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Thursday, September 03, 2026

Pa 07 Congressional Candidate Bob Brooks Accused of Racism During Tenure as Hecktown Social Club Stewart

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Blogger's Note: Last night, I received the news release you see below, from Lehigh Latino Republicans, accusing Pa.07 Congressional cand...
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Wednesday, September 02, 2026

After 36 Speakers, NorCo Elections Comm'n Plans Up to Six Pop-Up Elections and Will Try Adding 2-3 More Drop Boxes

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At yesterday's meeting of the Northampton County Elections Commission, conducted in County Council Chambers (and available on YouTube ),...
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Tuesday, September 01, 2026

Social Media Influencers Should Disclose Paid Political Promotion

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The New York Times and Philadelphia Inquirer  have published identical stories noting that what they call "social media stars" ar...
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Monday, August 31, 2026

Pa. 07 Congressional Candidate Bob Brooks Must Answer Fraud Case By September 14

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Bob Brooks, Democratic nominee in the upcoming Pa. 7th Congressional District race against incumbent Ryan Mackenzie, is also the Defendant i...
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Friday, August 28, 2026

UPDATED: British Newspaper Reports Mackenzie Embellished Work in Private Sector ... Mackenzie Demands Retraction

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Incumbent Lehigh Valley Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (R. Pa.), who represents the Pa, 7th Congressional District is facing allegations that he...
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Thursday, August 27, 2026

Those Data Centers Are Evil ... Sez China

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One of my many guilty pleasures is YouTube. At this time of year, however, it gets annoying. Political ads grow like weeds, and it's oft...
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Brooks Appears to Dodge Debates with Mackenzie in Pa. 07 Race

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According to Ryan Mackenzie's Congressional Campaign, Democratic nominee Bob Brooks is playing debate dodgeball. Brooks is accused of fl...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Pa Residents Should Be Able to Take the Education Freedom Tax Credit

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There's little to boast about in the Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress. There's lots of room to complain. One feature that s...
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Monday, August 24, 2026

Baratta Provides a Primer on NorCo Governance

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As NorCo's top prosecutor, DA Steve Baratta is a busy guy. Though short-staffed, his office is responsible for prosecuting those accused...
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Friday, August 21, 2026

Ortiz Claims She Resigned from Allentown Redevelopment Authority Because of Mismanagement, Conflict of Interest

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On Wednesday, I told you that Allentown Redevelopment Authority (ARA) is being sued by Allentown-based developer Nat Hyman.  In January, on ...
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Why Does Kraft Pressure Zrinski To Deliver Quick Reports?

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When Lamont McClure was NorCo Exec, he often delivered lengthy addresses, although his focus was usually two or perhaps three matters. I hea...
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NorCo Council Opposes Hercules Cement's Desire to Release More Nitrogen Oxide and Volatile Organic Compounds Into Our Air

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Elected officials will dispute this, but they tend to be a lot more responsive to developers and vendors who give them huge chunks of money,...
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Thursday, August 20, 2026

NorCo Jail on Track for $4.5 Million in OT in 2026

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DeeAnn Lawrence, Northampton County's Corrections Director, told County Council in April that there were just 161 corrections officers ...
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Allentown's Redevelopment Authority Playing Games With Toy Factory

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Back in January , Allentown's Redevelopment Authority (ARA) voted to issue what is known as a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the old to...
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Governing Notes Allentown Mayor's Push For SNAP

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Governing , one of my favorite online sources for local government, published a story yesterday about Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk. He is one ...
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Monday, August 17, 2026

Jim Martin Made a Difference in Lehigh County

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div>Crimefighters are often called bulldogs. I would not use that term to describe former Lehigh County DA Jim Martin, that county's ...
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Friday, August 14, 2026

A Measles Outbreak in Pa.

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In 2024, Pennsylvania reported six cases of measles. In 2025, there were 16. This year, there have been 216 cases through August 10, accordi...
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Thursday, August 13, 2026

A Guided Tour of Portland

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Last night, I was provided a guided tour of Portland and Delaware Water Gap by none other than His Eminence, the Right Rev. Ron Angle. We we...
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Concerned Dems Want Brooks to Step Aside

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Monday was the last day for party nominees to withdraw their candidacies. Now a court order is required. Some of you were apparently hoping ...
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Pa. 07 Voter Registration Data Shows a Very Purple District

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As of August 10, the Department of State reports the following registration statistics for the Pa. 7 Congressional District: Democrats - 22...
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