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Lehigh Valley Political Pulse | February 11, 2025
On this week's episode of Political Pulse, Tom Shortell and Chris Borick talk about local traffic development and how residents feel about traffic issues.
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Former Allentown School Board director launches Lehigh County executive campaign
Mike Welsh will run as a Republican to oversee day-to-day operations of Lehigh County government.
Bethlehem
Speakers pack Bethlehem Town Hall, calling on City Council to protect immigrants, pass welcoming city ordinance
Speakers at Bethlehem City Council's meeting shared their disdain for recent nationwide activity by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and what it could mean for the city’s undocumented population.
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Former Republican state representative to run for Lehigh County executive
Justin Simmons, who served a decade in the Pennsylvania House, is the first Republican to announce a bid for the county’s top job.
Parkland/East Penn
Lehigh County Commissioner Ron Beitler will seek 2nd term
Ron W. Beitler is seeking reelection to the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners, he announced in a news release Tuesday.
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