James Zipprodt
News and Public Affairs DirectorJames is the News and Public Affairs Director for WDIY. He reports on stories in the Lehigh Valley and across the state which impact the region, along with managing WDIY's volunteers who help create the station's diverse line-up of public affairs programs.
Email: jamesz@wdiy.org
Phone: 610-694-8100 x3
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North America’s oldest existing Moravian structure is a familiar one in Nazareth, and as WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports, it will see major preservation work.
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A new study will determine what tourism-related improvements can be made to historic Bethlehem. WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports.
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The Pennsylvania state budget includes more funding for mental health services, including suicide lifelines and behavioral health centers. WDIY’s James Zipprodt has more.
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A regional music festival will continue even after its sponsoring organization shut down. WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports.
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Pennsylvania has avoided a severe nursing shortage predicted by experts and media outlets two years ago. WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports it’s largely thanks to the state’s colleges.
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A regional arts organization is shutting down with little explanation. WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports.
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The FIFA World Cup is down to its final matches to crown a new champion. Curt Mosel of ArtsQuest and Miguel Perez-Soto reflect on the semifinals and preview what promises to be an unforgettable Final.
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Another medical college is being planned for the Lehigh Valley. WDIY’s James Zipprodt has more.
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James Zipprodt talks with Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites' Beth Beatty about the upcoming Blueberry Festival, taking place at Historic Burnside July 18 and 19.
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Young people on bikes are at the center of a new data collection model to pinpoint areas with higher air pollution impacts. WDIY's James Zipprodt reports.