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'The state of Lehigh County is damn good,' Armstrong says in celebratory speech
Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong credited partners and his administration for maintaining the region's high quality of life.
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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Elections
Northampton County D.A.'s race intensifies as Houck, Baratta trade jabs
Stephen Baratta and Terry Houck exchanged more salvos Thursday in a heated race for Northampton County district attorney. Houck said he's considering filing an ethics complaint against the retired judge.
Local News
Lehigh Valley congressional candidate's Air Force record among 11 improperly released
Kevin Dellicker, a Republican who ran for the Lehigh Valley congressional seat, said federal investigators should look into the improper release of his military records.
Non-Profit
Huge crowd in Easton takes a polar plunge for the Special Olympics
About 900 people dipped into the Delaware River to raise money for the Lehigh Valley's chapter of the Special Olympics.
Local News
Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospice care
Former president and humanitarian Jimmy Carter has elected to forgo medical treatment to spend his remaining time with his family.