Easton News

Take a look at stories that ran throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.

Easton's Wood Avenue will receive some much-needed work, including repaving, new ramps and new safety islands now that the city council has approved a near-$1.8 million deal with Grace Industries.

Police are warning folks not to deposit mail in the dropbox outside the Palmer branch of the Easton Post Office. They say several checks have been stolen from the mail.

The tavern at 2722 Freemansburg Ave. is under contract to be sold to new owners, who plan to keep it as a sports bar but under a new name.

Tickets to most shows for the State Theatre's new season go on sale to theater members on Aug. 2 and the public on Aug. 9 at the box office or statetheatre.org.

Easton's West Ward Market hosted the 17th annual Zucchini 500, challenging children and some adults to craft their own veggie racer for a thrilling summer competition. Or is it a fruit?

Easton's Greater Shiloh Church has opened a new mobile shower unit on West Canal Street, catering to homeless people and others in need of a shower and fresh supplies.

Gracedale, the Northampton County nursing home, will convert the first floor of its vacant Southeast Wing into a day care center that will offer free services to employees of the facility and the county’s emergency operations and forensic centers.

Easton City Council was hit with plenty of public commentary on their presence in the community Wednesday, with residents applauding member Taiba Sultana while chastising others for perceived inaction.

The rise in rental prices is exceeding the rise in the rate of inflation, according to an expert.

The Catholic Charities soup kitchen in Allentown feeds up to 200 people each day.

Companies are offering bonuses and advertising $25- to $30-an-hour jobs on highway billboards.

The clubs also plan to expand their Wi-Fi with the help of their donor.

After a 2-year break, the Red Cross is asking for volunteers and fire fighters to step up and help.

The organization parted ways with its social club to ensure it would get all the funding it could.

The Futuros Empresarios program encourages students to aim for high power jobs.

Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church has been overwhelmed with the response since Russia's invasion.

A billboard company, Adams Outdoor, is using the sunflower as a symbol for peace.

Amy Cozze has left the Northampton County elections department and is now working for U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

The authority plans to expand but that can't happen just yet.

The good news is that the number of bridges that are classified in poor condition has been going down, an expert says.