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These are searchable, unofficial results as reported by the Lehigh County elections office on Tuesday night. Provisional ballots are not included. The vote will remain unofficial until certified in several days.

These are searchable, unofficial results as reported by the Northampton County elections office on Tuesday night. Provisional ballots are not included. The vote will remain unofficial until certified in several days.

Buglio, a Democrat from South Whitehall Township, has served as coroner since being appointed by the county commissioners in April 2022.

In the wake of countywide issues with voting machines, officials said, one precinct's judge of elections in Bethlehem was removed from his post for refusing to follow the county's directives.

Several county and municipal races in the Lehigh Valley were uncontested in the general election. That includes two of the highest-profile jobs in Lehigh and Northampton counties, as well as elected city representatives in Easton and Allentown.

Voters are casting ballots in several races at the county and local levels in Tuesday's general election. School board seats and statewide judicial posts also are up for grabs. Check out our rundown and last-minute checklist to get up to speed.

As Democrat Brian Panella and Republican Nancy Aaroe wage a rematch of their primary race for Northampton Co. Court of Common Pleas judge, both candidates say they are the more experienced one.

Lehigh County introduced new wide-ranging non-discrimination legislation for housing, education, health care and public accommodations establishing new protected classes not included in state law such as sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, age, weight, citizenship status and marital status. Legislators appeared supportive but indicated there would be likely amendments before passage

Lehigh County introduced a new agreement with the state Transportation Department to get released inmates official state IDs to reduce hardship when reentering society. The county is set to review the legislation for approval at the board's Nov. 8 meeting.

The officials announced a statewide drought watch this July. Here are the latest updates for Lehigh, Northampton and more.

More than $3.5M of the $90M allocated statewide is coming to the Lehigh Valley.

Lehigh County's balanced $522 million budget won’t raise taxes, but includes 3.5% raise for county employees.

The historic, all-metal structure dates back to 1860 and is a borough landmark.

The program will bring in local experts to act a resource for parents.

To avoid the hold, either walk inside to put the exact amount of your purchase on your card, or pay cash.

Harrington took the 1st-place prize of $720,000 in the 3rd Senior Open played in the Lehigh Valley.

The cyclists were on their way between the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., and New York City.

The owner of five restaurants in and around the Lehigh Valley was fined more than $15,000.

Restaurant and bar owners are worried they'll lose customers.

Financial aid can come from federal, state and private sources.

The rise in rental prices is exceeding the rise in the rate of inflation, according to an expert.

Catasauqua Police are investigating the incident.