Brian Myszkowski
Easton Area ReporterI am the Easton area reporter for LehighValleyNews.com. Originally from Monroe County, I graduated from Temple University with a degree in journalism before working at The Times News in Lehighton and the Pocono Record. Being able to contribute to public media is a dream of mine, and I look forward to exploring all that Easton and the Lehigh Valley has to offer. For your own sake, don’t get me talking about movies, books, podcasts, or vegan food – the conversation might never end! If you happen to have any tips or information you want to share, email me at brianm@lehighvalleynews.com or call me at 570-688-8257.
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Lehigh Valley Planning Commission at its July meeting raised concerns over the unidentified end-user for a large-scale industrial project in Northampton, particularly how it will impact traffic and the community as a whole.
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The Bachmann Publick House in Easton soon will expand its visiting hours to accommodate more guests interested in touring the colonial landmark.
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Bob's Discount Furniture just off Easton-Nazareth Highway (Route 248) celebrated its grand opening Friday by giving back to two Easton nonprofit organizations.
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Lehigh Valley Planning Commission advised against a change in Plainfield Township's landfill ordinance that could potentially grant more power to landfill operator Waste Management.
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Easton City Council approved a measure to partner with Solsmart, an organization which helps facilitate the growth of solar energy communities across the country, at their Wednesday meeting.
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Easton's workforce housing initiative, which would benefit the "missing middle," will need some more consideration — especially in regard to who will run the program — before it reaches a vote at City Council.
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Palmer residents and nearby neighbors came out to the supervisors' meeting Monday night to implore the board to take some action on the million-square-foot Easton Commerce Park warehouse project.
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Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley, only the second such attraction in the country, opened its doors to an enthusiastic crowd at Easton's City Hall on Friday.
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ICE has confirmed the arrest of a suspected murderer from Honduras, Yobani Bonilla-Bonilla, aka, Gilberto Perez-Alvarado, in Easton in June 2025.
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The Zucchini 500 returned to Easton this Wednesday for its 19th year, offering kids and adults the chance to transform a squash into a vehicle and compete in a race of creativity and community.
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Bethlehem Area School District administrators provided well over an hour of testimony advising their board to vote against a proposed STEAM charter school on Monday night.
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Veganuary, a challenge in which people give up animal-based products for the month of January, might seem hard, but it's easier than ever thanks to resources in the Lehigh Valley.
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Days away from its grand opening celebration, Bethlehem's Twisted Tees has something else to celebrate — a planned expansion that will bring mini golf and more.
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Moustache, an adventurous cat with a distinct marking befitting his namesake who galivanted throughout Easton on a surprise vacation adventure before being rescued this summer, has passed away at the age of six, his owner confirmed via a Facebook post.
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is looking for public comment concerning PPL's 2023 billing fiasco which led to a $1 million civil penalty.
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During a meeting in Allentown Wednesday, Make the Road Pennsylvania organized a rally in opposition of a bill package from Rep. Ryan Mackenzie that they characterized as "anti-immigrant."
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Easton's Nurture Nature Center may be able to add a new immersive dome theater to their location, provided they receive a parking variance and government clearance to use funding for the project.
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Easton is looking for a new conservation management apprentice, a position which will entail planting and maintaining urban trees throughout the city.
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Looking to lose the alcohol but still enjoy a drink this January? Bars in the Lehigh Valley have you covered, with craft brews and tasty mocktails which don't need booze to please your palate.
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Easton Restaurant Week is back and better than ever, with 22 restaurants offering special selections at fixed prices, covering everything from everyday eats to haute cuisine.
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Dave & Buster's Lehigh Valley location doled out 200 passes for free games for a year Friday, drawing hundreds of people to the hybrid arcade/bar/restaurant.
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Dave & Buster's Lehigh Valley location is reopening on Jan. 12 with fresh new features including specialized social bays for gamers to enjoy.