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Today's one-liner: “In a republican nation whose citizens are to be led by reason and persuasion and not by force, the art of reasoning becomes of first importance.” T Jefferson

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Monday, October 12, 2020

Trump's True Believers in NorCo

Jason Banonis In June, a local Black Lives Matter group arranged a protest in Pen Argyl to draw attention to the murder of George Floyd. Nea...

Friday, October 09, 2020

West Easton Borough Constable's Bail Revoked

I told you earlier this week that West Easton Borough Constable Tricia Mezzacappa was a no-show on Tuesday morning for her trial on making f...

Gerlach & Siegel Vote No To 11 New Allentown Police Officers

Me-Me Gerlach On Wednesday evening, Allentown City Council was asked to approve 11 new police officers. This would put the department at fu...

Thursday, October 08, 2020

Happy National Pierogi Day

Incidentally, the plural of pierogi is pierogi.

Mike Pence: Lord of Flies!

Bullshit draws flies, so it's no surprise that at least one of them spent a good few minutes walking around on Mike Pence's perfec...

Legislators Seek Impeachment of Pa. Supreme Court Justice

Pennsylvania State Rep. Frank Ryan from Lebanon County plans a resolution to impeachment Pa. Supreme Court Justice David Wecht . (Read his m...

Wednesday, October 07, 2020

Constable CrayCray on the Lam?

West Easton Borough Constable Tricia Mezzacappa was scheduled to face the music yesterday on a charge that she gave a false report to the Pe...

Isn't It a Bit Early To Start Running For Allentown Mayor?

Right now, we are in the middle of an important election cycle that might very well be the battle for the soul of a nation,. Incumbent Donal...

Is NorCo GOP the Real Crime Party?

Accused felons pose with NorCo GOP Chair Übermensch Donald Trump likes to refer to the Democratic party as the crime party, but that...

Tuesday, October 06, 2020

Updated: Trump Undermines Covid-19 Response

I was genuinely sorry when I learned that President Donald Trump contracted Covid-19. I wished him well as he entered a hospital. Then, on S...

Easton's West Ward Shootings To Be Discussed at Community Park on Wednesday

I've told you before that Easton's west ward, which incidentally includes the courthouse, has been subjected this summer to an unusu...

Grandpa Armstrong Gives LC Voters a Tour of Mail-in Ballots

Fellow blogger LVCI beat me on Grandpa Armstrong's latest update, but I have to post about it anyway. This time, he actually put on a...

Monday, October 05, 2020

Toomey To End Political Career?

Just yesterday, I told several people that US Senator Pat Toomey would be running for Governor instead of seeking re-election. According t...

McClure Introduces Third No-Tax Hike Budget in a Row

For the third time since taking office as Northampton County Executive, Lamont McClure has proposed a budget that holds the line on real est...

Friday, October 02, 2020

Best Wishes for President and Melania Trump

Both President Donald Trump and the First Lady, Melania, have tested positive for Covid-19 . The President is reportedly experiencing mild...

NorCo Exec Proposes No-Tax Hike 2021 Budget

I will update this post once Executive Lamont McClure finishes his budget address.

NorCo Council Approves Additional $2.4 MM in Covid-19 Relief

This warning against ballot harvesting is at every drop box. At their October 1 meeting Northampton County Council voted to spend $2.4 ...

Thursday, October 01, 2020

MC/Muhlenberg Poll Shows Trump Has Three-Point Lead in NorCo

A Muhlenberg College Morning Call poll released today shows incumbent Susan Wild with a substantial (52-39) lead in the Pa. 7th Congressiona...

Low-Income Seniors and Vets Might Be Eligible for Free Internet

From Northampton County: Internet vouchers are now available in Northampton County to low-income veterans and seniors. Recipients must meet...

NorCo Has had 215 "Early Voters" as of September 30

This area is set aside for voters to complete ballots. There are three ways to vote in Northampton County. First, you can vote at your ...

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