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Week in review: Nov. 5-11, 2023

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

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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. Enjoy, and thank you so much for reading.

The North Entrance to the Bethany Wesleyan Church on Election Day.
The North Entrance to the Bethany Wesleyan Church on Election Day. Molly Bilinski
A mix of election signs outside the Calvary Temple polling station in Whitehall on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
A mix of election signs outside the Calvary Temple polling station in Whitehall on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Julian Abraham
A mix of election signs outside the Calvary Temple polling station in Whitehall on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
A mix of election signs outside the Calvary Temple polling station in Whitehall on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Julian Abraham
Dave St. Hill, a softball coach in Whitehall, described the current state of municipal politics as "awful" but said he feels
Dave St. Hill, a softball coach in Whitehall, described the current state of municipal politics as "awful" but said he feels hopeful it will improve. Julian Abraham
Dave St. Hill, a softball coach in Whitehall, leaving his polling place after voting Tuesday. He said he believes politics to
Dave St. Hill, a softball coach in Whitehall, leaving his polling place after voting Tuesday. He said he believes politics to be a divisive topic of conversation these days, but an important one nonetheless. Julian Abraham
Alexandra Lamperti and her baby, Camille, in Whitehall. Alexandra said she was mainly there to vote in the school board elect
Alexandra Lamperti and her baby, Camille, in Whitehall. Alexandra said she was mainly there to vote in the school board election for the Parkland district, where she is raising a family, and concerned for the future of her kids. Julian Abraham

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1. Election 2023: County exec 'livid' at voting machine trouble but confident in accurate count
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2. Northampton County removes judge of elections from Bethlehem polling place in middle of Election Day

3. Holiday gift: Christkindlmarkt to offer free-admission nights. Here's when

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Attendees poured into Christkindlmarkt Saturday Jay Bradley

4. 4 historic buildings stand in the way of proposed 21-story Allentown office tower

5. 1st building opens at Allentown’s Waterfront development; next phase to bring hundreds of apartments

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The Waterfront Development Company opened its first building on the property last month at 615 Waterfront Drive. Its the first of 12 buildings planned for the site. Jason Addy

6. $600M needed to fix aging water, sewer systems in Allentown and its suburbs

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The Lehigh County Authority is looking to raise water and sewer fees for Allentown residents in its 2024 budget. Image Capture: Aug. 2021

7. Hundreds flock to Bethlehem to honor and thank St. Jude

8. Easton councilwoman's cease-fire resolution draws community support but dies on the floor

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Easton City Council saw numerous Lehigh Valley residents speak in support of councilmember Taiba Sultanas Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution on Wednesday, but the measure failed to make it to a vote. Contributed
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