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Projects in Wilson and Easton will receive $225,000 in funding to support trails, parks, recreation and watershed initiatives.

A fraction of Lafayette College's faculty signed a no-confidence motion against President Nicole Hurd. On Tuesday night, a majority of the nearly 200 faculty members who voted passed the measure.

The Musical Box, a Canadian band that says it recreates "historic Genesis concerts of the past," will perform the 1973 album "Genesis Live" at 7 p.m. June 15.

Join Sarah White and Tim Betz on a virtual Zoom call at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Easton Police Department welcomed two new officers, saw two promotions, and celebrated two retirements during the Jan. 22, 2025 council meeting.

Ten faculty members signed a 12-page, no-confidence motion highlighting their concerns with President Nicole Hurd's leadership. A vote is reportedly set for Tuesday.

Discussions pertaining to the ownership of Easton's Timothy House are ramping up, with Rock Church offering the Hooper House to the city as long as it can retain their structure.

Supervisor Jeffrey Young says he won't run for re-election in 2025 and will serve out his term through the end of the year, ending over two decades of service to the community.

An attendance policy for Easton City Council's Code of Conduct led to a heated discussion among members Wednesday night, raising concerns over accountability, privacy, and potential legal issues.

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HangDog Outdoor Adventure opened its doors Friday, offering visitors plenty of adrenaline-rush inducing options throughout its massive 115-element obstacle center.

Looking to let loose with a little climbing or ziplining? HangDog Outdoor Adventure in Easton has you covered, and they're opening this Friday.

Easton City Councilwoman Taiba Sultana made her first appearance since her arrest for accusations of simple assault and harassment in a domestic violence case.

The National Weather Service rated the tornado as an EF-1 — the second-weakest on the scale. It hit the Midway Manor neighborhood of Allentown and crossed into Bethlehem briefly, according to a weather service statement.

Easton's annual Lebanese Heritage Days, hosted by Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, keeps Lebanese culture alive and shares it with the community, organizers said.

Maria Montero, an Easton resident, is seeking the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, the incumbent Democrat, in the Lehigh Valley's 2024 congressional race.

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Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church will celebrate its 47th annual Lebanese Heritage Festival this weekend with food, music and fun dance performances.

This Sunday, Nestor Gil will premier his new work, LaJiraGira, at the Karl Stirner Arts Trail. The piece focuses on how simple concepts can be interpreted through the lens of art.

The former Dixie Cup plant in Wilson Borough is on track to become a new mixed-use development, Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure said Thursday. The county may help fund the project.

Peach Day is coming back to Scott Park this Saturday, offering Eastonians and visitors plenty of tasty peaches, as well as baked goods and beverages featuring the summer fruit.

Municipalities across the Lehigh Valley hosted National Night Out events, which are meant to bring police and community members together.