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Week in review: March 5-11, 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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A Dominican woman, patient "S.C.", faces medical deportation in the Lehigh Valley.
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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. 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. Several stories this week involved the fate of a woman from Dominican Republic, a mother, who as of Friday remains in Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest as family members and advocacy groups rally to keep her from being "medically deported:"

Mother in coma at LVHN facing deportation

Protesters rally to stop Dominican mother in a coma from being 'medically deported'

Husband of woman facing 'medical deportation' says flight company pressured him

'No one keeps track of it': So-called 'medical deportation' not unique, expert says

Update: 'medical deportation' 'no longer imminent' for patient S.C.

2. Satan Club ruling won't be reversed, Saucon Schools tell ACLU

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A logo for the After School Satan Club, from The Satanic Temples website. Courtesy

3. Northampton County gets legal status to oppose Bethlehem Landfill expansion

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Bethlehem Landfill map amendment 2 Courtesy

4.Allentown School Board hires Carol Birks for $250,000 a year amid objections over process

5. With renovations nearly complete, Allentown's Cola-Cola Park is major-league ready

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Phillies Hall of Famer Steve Carlton (l) makes a surprise appearance masquerading as a construction guy at the unveiling of Coca-Cola Park renovations on March 9, 2023 with Kurt Landes, IronPigs general manager. Stephanie Sigafoos

6. Celebrity chef to make special appearance at Lehigh Valley Food and Wine Gala

7. Former Pa. lawmaker, LCCC President Don Snyder remembered for 'big heart'

8. Saucon Valley Country Club to host 5 USGA championships

9. Travelers wanted more information from Lehigh Valley International Airport. Here's how they're getting it

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