Phil Gianficaro is a reporter for LehighValleyNews.com, with previous experience as an award-winning columnist for USA Today Networks. His articles cover a range of topics, including local news, human interest stories, community events, and profiles. Phil's work has been featured in various publications, including the Bucks County Courier Times, The Intelligencer, Burlington County Times, and Suburban Life Magazine.
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Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, United States (Local)
Phil Gianficaro's articles primarily cover local news, community events, human interest stories and business/economy in the Lehigh Valley area. The themes he often covers include entertainment news, family & relationships, and culture & society.
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Since his coverage is heavily focused on specific geographic locations and communities within Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley region (local government announcements also feature prominently), PR professionals should tailor their pitches to reflect an understanding of this regional focus.
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By: Phil Gianficaro
A memorial sign dedication for the late Allentown Fire Department Assistant Chief Christopher Kiskeravage was held outside the Mack Southside Fire Department on Friday morning. A stretch of Lehigh Street outside the fire station is named in his honor.
By: Phil Gianficaro
The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown will host its 39th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament on Monday, May 6 at Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville. Proceeds benefit BCGA youth programs.
By: Phil Gianficaro
Cedar Crest College held a groundbreaking ceremony on a $2.5 million softball field renovation project on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The current grass and dirt field will be replaced by an all-weather turf field, with lights installed.
By: Phil Gianficaro
Discussion on the proposed construction of a Wawa at MacArthur Road and Mickley Road was among several projects tabled by the Whitehall Township Planning Commission last week.
By: Phil Gianficaro
The unknown cause of a massive fire that destroyed Doctor Diesel trucking company in North Whitehall Township early Monday morning is under investigation.
By: Phil Gianficaro
The Lehigh Valley Comprehensive Planning Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved an application from the Parkland School District for a 12,832-square-foot addition to the second floor of the new operations center currently under construction at 2619 Stadium Road in Orefield.
By: Phil Gianficaro
Incumbent state Rep. Zach Mako defeated newcomer Zachari Halkias, a Slatington councilman, in the GOP primary in the 183rd District. He will be opposed by Democrat Joseph Lenzi in the November general election.
By: Phil Gianficaro
The Lehigh Valley Comprehensive Planning Committee on Tuesday agreed to add new definitions for ordinances in Plainfield Township addressing the keeping and raising of chickens at residential properties.
By: Phil Gianficaro
The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission on Thursday approved a staff review of a Parkland School District proposal for a second floor being added to its new operations center currently under construction.
By: Phil Gianficaro
Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced on Friday that six persons have been charged in a large-scale burglary ring throughout the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
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