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Mayor's Egg Hunt in Allentown defies the weather, calendar for an afternoon of fun
More than 100 children participated in the Mayor's Egg Hunt in Jordan Park Saturday.
Tom Shortell
Northampton County, Pa.Tom is a veteran Lehigh Valley journalist with a focus on the region's politics. He doubles as host, writer and producer of the Lehigh Valley Political Pulse podcast. Contact him at TomS@LehighValleyNews.com or 610-984-8209.
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Tempers flare as Catasauqua struggles to stay financially afloat
Catasauqua residents received tax bills this week that more than doubled from last year. New administrators say the hike was necessary to compensate for years of fiscal mismanagement.
Allentown
Billboard attacking Susan Wild set as Republicans again target Lehigh Valley congressional seat
Republicans intend to portray Rep. Susan Wild as soft on crime after she voted not to block a Washington D.C. law that would have lessened sentences for people convicted of some crimes.
Business
Easton Mayor Sal Panto hails Confluence project even as wait drags
Easton Mayor Sal Panto highlighted the Confluence, an $80 million mixed-use development he's spearheaded, during a campaign event Friday. The project's groundbreaking has been pushed back to Fall 2023.
Bethlehem
Court-ordered changes to Pa. education funding may not come this year
Rep. Peter Schweyer, chair of the House Education Committee, said a short timetable will likely limit how much lawmakers can change basic education funding in Gov. Josh Shapiro's first budget.