Jason Addy | LehighValleyNews.com

Paige Cognetti (left), and Rob Bresnahan

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Brooks wins hotly contested 7th District Democratic Congressional race, Bresnahan and Cognetti to square off in 8th

Borys Krawczeniuk | WVIA News, Tom Shortell / LehighValleyNews.com, Jason Addy | LehighValleyNews.com

Former firefighter Bob Brooks piled up more than twice as votes as his closest contenders to win the Democratic nomination for the 7th Congressional District seat. Brooks will face incumbent Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance serves lunch Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 during a visit to the Allentown Rescue Mission.

Pennsylvania News

Vice President Vance serves lunch at Allentown Rescue Mission after Alburtis rally

Jason Addy | LehighValleyNews.com

Vice President J.D. Vance stopped Tuesday at Allentown Rescue Mission after laying the blame for an 'affordability crisis' at former President Joe Biden’s feet during a stop in Alburtis.

Allentown City Council is considering a proposal to establish a one-year pilot program that would send EMTs and mental health specialists to some 911 calls.

Pennsylvania News

Residents put community response teams on Allentown City Council’s agenda — and maybe the ballot, too

Jason Addy | LehighValleyNews.com

A proposal to establish a one-year pilot program for EMTs and mental health specialists to respond to some 911 calls could be on November ballots if the Allentown City Council doesn't approve it.