Elections
League of Women Voters and Lehigh County GOP host dueling candidate workshops
Disputes over partisanship led local organizations to schedule competing workshops for potential political candidates.
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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Higher Education
Richard Aronson, Lehigh University professor who taught 20,000, dies at 85
In a 50-year career, Richard Aronson is believed to have taught more Lehigh University students than any other instructor in the school's history.
Non-Profit
Two Easton area nonprofits land $1.1 million for anti-violence programs
The Greater Easton Development Partnership and the Wilson LINCS Family Center received $1.1 million in state funding.
Allentown
Former state Sen. Pat Browne nominated to Shapiro administration
Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro plans to nominate former Lehigh County Sen. Pat Browne, who left office last month, as the commonwealth's Secretary of Revenue.
Allentown
Ethics complaint against U.S. Rep. George Santos could make its way to Lehigh Valley congresswoman
As the ranking Democrat on the House Ethics Committee, U.S. Rep. Susan Wild could review complaints filed against Rep. George Santos.