Jim Deegan is the Executive Editor of LehighValleyNews.com, a local news outlet covering the Lehigh Valley region in Pennsylvania, with a focus on the town of Emmaus. With years of experience in local journalism, Jim covers a wide range of topics including breaking news, community events, crime, and human interest stories, providing the residents of the Lehigh Valley with accurate and timely news updates.
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Jim Deegan's coverage primarily focuses on local news and events in the United States, specifically Pennsylvania and Emmaus. The prevalent themes are government & politics, crime, and sports. He frequently covers evolving stories, breaking news, and government announcements.
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By: Jim Deegan
It’s expected to be a busy day for power crews in the Lehigh Valley with a wind advisory in place until 8 p.m., northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 55 mph. Met-Ed and PPL Electric Utilities were reporting scattered outages.
Crews worked Saturday to repair a sinkhole that opened in the westbound lanes of the highway in Northampton County. PennDOT said motorists should expect delays and use caution throughout the day.
By: Jim Deegan
More than a dozen musical acts and food and craft vendors will be spread across the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem for the festival featuring Jamaican vibes. It's set for Saturday, July 6.
The former president will visit Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township on Saturday, April 13 — his first visit to the Lehigh Valley since days before the 2020 election.
By: Jim Deegan
Traffic, tickets, weather and more. Here's what to expect as former President Donald Trump makes his first official visit back to the Lehigh Valley since he was president in 2020.
By: Jim Deegan
Jack Fisher pitched 11 years in the big leagues — four with the New York Mets from 1964 to 1967. The team is commemorating the 60th anniversary of old Shea Stadium this week. They've invited Fisher to deliver the first pitch, again.
Voters are casting ballots in several races at the federal and state levels of government in Tuesday's primary election. Republican and Democratic voters will pick their nominees for the fall's general election.
By: Jim Deegan
A rundown of how all the local races shook out in Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary election — and the races that are now set for the general election in the fall, according to the counties' unofficial election returns.
By: Jim Deegan
Three Republicans sought the party's nomination in the 7th Congressional District primary to face incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in the November election. Ryan Mackenzie emerged victorious.
By: Jim Deegan
About 2,000 runners registered for the races that started at William Allen High School and ended at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown on Sunday. Volunteers and spectators lined the route in support of racers. (See the top finishers)
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