Easton News

After a polling place in South Bethlehem saw a six-hour wait to vote on Tuesday, Northampton County officials blame an unexpected jump in student turnout compared with 2020.

Easton's planning commission has granted conditional final approval to Jacob's Knoll, a 110-unit rental development set to be constructed along the South Side's East Grant Street.

Easton Outdoor Company hosted the launch of the Elevate program, which aims to help outdoor activity-oriented businesses connect and thrive, on Monday, Oct. 29.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, greeted voters at one Lehigh Valley polling place on Election Day. Johnson said his visit signified how critically important the Lehigh Valley's 7th Congressional District is to the balance of power in the U.S. House.

Easton-based projects have earned $4.87 million in grants from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, which will go toward businesses focused on health care, housing, and recreation.

Many Lehigh Valley college students are voting in their first presidential election Tuesday. Here's what campus leaders had to say about their top issues and the candidates they support.

Thousands of guests swarmed downtown Easton for PA BaconFest 2024 on Saturday, Nov. 2, with all sorts of savory and sweet dining options, on top of plenty of bacon merchandise and entertainment.

A video shot at the Northampton County Courthouse has gotten millions of views on social media with suggestions voter fraud is at play. The county executive says it's anything but.

Residents at the Country Meadows Retirement Communities in Forks Township got to take a virtual tour of some spooky spots across the globe for Halloween this month.

Crayola Creativity Week will include a wide array of special programming featuring actors, musicians, artists, scientists, and more, all aiming to promote utilizing a creative touch in every part of life.

Lafayette College introduces Amazon's 'Just Walk Out' technology that revolutionizes the shopping experience for students at Simon’s Market. It's now open only to the students but has a potential for community use.

Sheetz made a price cut on Unleaded 88 gasoline. It's now $2.99 per gallon until Aug. 31, 2023.

Easton PA VegFest is coming back to Riverside Park for its fifth year on Saturday, featuring vegetarian and vegan vendors alongside eco-friendly, health-conscious brands.

WLVR's Megan Frank talks with Tom Shortell and Brian Myszkowski.

In an effort to restore the bronze sword of Colonel Charles Wikoff, a Rough Rider buried in Easton Cemetery, Two Rivers is hosting fundraising events in the city on Thursday and Friday.

Easton has opted to add nine new properties to their LERTA list, offering substantial tax breaks to help stimulate redevelopment and rehabilitation for housing and commerce in the city.

Easton City Administrator Luis Campos returned to council on Wednesday, offering thanks to those first responders and civilians who helped save his life after he suffered cardiac arrest while jogging in July.

Easton's city government has formed a committee with the Buffalo Soldiers and others to help identify and honor the Black individuals who are interred at a cemetery found underneath Nesquehoning Park.

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WLVR's Megan Frank talks with Ryan Gaylor and Molly Bilinski.

The 30th anniversary of Lehigh Valley Pride will be highlighted at a festival on Sunday at Bethlehem's SteelStacks campus. The event will include food, vendors and drag performances, as well as many other activities.

Lehigh Valley adrenaline destinations HangDog and Lehigh Valley Grand Prix have partnered with A-Treat and Jaindl Companies in an exclusive, Lehigh Valley-centric beverage partnership.