Easton News

Wilson Area School Board unanimously approved its $49 million budget for the 2025-26 school year on Monday night. Included is a 3.5% tax increase.

Police have charged an Easton man in connection with a recent chop shop investigation. Angel Vidal faces several felony and misdemeanor charges as he awaits a preliminary hearing in Northampton County Prison.

Tuesday, May 20, is Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania. Several high-profile local races are on the ballot in Lehigh and Northampton counties. Check out our procrastinator's guide and Q&A.

One week after damage to underground cables caused widespread power outages on Easton's South Side, parts of the city were in the dark once again Monday.

Drivers who have been ticketed for school bus camera violations say the process to contest them needs to change. PennDOT said thousands of citations across seven Lehigh Valley school districts are still awaiting hearings.

In Tuesday's Democratic primary election, two challengers are on the ballot to face off against incumbent council members Roger Ruggles and Taiba Sultana.

Developers behind the new Easton Area School District high school presented some refinements and updates on the project plans to the school board at their Tuesday meeting.

The stage show "Sesame Street Live: Elmo and Friends Say Hello" will be performed at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at Easton's State Theatre.

Easton Area School District's board voted in favor of a health insurance buyout option that will offer employees $6,000 in lieu of coverage, offering potentially substantial savings to the district.

Sheetz or Wawa? How do you pick a champion? While everyone has their preference, we can all safely agree that the Larry Holmes Drive Wawa in Easton is not the worst-reviewed Sheetz in Pennsylvania.

LehighValleyNews.com newsroom has handpicked 3 Valley events for you to enjoy this weekend. This week we feature Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage Train Ride, Eerie Easton Walking Tours and a very Lit performance at Musikfest Cafe.

As Northampton County Prison (NCP) reports one case of COVID-19 among inmates, a nagging question emerges: is the pandemic really over?

A new recycling facility in the Easton Area will aim to sort recyclables from trash, avoiding contamination that renders an entire load a fate that sends it off to the landfill.

Ciao! Sandwich Shoppe continues to expand its Lehigh Valley footprint with a third location on in Easton’s College Hill neighborhood.

A proposed multi-family and commercial building in a historic Easton neighborhood causes concerns for residents and is denied a waiver needed to build

The Grand Riverview Hotel is planned along Route 611 in Easton

Northampton County voters can now register and vote in the same visit for the November election.

The Orchestra to play Easton's State Theatre on Friday.

In addition to not raising taxes, Easton Mayor Sal Panto said a key component of the recommended city budget is that it also doesn’t raise the city's debt obligations. He cited help from The American Rescue Plan Act along with grants as a major factor in how the budget was shaped.

Spooky stories of Easton's past are revealed through Sigal Museum's Eerie Easton Walking Tours

Green Building United held a sustainable warehouse forum at Lafayette College, discussing the ways the Lehigh Valley's economy can grow while increasing sustainability.

Easton's Garlic Fest saw a good turnout despite the threat of rain.