Easton News

Mahogany Reynolds-Clarke, founder and executive director of Just Be You Academy & Performing Arts, held a presentation on Kwanzaa at Easton Area Public Library's Palmer Branch Thursday evening.

Father and son Tom and Michael Meischeid have taken control of Bar-Don Lanes, a Palmer Township bowling alley that has been operating since 1958.

Both the number of guests and vendor sales were up substantially over 2022. The Winter Market begins Jan. 6.

Lafayette College will host the 2024 vice presidential debate this coming September, drawing the world's eyes to its Easton campus. Nicole Hurd, the college's president, hopes it will be an opportunity to highlight the liberal arts school and the greater Easton community.

Here is a list of Mass and church services in the Lehigh Valley in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic.

The 4th annual Winter Village in Easton brought in over 56,000 visitors from over 20 states.

Authorities believe the same person or people are responsible for the break-ins due to the proximity and times of the calls. Police say there have been 16 reported thefts the past week and more unsuccessful attempts to enter locked vehicles.

According to a survey conducted by Breakthrough Research, Easton's cherished Crayola has been ranked as one of the most "authentic" brands in America.

Easton City Council approved its 2024 budget with no overall increases Wednesday night, though garbage fees and parking rates will be bumped up.

Sol Katana is a Latin singer and solo artist based in the Poconos.

Admission is free through the end of the year thanks to the Petrucci Family Foundation.

According to NASA, there won’t be one like it for about 80 more years. It should be able to be seen from the Lehigh Valley.

Economist says staffing shortages and supply chain issues are driving up prices.

Roughly 50 people gathered in Hackett Park as bagpipes played and the Brown and Lynch Honor Guard performed a rifle salute at an Easton celebration that paid respect to all who have served in the nation’s armed forces.

More than half of the $18B coming to the state will go toward fixing roads and bridges.

School districts will establish their own policies in January.

The money will be used in part for neighborhood improvement projects and job training.

The governor said he will turn over masking decisions to local school officials on Jan. 17.

Some insects like mosquitos are thriving later in the season as temperatures reach well into the 70s.

The low-impact sport is a cross between tennis, ping pong and badminton.

The race for county executive in Northampton County has been controversial from the start.

Labor shortages are happening across the country and the problem is hitting home in the Lehigh Valley.