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United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley/The United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, in coordination with Greater Easton Development Partnership, has established the fund to help victims of Friday's devastating fire at the Hotel Hampton building, 462 Northampton St. Also, a Red Cross emergency shelter operation has been relocated. -
Courtesy/Frank Pintabone via FacebookOne firefighter suffered serious injuries when he fell off a ladder escaping the fire. Several others received minor injuries. Authorities said the coroner was on scene Saturday "out of an abundance of caution" because they did not have an accurate count of people living in the Hotel Hampton building.
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Residences at Lynden will bring 73 high-priced luxury condos to Easton. But parking concerns remain.Developers behind a 73-unit condo in Easton secured a land development plan approval on Wednesday, though not without plenty of discussion about parking. -
The council on Tuesday heard from officials and experts about Pittsburgh's dark sky efforts, aimed at tamping down on light pollution and saving money.
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Police say evidence of a shooting was at 11th and Church Streets, and three teenage males wearing dark clothing and black masks fled from the location.
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Senate Bill 980, introduced Wednesday, would phase out the manufacture, sale and use of firefighting foams containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, beginning in 2026.
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Charles Bellis III owned Easton Beverage and joined the Palmer Township board of supervisors for a six-year term in 2024. The township announced his passing on Monday afternoon.
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First responders came together in Easton Thursday for the first Easton Emergency Management Task Force meeting, aiming to strengthen bonds with first responders and community organizations that play pivotal roles during disasters.
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Easton may soon opt to ban the sale of all animals in pet shops, in a move aiming to protect vulnerable creatures who often suffer from the retail trade.
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Fisk Camera Shop at 2115 Birch St. in Wilson opened in the mid-1920s and has been stewarded by three generations of the Fisk family. Its run ends this Friday.
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Safety officials with PPL presented about a dozen demonstrations of electrical hazards to more than 100 firefighters in Williams Township. The event was designed to educate first responders about potential electrical mishaps at the scenes of emergencies.
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“We’re getting more business,” Edward Boscola, Bethlehem director of water and sewer resources, told City Council on Tuesday.
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'Tis the season of giving, and on Wednesday, Crayola doled out $100,000 in grants to a slew of United Way-connected nonprofits situated in the Lehigh Valley.
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Bar Torino and Bottle Shop is set to open up in Easton's luxury Seville apartments in 2024, offering gourmet food and hand-selected libations to satisfy any palate.
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Jeff Dailey was a 2004 graduate of Notre Dame High School and held its all-time scoring record for almost 20 years. He died in a fire in 2007 while attending East Stroudsburg University. On Friday night, hundreds turned out to pay homage to his legacy and family.
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Easton Farmers' Market is ready for the holiday season, with plenty of special seasonal events and numerous opportunities to pick up special gifts for just about anyone.
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Toys for Tots Lehigh Valley coordinator, Marine Corps Reserve SSgt. Christopher Olson, urges folks to place a new, unwrapped toy into one of 193 drop boxes throughout the region. The toys will be distributed to underprivileged families in time for Christmas.
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A medical device component company is expanding in the Lehigh Valley. The Palmer Township operation is opening a new facility and adding more positions.
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Ed Smith served nearly a decade on the federal bench after a career as a military lawyer and a Northampton County judge. He died Monday.
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After decades of celebrating the holidays and serving as a call for love and camaraderie in the world, the Peace Candle was lit in Easton on Saturday night.
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It's time for Easton to team up and "Stuff the Bus," providing basic necessities and special gifts to local residents in need this holiday season.
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The Christmastime tradition features a mix of modern and classic choreography at the State Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 29.
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Easton City Council finalized its 2024 budget, holding the line on taxes but with increases in garbage and parking fees.
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The debate will be held in Kirby Sports Center on the Easton campus. Additional details, including the format and moderators, will be announced as they are identified, college officials said.
