Tom Shortell

Northampton County steps up effort to regain a Founding Father's long-lost will

By: Tom Shortell

George Taylor's will disappeared from the county archives before ending up in the New York Public Library 130 years ago. Now, local officials are trying to bring it home.

PA passes $50.8 billion budget, but key questions remain

By: Tom Shortell

Policy goals around marijuana, minimum wage, public transit and energy weren't addressed in the 2026-27 budget, making the November elections more consequential.

Jeffries and Shapiro rally behind Brooks with Election Day 100 days out

By: Tom Shortell

The Lehigh Valley's battleground congressional district keeps drawing America's biggest political leaders.

Green Party candidate enters PA-7 race amid controversy

By: Tom Shortell

Andrew Tupone said Thursday that he is a legitimate member of the Green Party who's "in it to win it." The Green Party of Pennsylvania has disavowed him.

Fraud lawsuit against Lehigh Valley congressional candidate may proceed, judge rules

By: Tom Shortell

Democrat Bob Brooks' former mother-in-law alleges he is attempting to hide his assets to escape a debt of more than $162,000.

Huh? Green Party tries to bounce Green Party candidate from congressional race

By: Tom Shortell

The Green Party of Pennsylvania says Andrew Tupone is misleading Lehigh Valley voters by identifying himself as a Green Party candidate.

Speaker Johnson warns of socialist takeover during Lehigh County visit

By: Tom Shortell

U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie slammed Democrat Bob Brooks for attacking volunteer firefighters as 'scabs' in a social media post.

Meet the Lehigh Valley's newest political bosses

By: Tom Shortell

Northampton County Democratic Chair Baron Vanderburg and Lehigh County Republican Committee Chair George Rivera want to change the course of politics in the Lehigh Valley.

Political Pulse: The Final Leg of Election 2026

By: Tom Shortell

Political parties are ramping up their messaging as the election season enters the home stretch.

Mackenzie criticizes 'nut job' Brooks on national stage

By: Tom Shortell

U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie used his slot at the RNC midterm convention to attack Democratic challenger Bob Brooks. The Democrat fired back, calling him the president's lapdog.