Easton News

The Northampton County Department of Corrections hosted a bias training course for new hires taught by a Bethlehem-based organization that consults on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Greater Shiloh Church is commemorating 120 years of faith and community service this weekend, featuring a special expo and guest speaker Geoffrey Golden.

September is Fall Prevention Month. A Lehigh Valley handyman is sharing ways to lower the risk of falling at home before it's too late.

Volunteers from Crayola spent the day at the Children's Home of Easton sprucing up the grounds as part of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley's 31st annual Day of Caring.

Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone announced Wednesday that two community health organizations will offer free and low-cost health screenings via mobile units on Oct.14.

Easton's Redevelopment Authority presented plans for the future of "workforce housing" at a lot on Coal Street, where two homes are set to be built by spring 2025.

Performers Kassi Ashton, Kelsey Hart, Meghan Patrick and Annie Bosko will be the lineup for Cat Country 96 Jingle Jam, which traditionally night for up-and-coming country acts performing acoustic music.

The Karl Stirner Arts Trail will introduce their 2024-25 artist-in-residence Chakaia Booker with the premier of a piece built from recycled tires, No More Milk and Cookies, at the trail this Sunday.

Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 in Forks Township celebrated the grand opening of Colonial Cafe 71, a coffee shop which helps teach employment and life skills.

Ani Khachadourian headed to Brazil last month to compete in the Deaflympics.

Legislators say they're one step closer to declaring a small victory in the war on fireworks in the Lehigh Valley.

The money will create nearly 450 new affordable housing units.

The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to halt a federal appeals court ruling that the votes be counted.

The proposed changes are intended to deal with the rash of fireworks-related complaints, particularly during summer.

The legislation cracks down on the illegal operation of dirt bikes and ATVs in the Lehigh Valley.

For many, it's time to step beyond education and get a job.

Local soccer offical says women should be paid the same as men in sports and in business.

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild were instrumental in delivering funding that will help the community organization expand.

The rise in rental prices is exceeding the rise in the rate of inflation, according to an expert.

The Catholic Charities soup kitchen in Allentown feeds up to 200 people each day.

Companies are offering bonuses and advertising $25- to $30-an-hour jobs on highway billboards.