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Published: Jul 22 2012 08:00:00 PM EDT Updated On: Jul 23 2012 09:43:28 AM EDT

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Unofficial winner: Donchez over Reynolds in Bethlehem mayoral race

Pennsylvania's primary election day was Tuesday, but the winner of the Democratic nomination in the Bethlehem mayoral race wasn't decided until early Wednesday morning.
Scott Ott moves on to general election for Lehigh County executive

Lehigh County Commissioner Scott Ott will be continuing his campaign to serve as the next Lehigh County executive.
Callahan wins Democratic nod for Northampton County executive

Northampton County Democrats are sending Bethlehem's mayor onto the general election as their candidate for county executive.
Francis Acosta wins Democratic nod for Reading City Council president

Reading City Council President Francis Acosta will remain on the ballot for the general election in November.
Royals 1 win away from Kelly Cup title with Game 3 victory

The Reading Royals defeated the Stockton Thunder, 3-1, on Tuesday night in Game 3 of the Kelly Cup Finals.
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Cory Michael

The Reading Royals are in the ECHL Championship Finals for the first time. They're playing the Stockton Thunder for the Kelly Cup. We invite you to share your fan photos with us by uploading them here: wfmz.com/uploadimages.
Police: Pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV in Allentown

Mike Nester

A woman was killed when she was struck by an SUV Tuesday night, police said.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with car in Amity, police say

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A motorcyclist was killed in an accident in Berks County on Tuesday.
Firefighters prevent Burger King from going up in flames

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Firefighters made quick work of a fire that damaged the Burger King in Muhlenberg Twp., Berks Co., forcing the restaurant to close until further notice.
DA: Ex-cop, wife embezzle $850K from South Whitehall Township

A Lehigh County couple worked together to embezzle hundreds of thousands of dollars from South Whitehall Township, officials said Tuesday.

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Chef Alan's closes Fairgrounds Square restaurant

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Chef Alan's has closed its restaurant in Muhlenberg Twp., Berks Co., dealing yet another blow to the struggling Fairgrounds Square Mall.

KidsPeace files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

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KidsPeace, a private charity that serves children with behavioral and mental health needs, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday.

Disney's pirates, princesses to bring adventure to Reading

The characters from two of Disney's most popular TV shows will be appearing together on stage in Reading this fall.

Thief identified by gray hat

A man who stole a big-screen TV, as well as $7. 19 in change and various food items from a home, was identified by police by a gray hat he was trying to hide, officials said.