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.
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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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The Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross said it helped 38 people – 28 adults and 10 children – affected by a row home fire on South Jefferson Street near West Maple Street.
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September is National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to raise awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness for homes, businesses and neighborhoods.
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The Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market officially added The Brass Rail to its list of merchants Thursday morning — the first time the eatery has been in operation since it shuttered on Lehigh Street in June 2022.
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While Tropical Storm Francine and its remnants will not be moving this way, it will play a role in the Lehigh Valley’s weather pattern for the next few days.
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Early Tuesday, Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur who has a home in the Lehigh Valley, launched into space for a second time as part of a mission dubbed Polaris Dawn. The launch was visible in the area.
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"I've never seen traffic in the Lehigh Valley and the aggressiveness that we've seen in the past couple of years like it is now. It’s absolutely [expletive] bananas," one Lehigh Valley lawmaker said.
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“We follow where the evidence leads and we do what we think is necessary to reach the correct conclusion," the Lehigh County District Attorney said of fatal crash investigations.
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Authorities have identified a Monroe County man who died Wednesday as the result of a motorcycle crash on Route 22 in Bethlehem Township.
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Forecasters are increasingly confident that two storms will not become one over the weekend, and that's a benefit to the Lehigh Valley. Instead of a more intense rainfall, we'll have a wet Saturday and a beautiful Sunday on tap.
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A 39-year-old city man was shot to death Monday night in the area of North Law and Liberty streets, officials said. The victim was identified as Terrence Brunson.
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This week on Political Pulse, Chris and Tom move away from talk of the presidential race and shift gears to focus on statehouse races.
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Becoming a Lehigh Valley Ambassador will unlock a digital membership card, discounts and perks, it was announced last week. The cards can be stored in an Apple or Google wallet and used at participating partners.