James Johnson
News & Information DirectorJames Johnson, a Poconos and Lehigh Valley local who began volunteering for Sunday's Weekend Edition in 2019, proudly joined WDIY as News and Information Director in September 2020. Many customers, clients, friends and strangers over his 25 year career in hospitality, sales and small business consulting have suggested he should be on the radio, so now he is, living out his dream job with WDIY. He is dedicated to bringing balanced journalism, engaging local and regional stories, and continuing the fantastic work of WDIY's valuable volunteer hosts and writers, who contribute exceptional News and Public Affairs content for the listeners of the Lehigh Valley.
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St. Luke's University Health Network's Dr. Jeffrey Jahre is back with another coronavirus update discussing the still ever-present dangers of the Omicron B.A.2 subvariant and other COVID mutations, recent CDC vaccine approvals for children, monkeypox, and more. -
St. Luke's University Health Network's Dr. Jeffrey Jahre is backfor another coronavirus update as he reviews the dangers of COVID-19, discusses the uptick in cases caused by the B.A.2 variant of Omicron, the differences in symptoms and effects of Delta versus B.A. 2, the masking controversy, and how taking personal responsibility of risk is the best strategy.
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The Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley recently unveiled a new mural celebrating the legacy of a famed baseball legend and humanitarian. WDIY’s James Johnson bring this report on the ceremony, and attendees’ reflections on the larger inspiration behind the artwork.
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Northampton County’s District Attorney says the county is implementing its first-ever full-time Drug Task Force to help combat the opioid crisis. WDIY’s James Johnson has more.
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A Nestle distribution center in the Lehigh Valley will be distributing a new emergency shipment of infant formula to help alleviate the ongoing nationwide shortage. WDIY's James Johnson has more.
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Northampton County has received over $700,000 in funding to preserve a historic house in Bethlehem. WDIY’s James Johnson has more.
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The Lehigh County Public Defender’s Office will be holding its third Community Outreach Day this weekend, connecting members of the community with important resources. WDIY’s James Johnson has more.
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St. Luke's University Health Network's Dr. Jeffrey Jahre is back for another coronavirus update, where he discusses the uptick in cases because of the BA.2 Omicron subvariant, masking controversies, St. Luke's joining a nationwide children's hospital network and more.
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Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin is reminding voters to only drop off their own ballots during the May 17 primary election, or else they may be prosecuted. WDIY’s James Johnson has more.
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St. Luke's University Health Network's Dr. Jeffrey Jahre is back with the 25th coronavirus update discussing COVID-19 case rates falling rapidly around the nation and the Lehigh Valley, how to react to changing restrictions and guidance, plus St. Luke's being named one of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the fourth year in a row.
