Easton News

The Bethlehem Township Planning Commission will review a sketch plan regarding the William Penn Highway property on Monday. The plan calls for 256 apartments, 13 buildings and a pool.

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.

The free trolley is coming back to Easton starting this weekend, offering visitors and residents an opportunity to explore the city in style.

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.

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.

Benita Draper was the director of equity initiatives for the Bethlehem Area School District and a former elementary school principal.

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.

Drum bands, motorcycles, inspiring speeches and more helped Easton celebrate the anniversary of emancipation.

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.

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.

Even with onslaught of downpours, the Bachmann Players were able to put on a dramatic performance for Easton's Heritage Day, including a reading of the Declaration of Independence.

As the investigation into the Ferry Street fire that devastated the 900 block winds down, officials are still unsure of what caused the blaze.

The farmers' market almost disappeared in the early 2000s, but community support helped revitalized it.

A new health and beauty business in Easton is set to offer patrons a personalized experience. Mariposa Medical Aesthetics & Wellness Spa held a grand opening Friday.

Plans to demolish three dams in the Easton area on Bushkill Creek are set to improve water quality, remove hazards and allow species to once again move upstream

City Center Group is joining forces with Peron Development to build and manage two mixed-use facilities featuring 444 apartments combined.

Come out to Easton to celebrate the 247 anniversary of the reading of the Declaration of Independence and the city's rich history at Heritage Day, set for Sunday, July 9.

Easton City Administrator Luis Campos has been hospitalized after collapsing while running in the College Hill neighborhood on Wednesday.

Easton's Karl Stirner Arts Trail is an ever-popular destination for locals and travelers seeking a quaint and quick trip through a museum set along a strip of wilderness in the city.

Easton's Planning Commission recommended approval of a land development motion to change former office space at 400 Northampton St. into a mixed-use building with 32 apartments.

Bethlehem's annual Fourth of July fireworks were fired from Sand Island and drew a crowd to several points across the city, including the SteelStacks campus.

O'Hanlon retired at Lafayette in 2022 after 27 seasons. His hiring at Cardinal O'Hara in Delaware County brings him back to the Philadelphia Catholic League, where he played high school ball in the 1960s.