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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Curmudgeon, colleague, coach: Board, public celebrate life of supervisor who 'loved Palmer Township'Palmer Township took some time to remember and celebrate the life of former supervisor Charles "Zeke" Bellis III, who died in September 2025. -
Palmer Township has appointed Baron Vanderburg to fill part of the remainder of the late Charles "Zeke" Bellis III's term on the board of supervisors.
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Easton will soon issue a survey and a series of community discussions aimed at improving public transportation routes between the city's neighborhoods.
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A Northampton County Councilwoman and Easton Area School District employee has drawn the ire of many parents and individuals for her criticism of media personality Charlie Kirk, who was killed on Wednesday.
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The Lehigh Valley Vegan Chef Challenge is asking local eateries to put their best plant-based dishes forward, and for the community to rate their favorites to find a champion.
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Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone's workforce housing ordinance passed council on Wednesday, launching a new program to promote affordable residences for those who fall in the middle income bracket.
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Easton's South Side now has an artistic historic mural, detailing the neighborhood's rich history of famous spots and individuals which have kept the community going for nearly two centuries.
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The Coalition of Manufactured Home Communities of Pennsylvania held a get-together Wednesday to discuss the lot rental price jumps throughout the communities, and tell residents how they are combatting it.
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Moccasins Across America, a traveling group of First Nations people, made a stop in Easton on Tuesday to engage in a ceremony of reconciliation and healing.
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Lehigh County took another look at the 2026 budget, highlighting some key areas of concern including a state budget shortfall which has forced the county to fall back on its stabilization fund.
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It's time for the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company's beloved carnival, and this year, you can catch the beloved Wienermobile and Barbie's pink convertible, among plenty of other attractions, at the grounds.
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Allentown School District hosted a special "School Budget 101" meeting Tuesday, covering the concept of revenue, expenses, and other hot-button financial issues.
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Easton has secured $930,118 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program funding to replace the deteriorating Abbott Street Bridge, Senator Lisa Boscola announced this week.
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Easton's South Side and Allentown have been welcomed into Blueprint Communities, a program focused on training local officials to help foster improvements in local communities' quality of life.
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C.F. Martin & Company has unveiled a vivid new museum display focused on sustainable manufacturing practices, highlighting years of innovations which focus on quality instruments with an environmentally-friendly orientation.
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Easton's end-of-the-month celebration, Fourth Friday, returns from 5 to 9 p.m. this April 26, featuring specials for food, drinks, shopping, and other attractions.
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission passed a settlement concerning PPL's incorrect billing issues which caused numerous issues with consumers from late December 2022 into 2023, though some commissioners were concerned about alterations to a civil penalty.
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Beloved vegan Lehigh Valley hotspot Paranormal Pizza is venturing back into pies, starting with a pop-up event at Bethlehem's Roasted on May 1.
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Easton has contracted Omnes, a landscape architecture, planning, and art business, to spruce up Centre Square's southeast quadrant so it can attract more pedestrians and improve the public space.
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With another primary victory in the 136th District during Tuesday's Democratic primary, Rep. Bob Freeman has ensured he will win the seat yet again come fall.
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Kitten season is upon us, with plenty of tiny furry friends appearing just about everywhere, and the Lehigh Valley Humane Society has plenty of advice to offer for prospective pet parents.
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Crayola has launched their Campaign for Creativity, aiming to showcase the importance of creative endeavors through a variety of methods, including reuniting artists with their original works they created as kids decades ago.
