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Jason Addy/LehighValleyNews.comOfficials signed off on plans that call for 73 condominiums — 15 one-bedroom units, 36 two-bedroom units and 22 three-bedroom units — and about 2,500 square feet of commercial space. -
Courtesy of the Bennett familyJack Bennett grew up in the family hardware business and went on to lead it for nearly 25 years. He was one of Easton's most prominent business leaders in the 1970s and '80s. He died Jan. 29 at age 98. Friends say he left an impression on the Downtown business community that still can be felt today.
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Easton council met to pass 2023 budge amendments and discussed the 'A' S&P Global rating -
Ken Kraft represented District 1 on the council from 2011 to 2018, and is running to do so once again.
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Easton’s first city council meeting of 2023 will address this year's budget.
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David Collins will take on the new job next month, overseeing plans to keep the jail safe and secure.
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The former judge is running in May's Democratic primary, hoping to unseat incumbent Terry Houck.
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While the S&P report noted that Easton has a “weak economy,” based on market value per capita, projected effective buying income and unemployment rate, among other factors, it also recognized the positive impact of ongoing development activity on city revenue.
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Jeff Warren, a former city council member who also served on Hanover Township's board of supervisors, is running to represent District 3 on Northampton County Council.
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In December, Northampton County Council adopted an ordinance placing new restrictions on County Executive Lamont McClure's plans for a clinic treating county employees. After Thursday night's vote, it's set to go into effect.
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Jeffrey Young, former chair and a longtime mentor of Brett's, will continue on the board as member.
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After Easton Space Fest was canceled due to weather in 2019, the organizers are coming back with something even bigger for the spring.
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Peach Day is coming back to Scott Park this Saturday, offering Eastonians and visitors plenty of tasty peaches, as well as baked goods and beverages featuring the summer fruit.
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Municipalities across the Lehigh Valley hosted National Night Out events, which are meant to bring police and community members together.
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Easton City Councilmember Taiba Sultana was arrested by the Easton Police Department Monday afternoon for a charge of simple assault and harassment for allegedly attacking her son, according to court records.
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An investor in one of the Easton-area's first sports bars has built a successful business in Bethlehem — Molly's Irish Grille and Sports Pub — that he says he plans to build upon in Palmer Township.
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Local police departments are celebrating National Night Out Tuesday, a nationwide initiative to bring cops and community members together.
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In an effort to help victims of crime navigate the complexities of the legal system, Easton Police Department has brought on a new community advocate, Kristen Cooper.
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More than 800 people have completed a free online instructional program to build their knowledge base of all things Lehigh Valley.
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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.
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Easton's Wood Avenue will receive some much-needed work, including repaving, new ramps and new safety islands now that the city council has approved a near-$1.8 million deal with Grace Industries.
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Police are warning folks not to deposit mail in the dropbox outside the Palmer branch of the Easton Post Office. They say several checks have been stolen from the mail.
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The tavern at 2722 Freemansburg Ave. is under contract to be sold to new owners, who plan to keep it as a sports bar but under a new name.
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Tickets to most shows for the State Theatre's new season go on sale to theater members on Aug. 2 and the public on Aug. 9 at the box office or statetheatre.org.
