Tim Silfies
WFMZ-TV 69News
Bethlehem, PA, United States
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Steel tariffs to impact local industries
President Trump's decision to place tariffs on imported steel and aluminum continues to rattle world markets, and is having an impact here in our area. → Read More
New LNAA executive director has optimistic plans for airport's future
The Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority has named Thomas Stoudt its new executive director. Along with deep roots at the airport, Stoudt brings plans for the future ahead. → Read More
Supreme Court fights over forced public union dues
A case before the Supreme Court Monday could have major implications for American workers, including many here in our area. → Read More
Local gun store offers free class to LV school employees
The recent school shooting in Florida has a lot of people thinking about safety and gun control. → Read More
Warm weather impacts summertime-based businesses
The unusually warm weather provided a jolt to some of our local businesses. WFMZ Business Reporter Tim Silfies spent the day in the sunshine. → Read More
New surprises in store for Lehigh Valley Auto Show
The 21st Lehigh Valley Auto Show is about a month away, but organizers of the event held a preview Tuesday. → Read More
Sweep into an Olympic sport at Bucks County Curling Club
WFMZ's Business Reporter Tim Silfies tried his hand at curling Monday at Bucks County Curling Club in Warminster Township. → Read More
Spin and win deals at eateries with new app
Spotluck has arrived in the Lehigh Valley. Open the app and the idea is, 'where do you want to go to eat tonight?' → Read More
Poconos sees uptick in tourism after previous decline
Back in the day, the Poconos area was a tourism destination. → Read More
Whether vegan or traditional, bakeries see Fastnacht Day spike
Glazed, sugared and powdered. People around here love their fastnachts. → Read More
Trump releases budget amid trillion dollar deficit projections
To understand President Trump's budget proposal, one first needs to understand the spending deal that passed last week. → Read More
Dave Phillips Music & Sound closes Allentown location
After serving Lehigh Valley musicians for 40 years, Dave Phillips Music & Sound has consolidated, closing its Allentown location and focusing its attention on Phillipsburg. → Read More
Utility bills could decrease based on new tax law
America's new tax law lowered the corporate rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, which is good, clearly, for large companies including utilities like PPL and First Energy. → Read More
Local lawmakers react to Gov. Wolf budget proposal
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf presented the fourth budget proposal of his term today to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate. → Read More
69 News Goes Inside "The Gateway Project"
"The Gateway Project" at 3rd and New Streets on Bethlehem's south side is nearing completion and we now know the first retail tenant that will be in the building. → Read More
Mysterious illness to befall thousands this Monday
Regardless of the result of the big game Sunday, Monday will probably not be a very productive day for Lehigh Valley businesses. → Read More
Longtime Allentown Fair marketing director steps down
Bonnie Brosious has seen it all, and booked dozens of big name stars at the Great Allentown Fair. → Read More
Local business aims to prosper quicker from new tax plan
Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania) was in Palmer Township Monday, arguing the benefits of the tax law he recently helped pass. → Read More
Accounting firm unpacks tax law for local businesses
Many local business owners are still trying to sort out exactly what is in the massive tax law that just passed. → Read More
Local business leaders fill LVCC annual economic outlook event
Dr. Jay Bryson, a global economist for Wells Fargo, took the stage as the day's featured speaker, and presented the audience with an optimistic though measured analysis. → Read More