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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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Palmer Township's Board of Supervisors approved preliminary plans for a new Shammy Shine, set to be built next to an existing location on Kingston Road.

On Monday, Greater Shiloh Church's MLK Day speakers celebrated King's legacy, and explored what lessons his life offers in the face of a second Trump presidency.

Stop the Wood Ave Warehouse is on a mission to fight the development of the Easton Commerce Park warehouse proposed at the old Pfizer Pigments plant site, near the borders of Wilson Borough, Easton and Palmer Township.

Tensions are rising as the City of Easton and the Rock Church of Easton move closer to a legal battle over possession of the historic Hooper House property.

Easton's Planning Commission reviewed the city's comprehensive plan Wednesday, celebrating successes while acknowledging a wealth of work to attain their goals by 2040.

Rickhaslo "Ricky" Brown and his wife, Heather, celebrated his big win on "Wheel of Fortune" Wednesday at Rivals Sports Bar and Restaurant.

The U.S. Department of Commerce reached a non-binding agreement with Coherent Corp. that could lead to the creation of 320 jobs at its Palmer Township facility. The agreement is intended to boost production of silicon carbide substrates, a specialized crystal used to create semiconductor wafers.

A Northampton County Judge sentenced William Strunk Tuesday to 20-40 years in state prison after he pleaded guilty to third-degree murder.

The Easton Housing Authority has partnered with the Lehigh Conference of Churches to offer city residents assistance with various issues, including homelessness and food access.

A report by the United Way of the Pennsylvania found basic amenities are too expensive for 39% of the state's households, including ones where people are employed full time.

This Sunday, Trinity Episcopal Church in Easton will host a Pride flag raising to show solidarity and support for the LGBTQ community in a time of need.

The City of Easton will host a Multi-Agency Resource Center at Paxinosa Elementary School for victims of the Ferry Street fire that tore through 15 homes and displaced more than 40 people on Memorial Day.

The event featured drag performances, kids' face painting and a doggie drag.

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As part of a broader initiative to assist small businesses in Easton recovering from the pandemic, the Business Retention Assistance of the City of Easton Program is offering grants to local businesses across the city.

The Lehigh Valley is under a code red alert. Here's what you should know about Thursday's municipal and school district activity cancellations and reopenings.

The dangerously unhealthy air quality in Lehigh Valley from smoke from Canadian wildfires has residents wearing COVID masks again.

Rep. Robert Freeman's signature House Bill 450, which aims to extend the length of the Main Street program, has cleared the House. Freeman noted Easton as a prime example for the success of the program, and why it should be extended.

The Independence Day bash takes place Saturday, June 10, and will feature sweet treats, a dance performance and an exhibit featuring stories from local immigrants.

Fewer than 25 percent of NCAA athletic departments are led by women. But in the Lehigh Valley, four of the seven four-year colleges have a woman at the helm. Each had a different path but faced similar challenges in their careers. Said one: “It’s really, really special to see it.”