Easton News

Easton's 12th PA Bacon Fest drew thousands of fans to the city's Downtown on Saturday, with everyone lining up for bacon burgers, desserts, brews and so much more.

Easton City Councilwoman Taiba Sultana has said she is experiencing anti-Muslim harassment increasingly following her introduction of a resolution calling for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

It's time for PA Bacon Fest in Easton. Nov. 4 and 5 mark the return of the city's favorite festival, featuring plenty of salty, smoky bacon in just about every iteration you can imagine.

U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh Valley, hosted a roundtable discussion on the child care crisis at Bethlehem YMCA on Tuesday.

It's time for Halloween at Easton Area Public Library, where kids can enjoy spooky stories, costume contests, trick or treating, and arts and crafts in a safe space.

Apple Jam and Pumpkins and Pooches are joining forces for the most fall-oriented celebration in Easton this Saturday, with plenty of food, fun, and contests for just about everyone.

Palmer Township's Planning Commission held a meeting to review the final details of a new zoning ordinance Thursday, finalizing details before the document is sent off to the township's board for consideration.

Easton has been awarded a $120,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant, with the funding intended to reduce roadway deaths and injuries 75% by 2030.

Easton City Council members and the public engaged in a heated debate on what a metropolitan government can do in regard to international conflicts when Mayor Sal Panto Jr. removed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war on Wednesday.

Lafayette College needs help naming their nearly 100-year-old leopard mascot, and they're calling on the community to make the decision.

Easton City Council approved a $1.5 million sale for the former Easton Iron and Metal site to VM Development Group, with the developer planning to build housing and commercial space.

The leading lawmakers for the Democratic and Republican parties will hold competing events in Northampton County on Thursday.

Following a request for a $1-per-transaction increase for tax collection in Palmer and Forks Townships, Easton Area School Board is considering setting the rate for all four of their contributing municipalities to the city's current rate of $2.60 per transaction.

ThreeBirds Coffee House in Easton was named among 20 coffee shops in the nation nominated for USA Today's 10Best Reader's Choice Awards for "best independent coffee shop." Voting ends at noon today.

Melt Ice Cream Bar, a fixture for dairy fiends in Easton, is set to close in October. But they'll still keep their ice cream truck operational and open for special events.

This year's Easton Holiday Ornament features Easton Area Public Library, a historic landmark. The ornament is available at certain local retailers.

It's time for Easton Garlic Fest, and the stink couldn't be any more prevalent, with over 130 vendors, incredible culinary options, and some of the very best entertainment around.

The Easton Main Street Initiative has been name a semifinalist in the 2025 Great American Main Street Awards, with recognition for the city's downtown revitalization, historic preservation, and innovative community programming.

Giacomo's owner Sal Famularo said it’s been a long road, but the new Giacomo’s Italian Market and Grille will open at 11 a.m. Saturday at 4041 William Penn Highway — in the old Miller’s Paint & Wallpaper building in Palmer Township.

A couple from Easton who are in the midst of moving their business down to North Carolina are amassing contributions of necessities to deliver directly to victims of Hurricane Helene in their new community.

Celebrate the stink this weekend, when Easton Garlic Fest returns to the city, featuring over 130 vendors, and a special performance by Tito Puente Jr.

Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. introduced his proposed 2025 budget on Tuesday, Oct. 1, highlighting yet another year without a property tax increase.