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Elizabeth Rich broke into hard journalism at 9 years old. The expose, on firecracker debris in the driveway, was the talk of the dinner table. From there, Elizabeth worked as an associate producer for her hometown Fox affiliate (WDAF Fox4, Kansas City)  and a health care journalism fellow at Minnesota 2020, a public policy think tank. Most recently, Elizabeth was the editor-in-chief of the Health Care Ledger, a regional publication for medical professionals and patients in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. <br><br><b>Elizabeth&#39;s Beliefs</b><br>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. <br><br><b>Politics </b><br>How would you describe your political beliefs?

I am a die-hard member of the &#34;What Makes Sense&#34; party, not claiming any affiliation, really listening to people&#39;s platforms, and looking at their records. However, I am exceptionally unforgiving for politicians who lie, cheat, and steal. I am a &#34;one strike you&#39;re out&#34; kind of person.

<br>Are you registered with a certain party? Nope<br><br><b>Religion</b><br>How religious would you consider yourself?  

I am Jewish, and am very interested in religion in general. I find that a belief system keeps me grounded.<br><b><br>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>

<br>What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?  

There are serious budget discussions in all the municipalities, as well as issues like the Gerryville mining saga.

 

<br>Where do you stand on each of these issues?

Interested, curious, and ready to hear more.

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Presidential Debate Schedule 2012

Tonight the vice presidential candidates have it out. Find out when the next matchups are scheduled and what the topics are.

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Presidential Debate Schedule 2012
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RECALL: Frosted and Unfrosted Mini-Wheats

Kellogg's is recalling frosted and unfrosted Mini-Wheats for possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh from a manufacturing part.

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RECALL: Frosted and Unfrosted Mini-Wheats
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Presidential Debate Schedule 2012

The first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney was held Oct. 3. Find out when the next matchups are scheduled and what the topics are.

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Presidential Debate Schedule 2012
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Ask a Patch Pro: Dorrit Emerich, State Farm Agent

For our latest Patch Pro article, and just in time for winter weather, we ask State Farm agent Dorrit Emerich to stop by and help us understand the ins and outs of insurance.

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Ask a Patch Pro: Dorrit Emerich, State Farm Agent
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Remaining Presidential Debate Schedule 2012

President Barack Obama and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney will meet in two more debates, vice-presidential debate tomorrow night.

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Remaining Presidential Debate Schedule 2012
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Southern Lehigh Collects 80 Pounds of Unused Medication

Lehigh County police departments collected 944.5 pounds of unused and expired medications during the fifth National Take Back Day drug collection event on Sept. 29, 2012.

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Southern Lehigh Collects 80 Pounds of Unused Medication
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Do You Want a Shot at a Cool Million?

'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' seeks contestants in the Greater Philadelphia region with local tryouts.

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Do You Want a Shot at a Cool Million?
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Op-Ed: Kevin Deely 'I'm Responding to Simmons' Lies'

In an op-ed, Kevin Deely, challenger for the 131 district seat responds to a recent round of advertisements released by incumbent Rep. Justin Simmons campaign.

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Op-Ed: Kevin Deely 'I'm Responding to Simmons' Lies'
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Tell Us: Who Won the Debate?

Did you watch the first presidential debate and, if so, what did you think of it?

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Tell Us: Who Won the Debate?
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