Regional Digital Editor

John Misinco

John Misinco is Regional Digital Editor for The Morning Call and MediaNews Group's PA/NJ region. He started at the Call in 2013 and has led digital/audience since 2014. Before that he was at the Pocono Record, helping lead its digital transformation. John is a native of Bethlehem, where he graduated from Lehigh University and Liberty High School.

Allentown rings in the new year Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2026, by dropping a giant Lehigh Valley Phantoms-themed hockey puck in Center Square, along with a drone light show. (John Misinco/The Morning Call)

WATCH: Allentown rings in 2026 with Phantoms puck drop and drone light show

January 1, 2026 at 4:37 a.m.

WATCH: Allentown's New Year's Eve puck drop was accompanied by a drone light show.

Bethlehem rings in the new year for 2026 with the annual Peeps chick drop as part of PeepsFest. (John Misinco/The Morning Call)

WATCH: Bethlehem rings in 2026 with annual Peeps chick drop

January 1, 2026 at 4:36 a.m.

Watch: Bethlehem rings in the new year (early) for 2026 with the annual Peeps chick drop as part of PeepsFest.

Traffic moves slowly though heavy snow Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, on West Broad Street in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Snow totals for Lehigh Valley drop as winter weather advisory issued for Friday. Latest on timing, snow map

December 26, 2025 at 11:43 a.m.

Wintry precipitation remains a near-certainty for the Lehigh Valley region after Christmas, but how much snow and ice will fall remains in flux, according to forecasters.

This forecast map from the National Weather Service shows the potential for wintry weather across eastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, as a coastal storm system is set to affect the region. (NWS)

Coastal storm could bring Lehigh Valley its first ‘measurable’ snow next week

November 28, 2025 at 3:56 p.m.

A coastal storm Tuesday is set to bring the "potential for measurable snowfall for eastern PA,” including the Lehigh Valley, according to the National Weather Service.

Chinedu Ekuma of Catasauqua pleaded guilty to a scheme that took businesses and individuals for nearly $2 million.

Pennsylvania Superior Court and Commonwealth Court election results: Democrats sweep races

November 5, 2025 at 12:49 a.m.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention elections weren't the only judicial elections being decided by voters in Tuesday's elections. See results.

A promotional graphic for The Morning Call Game of the Week Challenge shows two football helmets going head to head.

Game of the Week Challenge: Pick Week 10 Lehigh Valley high school football winners

October 20, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Vote on who you think will win Lehigh Valley high school football games for Week 10 of the 2025 season for a chance to win a prize.

Allentown student charged in bomb threat to school, police say

September 12, 2025 at 12:58 p.m.

A student phoned in a bomb threat to Trexler Middle School in the Allentown School District on Thursday, police said.

Flooding is seen Thursday evening, Sept. 4, 2025, in front of Easton Area High School in Palmer Township. Excessive rain prompted a flood warning in the Lehigh Valley. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Storms dump as much as 3 inches of rain on Lehigh Valley; minor flooding reported [PHOTOS]

September 5, 2025 at 2:56 a.m.

The Lehigh Valley saw torrential rain from thunderstorms moving across the region Thursday evening, prompting a flood warning.

Firefighters battle a fire on the 6100 block of Sauterne Drive in Lower Macungie Township on Thursday evening, Sept. 4, 2025, after a car crashed into the house. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

One hurt when SUV crashes into Lower Macungie home, sparking 2-alarm fire [PHOTOS]

September 5, 2025 at 8:44 a.m.

A fire went to two alarms Thursday evening in Lower Macungie Township after a car crashed into a house.

A view of Water Street in the Darktown section of Whitehall Township. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Whitehall motorist who fatally hit grandfather, 75, on Christmas Day charged with vehicular homicide, DA says

August 14, 2025 at 5:47 p.m.

A Whitehall Township motorist who fatally hit a 75-year-old grandfather on Christmas Day has been charged with vehicular homicide, authorities said.

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