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Week in review: March 12-18, 2023

Take a look at stories throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact or that you might want to look at again.

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Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk chats with a resident after his request for $10,000 to fund a study of the embattled parking authority was approved by city council on Wednesday night.
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Mariella Miller

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Welcome back to our Week in Review. We have chosen several stories, in no particular order, to take you back on the week. Test your knowledge of these stories and more from this week with our weekly news quiz. Enjoy, and thank you so much for reading.

1. Fleet of reckless ATVs and dirt bikes endangered lives last year, Lehigh County DA vows crackdown

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Allentown police confiscate illegal dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles in this photo taken March 31, 2021. File

2. With residents fuming, Allentown council votes to fund study of embattled parking authority

3. COVID gave municipal golf courses record revenues, but also need to increase fees

4. Landmark Victory Firehouse building sold; will undergo $2.5 million renovation

5. After 86 years in Bethlehem, Pete's Hot Dog Shop closes

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Effie Ramirez, operating the cash register at Petes on Tuesday, their last day in business after 86 years. Julian Abraham

6. Proposed Allentown boutique hotel takes another step forward

7. Focus on female filmmakers: LUNAFEST comes to Easton

8. Kings monument in Bethlehem gets new addition

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