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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Donald Trump’s upcoming campaign rally in Schnecksville is expected to cause traffic disruptions throughout the Lehigh Valley, state police warn. -
The Lehigh Valley is under a slight risk of excessive rainfall, with the Weather Prediction Center warning of localized and isolated areas of flash flooding Thursday into Friday.
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Two people died in separate incidents on Route 145 in Lehigh and Northampton counties over a nine-hour period, authorities said. A 15-year-old was hit by a vehicle on MacArthur Road in Whitehall and a dump truck driver died in Lehigh Township.
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The Pennsylvania Museum and Historical Commission will recognize the Allentown State Hospital — which was demolished at the end of 2020 — as a significant part of the Commonwealth’s history by awarding it an Official State Historical Marker.
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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday unanimously passed legislation crafted by Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, targeting pet insurance contracts. It would make sure waiting periods or coverage exclusions are clearly explained.
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If you’re one of the procrastinators who has put off the annual task of filing taxes, Pennsylvania is reaching out a helping hand and extending its customer service hours through the Department of Revenue.
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It's solar eclipse day. Here are a few final things to know as we count down to the cosmic spectacle that has been dominating the public consciousness.
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An earthquake rattled the Lehigh Valley and the greater Mid-Atlantic on Friday, with social media instantly blowing up. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was centered in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — about 35 miles from Bethlehem.
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Social media platforms, a toll-free number and online tip form are all part of what police are calling “PSP Tips” – a means for the community to provide information that might help solve a case, including some that are decades old.
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A total of 69 military aircraft will be flying in and out of Lehigh Valley International Airport from Saturday through Monday, including Blackhawks, Apaches and Chinook helicopters.
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Resurrected Life Community Church will hold a community lament and service of remembrance for Tyre Nichols on Sunday night in Allentown.
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A mother bear and her cubs are nestled under the deck of a Pike County home, and you can peek in on them 24/7. The camera is expected to be up until late March or early April, when the bears leave the den.
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Based on history alone, fans of winter should be optimistic. But El Niño doesn't just affect one season, and scientists warn its possible return is a major cause for concern. Here's what we know so far.
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A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 4 p.m. Wednesday, with snow coming down in a predicted burst across much of the Lehigh Valley.
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A storm system is forecast to approach the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday and bring with it a variety of wintry hazards, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory.
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A complex storm system is taking aim at the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, and the midweek event could bring an extended period of snow to the area. But forecasters caution the "warm nose" of the storm could spoil the event for some.
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With all the precipitation that's fallen — 5.86 inches since Dec. 1 — we could've been buried under 58+ inches of snow so far this winter. But those storm systems haven't had much cold air to interact with, and it's made all the difference.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day has become a day of service each year, as people come together to take action and make their communities better. Here are volunteer opportunities and events taking place in the Lehigh Valley.
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Nkasso, a West African family-owned eatery, held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Friday at 44 N. 8th Street in Allentown. It offers bissap, a drink made out of the flowers of the Roselle plant (a variety of Hibiscus), along with other cultural staples.
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The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have a new team pet — and we're paws-itive he'll be a perennial All-Star with fans at the PPL Center in Allentown.
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"My daughter is on the Lehigh Valley Polar Bears ice hockey team," the Facebook post said. "Once a year they have a big fundraiser where the parents need to donate a basket... would anyone be willing to donate?" Within days, the post had more than 200 responses.
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During a visit stateside and nearing the end of a whirlwind tour of Pennsylvania, UK Phillies fan Dave Shaw dropped into Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs also made his trip to the ballpark one to remember.
