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Jason Addy/LehighValleyNews.comThe developer behind the Dixie Cup project was seeking a 20-year agreement that could have generated about $26 million. -
Tom Kohler/Easton Fire Pix/FacebookFormer residents and several people close to the fire department described years of deteriorating conditions and limited enforcement inside the Hotel Hampton, including blocked or missing exits, rodent infestations, malfunctioning or ignored smoke alarms and more.
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The free trolley is coming back to Easton starting this weekend, offering visitors and residents an opportunity to explore the city in style.
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More than a month after he disappeared in Easton on a return trip to Maine, Mustache the cat has been located thanks to the efforts of South Side Easton residents.
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Easton's Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution to allow the entity to acquire homes affected by the 900 block Ferry Street fire through negotiations with the owners.
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Benita Draper was the director of equity initiatives for the Bethlehem Area School District and a former elementary school principal.
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Easton's Zoning Hearing Board has approved a variance for parking which will allow a local woman to open up a gaming cafe where patrons can enjoy games like Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.
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Drum bands, motorcycles, inspiring speeches and more helped Easton celebrate the anniversary of emancipation.
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The rooftop dining spot will provide views of the Forks of the Delaware and Easton and Phillipsburg at one of the city's gateways. Construction of the building has been ongoing for months. Restaurant plans include 3-season balcony outside seating.
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The first Juneteenth Parade in the Lehigh Valley happens Monday in Easton, bringing together Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. There were a week of festivities to celebrate Juneteenth this year.
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The Swingle Family Foundation is focusing its efforts on helping LGBTQ individuals in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania with issues including homelessness and health issues.
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Northampton County is hoping to help small businesses emerge from the pandemic with a new round of grant funding from the federal government that totals $15 million.
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A “Code Orange” air quality alert is now in effect across the Lehigh Valley.
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The Northampton County District Attorney says a state trooper was justified in a fatal shooting in May following his investigation.
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Coronavirus restrictions are easing up and many people are getting back to their favorite activities.
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Black fly spraying starts June 30 along the Lehigh and Delaware rivers.
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The Morning Call is seeing another reduction to its newsroom staff.
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Lehigh Valley Veterans History Project provides time and space for vets to tell their storiesThe Vietnam War along with WWI and WWII are often only learned about in text books. But every man and woman who served has a story to tell.
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The noise and danger of fireworks has one Lehigh Valley lawmaker fired up. State Rep. Bob Freeman (D-Northampton) says he wants tougher rules on consumer pyrotechnics.
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The Easton Area School District is looking to build its own cyber academy. District staff say the current program isn’t working for many families. And as WLVR’s Tyler Pratt reports, it appears to have cost the district millions of dollars.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Mayors across the Lehigh Valley this week expressed serious concern with how COVID-19 continues to cripple city finances. The virtual…
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Every year, 2,000 Pennsylvanians die by suicide. That’s according to the nonprofit Prevent Suicide PA. In Northampton County, training sessions are helping community members learn how to save lives through what’s called the QPR model.
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Easton Hospital union employees are worried about their future. Just over two weeks ago St. Luke’s University Health Network announced the purchase of the Easton Hospital in Northampton County, from the Steward Medical Group.
