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Week in review: Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 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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A sign reading "Happy Holidays" is set up for family photos at Angel Tree Farms in Alburtis. The fabricated letters came from a volunteer. No one who works there gets paid. And in short, "If you make a donation, you take a tree." All proceeds go to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley.
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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. Enjoy, and thank you so much for reading.

Test your knowledge of the news with LehighValley.com's NewsQuiz at 1 p.m. Sunday.

1. Former Bethlehem finance director pleads guilty to theft from city, spared prison time

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Former Bethlehem Director of Budget and Finance Mark Sivak. (LinkedIn)

2. Proposed Schnecksville business park would have AutoZone and Wawa — and replace major intersection with traffic circle

3. 'Unwavering dedication': Friends pay tribute to Ed Smith, Easton's federal judge and Navy veteran

4. Lehigh County controller launches campaign for Pa. auditor general

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Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley lost the race for the 16th state senate district seat. Courtesy

5. Developer wants to flip former Allentown skatepark into housing

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The exterior of Penn Skate park, as captured on Google Maps Street View on Dec. 12, 2022 Screen grab

6. Musikfest announces hip-hop act as first 2024 headliner

7. There are no price tags at this Christmas tree farm, where donations help fight pediatric cancer

8. South Whitehall is considering an open space tax. Here's how it could work

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