Easton News

Watermark Easton, which began construction in late 2021, is set to include two buildings featuring 150 apartments, along with a parking deck for at least 200 vehicles, at 45 Larry Holmes Drive.

The park will feature zip lines, climbing and a bar. Founders say they hope it will make the Lehigh Valley a bigger tourist destination.

Kite Day in the Park and the Andy Gelinas Memorial Fly will happen Saturday, May 6 at Louise W. Moore County Park.

Sal Panto, Jr., mayor of Easton, announced four Neighborhood Advisory Task Forces today, one for each neighborhood of the city, as well as three neighborhood festivals.

"Risky Beauty: Aesthetics and Climate Change" features paintings, photographs and installations by well-known environmental artists.

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An immersive program that combines yoga practice with visual presentations from NNC's Science on a Sphere spherical projection system is on offer.

There are plenty of fun, as well as sacred, ways to celebrate Easter in 2023.

The warehouse reignited early Thursday morning, calling firefighters back to the scene. It could be weeks before investigators determine the cause of the fire.

The new exhibit features new work created by over 10 local artists ranging from contemporary to modern.

Event admission of $20 ($23.18 with fee online) goes directly to the aforementioned nonprofits in efforts to feed, temporarily house and support folks in need.

Wilson Area LINCS will hold its fourth annual Photos with Santa event at the high school Saturday, offering kids a chance to meet the big man and get a photo, pick out presents and so much more.

Keith Lampman-Perlman has been appointed executive director of the Historic Easton Cemetery. Situated on 85 acres in the West Ward, it is the largest green space in the city.

After more than a year of meetings, plan review and expert testimony, Easton Planning Commission on Wednesday denied an application for a million-square-foot warehouse at 1525 Wood Ave.

Plans to upgrade the pocket park, at 1030 Bushkill St., include adding educational stations, such as a weather station and a sundial, as well as planting a nano-forest.

Easton Area School District took a preliminary look at the 2027 budget Tuesday, highlighting a prospective $7 million gap, alongside several cost-saving strategies intended to help EASD rebuild its reserves.

Scotty McCreery, who won “American Idol” in 2011 and since has released three No. 1 Country chart albums and two other Top 10 discs, will perform at 7 p.m. April 26, it was announced.

After a near four-hour hearing, Easton's Zoning Hearing Board continued the session on the Spring Brook relocation — part of the Easton Commerce Park site — to January 2026.

Easton Police Department says no charges will be filed against an Easton resident regarding allegations of harassment directed at Councilwoman Taiba Sultana at the city's Christmas parade.

It's time for Crayola Experience's Colorful Christmas, featuring plenty of seasonal, creative activities for just about everyone up until Jan. 5, 2026.

Easton City Councilwoman Taiba Sultana said late Friday that she has filed a formal police report after being subjected to "aggressive harassment, intimidation and politically motivated threats" during the city Christmas Parade.

Some great deals are being offered on tickets at the Lehigh Valley's entertainment venues. But all are for a limited time, and some already have started.