Easton News

You can learn about the legend of Krampus, a German folklore creature who steals misbehaved children at Christmas, at Angel's House of Design this weekend in Easton.

Planning Commissioner Frank Graziano III has announced a run for Easton City Council District 1, a seat currently held by Roger Ruggles.

Rasheed Quayle Tisdale was arrested Tuesday by Easton police with the Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Fugitive Task Force and SWAT Team, Northampton County District Attorney Stephen Baratta said in a release.

A proposal to construct a more-than-270,00-square-foot warehouse in Williams Township will advance to a review by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission on Thursday night.

A zoning hearing concerning a 43-unit apartment in Easton's downtown district was tabled after an attorney argued the advertisement for the project lack sufficient details, though issues with parking may cause even more issues in the future.

Hundreds of employees participated in the United Way $100k challenge, which awarded grants to 20 nonprofits at a celebration at Crayola's headquarters on Monday.

Easton has confirmed their agreement with Comcast, which will eventually lead to a third option for internet and cable access for residents of the city.

Easton City Council members Frank Pintabone and Crystal Rose will host a community Q&A session with the developers behind the controversial new Easton Commerce Park warehouse project on Thursday, Dec. 19.

The Wilson Area School Board will vote Monday on appointing Harrison Bailey III as the district's new superintendent. Bailey has been principal of Liberty High School in Bethlehem for 12 years.

Marblehead Chowder House on William Penn Highway in Palmer Township has been in operation since 1996. The ownership says the business has changed with the times and owes its success to loyal customers and staff.

Pennsylvania's Dog Laws clearly state dumping a dog is illegal. Yet every year, shelters bear witness to the unthinkable act, and much worse. When will it stop?

U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie visited Ward Transport & Logistics Corp. in Easton, where he got feedback about federal regulations on truck drivers and concerns about Pennsylvania's emission standards.

Two Rivers Brewing Co. has secured a variance which will allow the business to transform a run-down lot adjacent to its property into a new outdoor beer garden.

Easton Housing Authority obtained a set of variances that will allow for development of a 45-unit affordable senior housing project and dedicated parking in the West Ward.

The memory care facility that serves residents living with Alzheimer's disease held a St. Patrick's Day celebration with a therapy dog, cuddly goats and bagpipers from Bethlehem.

Queso at Casa and Casa 401 owner Andrea Rincon is set to open Crepes at Casa in the Easton Public Market this spring, offering up intriguing takes on the French dish.

A police officer discharged his firearm in an armed confrontation with the victim, who shot himself during the encounter Saturday night in Wind Gap, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Celtic Thunder, known for its eclectic, theatrical show, backed by the Celtic Thunder Band, will bring a brand-new show, "An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder," to Easton's State Theatre. The group will perform at Saturday, Sept. 13.

PennDOT has plans to improve the pavement and add truck climbing lanes in both Lehigh and Northampton counties. But the future of a controversial interchange in Lehigh County has grown more clouded.

Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone is organizing a community meeting at Pioneer Park on Saturday, March 15, to discuss tactics to improve safety.

A working industrial fire was dispatched around 6:42 a.m. in the area of South 24th Street and Washington Boulevard in Wilson Borough, at the old Dixie Cup plant that has plans to be converted into apartments.

A proposed ordinance to essentially decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in Easton failed to pass at Wednesday's meeting, with the discussion prompting impassioned debates on the topic.