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Courtesy of the Bennett familyJack Bennett grew up in the family hardware business and went on to lead it for nearly 25 years. He was one of Easton's most prominent business leaders in the 1970s and '80s. He died Jan. 29 at age 98. Friends say he left an impression on the Downtown business community that still can be felt today. -
Courtesy/Panto familySal Panto Sr. was the father of Mayor Sal Panto Jr. and longtime proprietor of Sal's Meat Market on College Hill.
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The Lower Macungie Township Historical Society is set to raise money for and produce a historical docudrama film focused on the 1799 Fries Rebellion, which led to a federal crackdown in the Macungie area during the John Adams administration. -
The late Russell Gackenbach, of Allentown, took the first photos of the atomic bomb drop on Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945.
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WLVR's Megan Frank talks with reporters Jason Addy and Molly Bilinski.
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Blackstone Structures plans to knock down the building to make room for a mixed-use development in the 900 block of West Hamilton Street.
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Easton Public Market beat out Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia and 18 others across the country to claim the top spot in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice awards.
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Bethlehem's Craig Larimer will head a team brewing up some old-fashioned ale at the Bethlehem Blueberry Festival this July 15 and 16, utilizing the classic copper pot technique.
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The Bethlehem landmark is nominated for best historic hotel for the third time.
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The project could have a developer in place as early as March 2024, redevelopment authority director Chris Gulotta said, though he cautioned that’s an “aggressive” goal.
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Throughout the five weeks, participating museums, libraries and special exhibitions provide free admission, guided tours, activities and programs suitable for visitors of all ages.
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For some, even two-and-a-half centuries later, the Declaration of Independence makes for a fun read and a historic reminder.
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The new carousel, built in 1928, is the latest milestone in Bushkill Park's resurrection, after a series of floods closed the Easton-area attraction for more than a decade.
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The repairs are being rolled out in two phases, with the first to be completed in the coming weeks. Other historic buildings are also seeing these changes as World Heritage reviews get closer by the day.
