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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As it has every year since 2017, Realtor.com unveiled its hottest ZIP codes in the United States on Tuesday to showcase the top markets attractive to homebuyers looking for a combination of value and desirability. One Lehigh Valley area made the top 10. -
“We have cooler air coming in," Lehigh Valley meteorologist Bobby Martrich said in his latest update. "Cooler air and refreshing air coming in for the next several days.” How far will temperatures fall?
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More than 5 inches of rain was reported to have fallen in parts of the Lehigh Valley on Sunday, according to official data from the National Weather Service.
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The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said Julian Diaz, 18, was burned by a bonfire that was ignited by an accelerant. Diaz died Sunday from his injuries, and state police are investigating.
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Swaths of the Lehigh Valley were inundated by heavy rainfall on Sunday, leading to flash floods and prompting water rescues. Some areas received nearly 5 inches of rain, with a secondary front set to bring more on Monday.
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Interest rates are dropping, but what does that mean for home buyers in the Lehigh Valley?
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The arrival of a slow-moving system will make for an unsettled weekend, forecasters say, with an excessive rainfall risk and potential flash flooding Sunday for the Lehigh Valley.
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In the home stretch of summer, is the worst of the heat behind us? Here’s where things stand in the Lehigh Valley as we look ahead — and enter the peak of hurricane season.
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The Storm Prediction Center has extended a tornado watch until 10 p.m., and the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 6:45 p.m.
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An Easton woman has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty related to a shooting incident in Bethlehem, the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
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The $208 million will also produce 295 new union jobs, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey’s announcement said, though it’s unclear what cut of the funding the Macungie facility is getting or the number of new jobs expected locally.
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The National Weather Service expanded an excessive heat warning into the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, calling for dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 degrees. A severe weather threat will follow.
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As of Tuesday, the Lehigh Valley was suffocating in its thirteenth day of 90-plus temperatures this summer, well on the way to surpassing the average of 14.42 days in the 90s for records that date back to 1912.
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Freezin' with Aubrie has targeted Butterscotch Krimpets — yes, like those of Tastykake snack cakes fame — to bring an exclusive snack to Dorney Park.
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Forecasters: Prepare for an active week of weather hazards, including the approach of Beryl remnantsThe Lehigh Valley will face “an active week in terms of weather hazards,” the National Weather Service said early Monday, with the remnants of Beryl expected to impact the area.
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On the night of June 30 into July 1, security guard Emilia Amaral, dispatcher Karen Romero, officer Tina Vu, dispatcher Christina Pulley and officer Jaime Hricko were part of an historic moment at Lehigh University.
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Possible showers and thunderstorms will provide little relief from the humidity over the next several days, according to the National Weather Service.
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This Fourth of July in the Lehigh Valley, the fireworks in the sky might come from Mother Nature. There's a storm threat, and some will be capable of producing very heavy rain that could lead to localized flash flooding.
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The Climate Prediction Center is favoring warmer than normal temperatures for the Lehigh Valley, which has an average daily high of 86.4 degrees in July, according to data from the National Weather Service.
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The Lehigh Valley IronPigs rolled out their Bethlehem City Connect merchandise Monday with a jersey, hat, and other offerings that take inspiration from the Bethlehem Star, along with nods to the history of Bethlehem Steel.
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Zero tolerance on fireworks: “If we just kind of let people light things off, someone's going to get hurt or killed," Bethlehem Police Chief Michelle Kott said.
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Days after ferocious storms barreled through the region, ripping down trees and power lines, the Lehigh Valley could be at risk of additional rounds of severe weather this weekend.
