Stephanie Sigafoos
Managing Producer, DigitalA Lehigh Valley native, I come to LehighValleyNews.com from The Morning Call where I worked more than 14 years in various roles on the digital news team. An Easton (Go Rovers!) and Kutztown University graduate, I live on Allentown’s east side and I’m actively involved in the Midway Manor community group. In my spare time, I also enjoy the local craft beer scene, love to travel and can often be found tracking severe weather. Contact me at StephanieS@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8160.
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The 2025 report from the Pennsylvania Local Government Commission was mandated under Act 38 of 2023 and examines whether automated speed enforcement — commonly known as speed cameras — should be expanded beyond Philadelphia and highway work zones. -
El senador estatal Jarrett Coleman, republicano por los condados de Lehigh y Bucks, convocó un foro telefónico comunitario a las 6 p.m. del martes 13 para escuchar reclamos sobre el programa automatizado de control en autobuses escolares.
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State Sen. Jarrett Coleman, R-Lehigh/Bucks, has scheduled a telephone town hall at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, to hear concerns over the automated school bus enforcement program.
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Tres incendios simultáneos ponen a prueba a los bomberos de Allentown y reavivan alerta de seguridad“Sin su apoyo continuo, los incidentes de anoche habrían tenido un desenlace muy distinto”, dijo el capitán Jonathan Hammel sobre la ayuda mutua al Departamento de Bomberos de Allentown.
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“Without their continued partnership and assistance, the outcomes of last night’s incidents would have been much different,” Capt. Jonathan Hammel said of mutual aid provided to Allentown Fire Department and city residents.
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This week's episode welcomes former Lehigh Valley representatives in the U.S. House. Susan Wild and Charlie Dent join host Tom Shortell to discuss campaigning and the stakes in PA's 7th District.
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Mientras distintas entidades recaudan con cámaras automáticas en autobuses escolares, incumplen una exigencia clave: publicar un informe anual y datos sobre cómo funciona el sistema.
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As various entities continue to collect revenue from automated school bus camera enforcement, they’ve failed to meet one of the law’s most basic transparency requirements — publishing an annual public report and operational data on how the system is operating.
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Updated federal income tax brackets take effect in 2026, lowering the amount of income taxed at higher rates for many households.
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In 2025, LehighValleyNews.com readers gravitated toward stories that reflected mounting economic pressure, public safety concerns, environmental uncertainty and moments of sharp civic tension.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers moved closer to establishing a statewide restriction on student cell phone use in public schools, as the state House passed legislation requiring "bell-to-bell" phone bans during the school day.
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The study, released late last week by the Delaware River Basin Commission, detected per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in surface water, sediment, fish and blue crab tissue collected throughout the basin, including along the tidal Delaware River.
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Una muerte reciente por ahogamiento llevó al forense del condado de Lehigh a pedir precaución en el agua ante la llegada del verano.
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A recent drowning death has prompted the Lehigh County Coroner to ask people to keep water safety in mind as we enter the summer season.
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From large-scale warehouse expansion and emerging data center projects to pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly’s arrival, the live show put the region under the microscope during a period of significant change.
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La policía de Lehigh Valley enfrenta desafíos operativos para responder a grandes tomas ilegales de calles, sin agravar situaciones peligrosas que involucran motociclistas a alta velocidad y numerosas multitudes.
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Los clientes de electricidad en Pennsylvania pagarán tarifas más altas desde el 1 de junio, justo cuando aumenta el uso de aire acondicionado.
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Desde el 6 de junio, conductores en Pennsylvania que usen celulares al volante enfrentarán multas y cargos adicionales.
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On this week's Lehigh Valley Political Pulse, host Tom Shortell and political scientist Chris Borick break down the 2026 primary election results.
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A new citizen-led nonprofit has officially launched in Easton, bringing together residents and community advocates concerned about rapid downtown development, preservation standards and public access to planning decisions.
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Electric customers across Pennsylvania will see higher supply rates beginning June 1, adding new pressure to household budgets just as air conditioning demand starts to climb.
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A rainy Memorial Day weekend forecast is forcing some schedule changes across the Lehigh Valley, but several of the region’s biggest annual events say they’re moving forward — rain or shine.
