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                Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comThe Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has filed an emergency motion in Lehigh County Court requesting that a judge unseal documents in at least 22 criminal cases tied to an interstate drug ring. Among the defendants is Lehigh County Commissioner Zach Cole-Borghi.
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                Brian Myszkowski/LehighValleyNews.comPoliticians, community members and family of the late state Rep. James Prendergast came out for the dedication of the 13th Street Bridge in his honor Thursday morning.
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                        Organized by Hispanos Con McCormick, local and state Republican Party leaders spoke about the importance of voting early and encouraging others to vote, as well as supporting all Republicans on the ballot.
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                        Ian Fetterman, of Palmer Township, has taken his passion for Halloween and combined it with his artistic talents, carving out his own niche. Now, Ian’s Pumpkin Carvings has customers all over the U.S.
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                        State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh, and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh Valley, have each labeled one another extremists while campaigning for the moderate-leaning PA-7 Congressional District.
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                        Republican Dave McCormick painted Sen. Bob Casey as a do-nothing lawmaker, while Casey accused McCormick of enriching himself at the expense of Pennsylvanians by investing in Chinese companies while leading the world's biggest hedge fund.
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                        Children First PA, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children, invited state House candidates in Northampton County.
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                        Trans-Bridge President Tom JeBran has launched a two-day local donation drive to send critical items to those in need after Hurricane Helene.
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                        Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey Jr. is seeking a fourth term representing Pennsylvania. He's being opposed by Republican Dave McCormick, the former CEO of the world's largest hedge fund.
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                        A couple from Easton who are in the midst of moving their business down to North Carolina are amassing contributions of necessities to deliver directly to victims of Hurricane Helene in their new community.
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                        After Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the south leaving many without power, PPL Electric Utilities announced linemen have taken to the South to assist with restoration efforts.
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                        Mayor Matt Tuerk said he is preparing the city's 2025 budget without any hike in property taxes. Tuerk is expected to present his 2025 budget Oct. 10.
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                        Local authorities are urging travelers to drive safely, without distraction and free from the effects of drugs and alcohol.
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                        Inflation is gift-wrapping a salary increase for Pennsylvania state lawmakers, judges and top executive branch officials in 2023. That includes boosting rank-and-file lawmakers and district judges into six-figure territory.
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                        Though it's true gas prices are down a very little bit, travel during this year's holiday season will still present some challenges. Here are some travel tips for those who will be on the road or in airports this holiday season.
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                        Some of Taylor Swift’s fans want you to know three things: They’re not still 16, they have careers and resources and, right now, they’re angry. That’s a powerful political motivator, researchers say.
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                        Grubhub will now disclose the app has higher prices than restaurants, in order to be more transparent. They will also make a donation to Pennsylvania food banks, instead of paying damages.
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                        As part of what will be a routine effort to verify Pennsylvania’s election results, the Department of State has asked counties to perform what’s known as a risk-limiting audit.
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                        The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has corrected a decades-old flaw in state law that left severely mentally ill people behind bars indefinitely, and highlighted lingering problems for the man at the center of the case, and others like him.
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                        Democrats won a suburban Philadelphia state House race Friday, giving them barely enough seats to take the chamber majority after 12 years.
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                        Democrats have won control of the Pennsylvania state House for the first time in more than a decade, but it’s still unclear exactly how big their margin over Republicans will be.
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                        Animal response workers cared for up to 5 dogs and a cat at Nitschmann Middle School as they sheltered with their people.
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                        The Office of Attorney General is now encouraging frustrated Swifties—Taylor Swift fans—to file complaints to the office.
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                        Officials offer 6 tips to keep Pa. consumers' energy costs down and keep warm as temperatures drop.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
