your dog

Planning a getaway to the Pocono Mountains doesn’t mean you have to leave your four-legged family members at home. With miles of hiking trails, beautiful lakes, waterfalls and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, the Poconos make a great destination for a vacation with your dog.

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What are peptides? And what’s all the hype about? Here’s what consumers should know — LehighValleyLive
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What are peptides? And what’s all the hype about? Here’s what consumers should know

If you keep seeing the word “peptides” and have no idea what it means, you’re not alone.

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Trick or treat: Can you identify which of these candies are made in Pennsylvania? — LehighValleyLive
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Trick or treat: Can you identify which of these candies are made in Pennsylvania?

By Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

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The orange-and-black Halloween taffy everyone ignored is now nearly impossible to buy — LehighValleyLive
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The orange-and-black Halloween taffy everyone ignored is now nearly impossible to buy

What goes with Halloween just as much as creative costumes?

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Millions of Social Security payments hitting accounts ahead of schedule: Here’s why — LehighValleyLive
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Millions of Social Security payments hitting accounts ahead of schedule: Here’s why

The Social Security Administration is sending millions of payments today, two days ahead of the regular schedule.

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Daylight saving time will end this weekend. When do clocks ‘fall back’? — LehighValleyLive
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Daylight saving time will end this weekend. When do clocks ‘fall back’?

Daylight saving time will end this weekend.

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Pa. college opens new wrestling facility as women’s program triples in size — LehighValleyLive
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Pa. college opens new wrestling facility as women’s program triples in size

Cedar Crest College cut the ribbon on a new wrestling facility Oct. 24 during Homecoming Weekend, marking a milestone for the program that launched just four years ago and has since tripled in size.

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Metal band announces new lead singer: ‘Tremendous respect’ — LehighValleyLive
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Metal band announces new lead singer: ‘Tremendous respect’

A popular metal band has a new lead singer after an exhaustive search.

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What is a ‘frost flower’? The rare formations are neither frost nor flower — LehighValleyLive
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What is a ‘frost flower’? The rare formations are neither frost nor flower

An early winter oddity of the plant world that few people ever notice is the so-called “frost flower” — a rarity that earlier generations described as “Jack Frost coming out.”

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Bigfoot hunters say northwest N.J. is a hotbed for sightings. Their stories from the woods — LehighValleyLive
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Bigfoot hunters say northwest N.J. is a hotbed for sightings. Their stories from the woods

The first knock came from somewhere in the darkness.

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Beloved country star loses wife of 44 years to cancer: ‘Her suffering is over’ — LehighValleyLive
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Beloved country star loses wife of 44 years to cancer: ‘Her suffering is over’

Wanda Cordle, wife of Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Larry Cordle, died earlier this month after a five-year battle with cancer. She was 71.

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U.S. residents ‘not optimistic about financial future’: report — LehighValleyLive
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U.S. residents ‘not optimistic about financial future’: report

A new report has found a drop in consumer sentiment regarding financial outlook.

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An already-ailing alcohol industry might have a new problem: GLP-1s — lehighvalleylive.com News
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An already-ailing alcohol industry might have a new problem: GLP-1s

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic might have impacts outside of people’s weight-loss.

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