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'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 "What Makes Sense" party, not claiming any affiliation, really listening to people's platforms, and looking at their records. However, I am exceptionally unforgiving for politicians who lie, cheat, and steal. I am a "one strike you're out" 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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Brian Gabriel Lopez and Philip Shawn Zampirri, both of Quakertown, are charged with robbery and criminal conspiracy; police say they robbed a local man at gunpoint then headed to Silhouettes Showbar.
This weekend, Lower Milford will kick back and celebrate the 10th Annual Fall Festival, and here's what you need to know
In the midst of the rain and thunder, a local family found a lost, scared brindle pup that needs help finding his home.
Yo ho, yo ho—it’s a pirate’s day for you!
You asked, we got the answers. Just how would you be alerted if there was a tornado in your area?
A cold front will bring heavy rain and high winds to the Lehigh Valley for Tuesday, Sept. 18
Upper Saucon Board of Supervisors will hear discussion on several issues this evening, including public use of the school district tennis courts, and restricting parking in a residential neighborhood.
Our weekly roundup of jobs throughout Southern Lehigh and nearby areas
iPhone 5 Pre-orders sold out in one hour on Friday.
Heading out to Community Day today? Here's a roundup of information you'll need to know when you go.
Former DeSales employee John Bednarik II pleads guilty to videotaping women on DeSales campus -- including one while she pumped breast milk -- for 'sexual gratification.'
Heading out to Community Day tomorrow? Here's a roundup of information you'll need to know when you go.
Proceeds from the fourth annual Catherine Boulay Foundation 'Fight Like a Girl' 5K race/walk on Saturday, Sept. 15 help raise money for cancer survivors and caregivers.
In a list compiled by Politics PA, the Simmons/Deely race is named as one of the top races in this year's election cycle.
Scott Michael Haas, whose car collided with a school bus en route to Lehigh Christian Academy, pleads guilty Monday to a DUI. Police had said he had the prescription drug methadone in his system.
This week's theme revolves around the latest weapon of choice in the Lehigh Valley -- the kitchen knife.
Jose Louis Torres was sentenced Monday in Lehigh County Court in connection with a string of burglaries in 2010 and 2011, including one in Orefield.
Some say tornado, some say heavy winds. What everyone agrees on is that severe weather ripped through Coopersburg Saturday, leaving broken trees, uprooted flag poles and downed power lines.
