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Lehigh Valley legal, political community pays tribute to Jim Martin: ‘Dedicated his life to public service’

The news that former Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin died Saturday quickly spread in the Lehigh Valley legal and political communities, prompting tributes.

Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin spends a few moments with Ramona, the office’s courthouse companion, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Taxes in Ancient Oaks, a suburban Lower Macungie Township neighborhood, generally rose after Lehigh County’s last property tax reassessment, in 2013. (Michael Kubel/The Morning Call)

Property reassessments in Pa. are a political hot potato: ‘Nobody wants to touch it’

People in rain ponchos run for shelter from a storm during Musikfest on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

After recent rain, is Lehigh Valley still in a drought? What the latest map shows

FILE – Hayden Panettiere arrives at the premiere of “Blonde,” on Sept. 13, 2022, at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the TV’s ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

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Man, 20, dies in Northampton County crash
Man, 20, dies in Northampton County crash
Jim Martin, longest-serving Lehigh County DA, dies
Jim Martin, longest-serving Lehigh County DA, dies
Thunderstorms, flash flooding could impact Lehigh Valley Sunday evening
Thunderstorms, flash flooding could impact Lehigh Valley Sunday evening
Lehigh Valley legal, political community pays tribute to Jim Martin: ‘Dedicated his life to public service’
Lehigh Valley legal, political community pays tribute to Jim Martin: ‘Dedicated his life to public service’
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Naked & unafraid: South Florida dinner party serves up fine dining, clothing-optional
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Eagles open preseason with a thud
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Executive football preview: The Raptors hope to put on a good show in their brand new stadium
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Retail Watch: Downtown Allentown welcomes new life with winery
Allentown police officer testified drunk at homicide trial, charged with DUI, authorities say
Allentown police officer testified drunk at homicide trial, charged with DUI, authorities say
Former Lehigh County DA Jim Martin through the years | PHOTOS
Former Lehigh County DA Jim Martin through the years | PHOTOS

Local News

Plate, fork and knife on a wood table with the words food safety inspections on the plate.

Lehigh Valley food safety report: Pork thawing on counter, gnats behind bar, ‘black mold-like substances’

Here's the latest batch of food safety inspection results from around the Lehigh Valley.

Sports

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni watches a replay during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Eagles open preseason with a thud

Eagles’ backups make a bad first impression.

Things to Do

The Allentown city skyline is seen Thursday, June 9, 2022. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Be a Lehigh Valley insider with our guides to the most unique restaurants, shops and more

Here's your guide to exploring all of the unique places in the Lehigh Valley.

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The 46th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival Honoring Tradition features Native American drumming, singing, dancing, food, artisans, cultural heritage activities.
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Opinion

Hazy conditions from Canadian wildfire smoke is seen over the Lehigh Valley Thursday, July 16, 2026. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Faith & Values: The architecture of the heart

The most dangerous things rarely announce themselves. They drift in quietly and do their damage...

Crime and Public Safety

A photograph of Jack Pletz, 24, is displayed during a news conference Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Allentown. Pletz is accused of throwing an explosive device outside a Catasauqua polling place during the primary election. (Chris Dornblaser / The Morning Call)

Man charged with throwing explosive near Catasauqua polling place harassed neighbor who testified, police say

Jack Pletz, who is charged with throwing an explosive at a Catasauqua polling place during...

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Today’s children could prosper in tomorrow’s shortage of young workers

An abundance of young workers will turn into an undersupply by 2040.

Pennsylvania News

Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg on July 26, 2023. (Amanda Berg/For Spotlight PA)

Pa. has quietly passed a law undermining a court decision on lucrative mineral rights

The $1B battle over mineral rights is 130 years in the making, and may only...

National News

The “Kind of Blue” album cover is on display at Bull Moose record store in Portland, Maine, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 on the 60th anniversary of the album’s release. (AP Photo/David Sharp)

Today in History: August 17, Miles Davis releases ‘Kind of Blue’

Trumpeter Miles Davis released “Kind of Blue,” regarded as one of the most influential jazz...

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Allentown man known as ‘Los Ten’ sentenced for 2024 fatal hit-and-run crash in Bethlehem

Jose Vladmir Jerez, 25, was charged with homicide by vehicle, accidents involving death or personal...

Bethlehem Area

Bob Brooks and members of the Pennsylvania Alliance for Retired Americans hold a rally seeking to sound the alarm about the possibility of future cuts in Social Security benefits on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Bethlehem. (Lindsay Weber/The Morning Call)

Democrats at Bethlehem rally sound alarm over Social Security, and seek to make it a 2026 election issue

Democratic and labor-aligned groups are seeking to sound the alarm for 2026 midterm voters about...