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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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Heritage Day in Easton commemorates the July 8, 1776, reading of the Declaration of Independence — one of just three cities where the new document was publicly read after its signing in Philadelphia. Activities and musical performances are being held throughout the day. -
Easton celebrated its integral role in American history with historical recreations and the reading of the Declaration of Independence in Centre Square on Saturday. The city was one of three places where the declaration was read publicly on July 8, 1776.
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John Gehrmann, stepfather of Palmer teen Enci "Aubrey" Wu, has been charged with illegally recording phone conversations with authorities and other individuals while he was looking into the girl's disappearance.
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A free, hands-on program will help teach new drivers the basic elements of vehicle maintenance in Forks Twp. this Saturday.
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Easton's Heritage Day, made famous for the reenactment of one of the earliest public readings of the Declaration of Independence, will feature plenty of historical reenactments, food, fun and music on Saturday. A fireworks display is set for Sunday night.
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Politicians, nonprofits and other contributors came together in Easton's Vanderveer Park to celebrate a refreshed space with new playground equipment and more to promote community.
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Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone has created a workforce housing initiative which would encourage developers to allocate affordable units, or pay a fee which would go toward supporting city projects.
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The Center for Animal Health & Welfare has announced it will partner with ProJeCt of Easton to shift its pet food operation to ProJeCt’s Easton-based food pantry, offering pet owners in need options to feed their furry friends.
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The Lehigh Valley IronPigs unveiled their Easton City Series jersey in Centre Square Tuesday, featuring a few hallmarks including the Square, the free bridge, and more.
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Members of Easton's Blueprint Communities organization announced their first project, a mural at Chubby's honoring South Side's past, present, and future, on Monday afternoon.
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Easton Area School District will begin issuing digital report cards for elementary students this school year, starting in the second semester when they will introduce the concept to parents.
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A stretch of Easton's Wood Avenue will close Tuesday to accommodate some much-needed repairs to the road.
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Five public schools and two charter schools made the list of the Top 100 high schools in Pennsylvania, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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Hamm, a standout for the Leopards at Lafayette, is a Baltimore native who signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent earlier this year. He's Lafayette's career sacks leader and a two-time Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year.
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The Bethlehem Township Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of land development plans for a five-story, 146-bed expansion between the Women & Babies Pavilion and the site's original tower, also set for expansion.
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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.
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Sheetz made a price cut on Unleaded 88 gasoline. It's now $2.99 per gallon until Aug. 31, 2023.
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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.
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WLVR's Megan Frank talks with Tom Shortell and Brian Myszkowski.
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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.
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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.
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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.
