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Stephanie Sigafoos/LehighValleyNews.comEaston officials on Thursday announced a new initiative aimed at tightening fire safety compliance in commercial buildings, saying the program will come at no cost to the city. -
Distributed/State TheatreBrian Regan, who has starred in several Comedy Central specials and refrains from profanity and off-color humor, will play State Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, the venue announced. And Lewis Black, known for his cantankerous comedic style and also as an author, playwright, social critic and actor, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9.
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A blaze that broke out on Memorial Day in the 900 block of Ferry Street in Easton burned more than 4 hours and went to six alarms before it was declared under control. -
The Lehigh Valley schools announced the change last week — a switch made to accommodate the bicentennial celebration of Lafayette College in 2025-26.
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Easton held its inaugural LGBTQ+ Pride Month flag-raising in Centre Square on Wednesday evening, celebrating the community and advocating for acceptance and love among more than 100 people.
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The middle schoolers took the photos at a three-week class at the Easton Area Community Center.
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It will take time to find the origin point and cause of the fire that took out the 900 block of Ferry Street, Easton Fire Department Fire Chief Henry Hennings confirmed Wednesday.
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Representatives from various organizations met with community members who lost their homes to the Ferry Street fire which happened on Monday evening, providing connections for assistance and lodging.
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Authorities are investigating the origin of a fire which devastated the 900 block of Ferry Street in Easton on Monday, while volunteers are attempting to help victims acclimated after the disaster.
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The blaze broke out Monday afternoon in the 900 block of Ferry Street in Easton. Multiple homes were affected and dozens of firefighters from Easton and surrounding communities responded.
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Residents of Williams Township gathered in Municipal Park on Sunday to honor the memory of fallen soldiers and living veterans alike.
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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.
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Easton's West Ward Market hosted the 17th annual Zucchini 500, challenging children and some adults to craft their own veggie racer for a thrilling summer competition. Or is it a fruit?
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Easton's Greater Shiloh Church has opened a new mobile shower unit on West Canal Street, catering to homeless people and others in need of a shower and fresh supplies.
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Gracedale, the Northampton County nursing home, will convert the first floor of its vacant Southeast Wing into a day care center that will offer free services to employees of the facility and the county’s emergency operations and forensic centers.
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Easton City Council was hit with plenty of public commentary on their presence in the community Wednesday, with residents applauding member Taiba Sultana while chastising others for perceived inaction.
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Restaurant Week returns to Easton on July 16, with a plethora of delightful plates to please just about any palate.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro made a deal with Senate Republicans to include vouchers in the budget, angering Democrats and unions. He reversed that course of action after facing backlash and has promised to veto them.
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Astronaut John Shoffner stopped by Crayola Experience in Easton on Friday, July 14 to discuss his voyage to the International Space Station and answer kids' questions about the cosmos.
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Easton Public Market beat out Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia and 18 others across the country to claim the top spot in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice awards.
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Easton City Council welcomed interim city director David Hopkins, who will handle the job for Luis Campos during his recovery, during Wednesday's meeting.
