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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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. -
A group of business and legal experts came together Monday night to discuss the uncertain future of operating a business with tariffs, and what measures can be done to legally prepare.
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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.
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State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware County, joined a group of legislators and firefighters Thursday to discuss an upcoming act which will ensure access to PTSI care for first responders.
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After a hearing stretching over five hours and addressing traffic and environmental concerns related to the Easton Commerce Park warehouse, Easton Planning Commission bumped a final decision to their July meeting.
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After nearly two months of investigation, authorities have declared a fire which struck the former Dixie Cup factory was arson.
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Scannell Properties offered a presentation on the need for a LERTA tax abatement to build its 1 million square-foot Easton Commerce Park warehouse during Wilson Area School District's Monday board meeting.
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With uncertainties surrounding state and federal funding for higher education, Lehigh Carbon Community College has begun cutting at least some staff positions.
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Allentown will host ROOTED, a new, free health and wellness festival featuring plenty of opportunities for education, entertainment, and good eats, this Saturday.
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Easton Farmers' Market, the longest continuously running open air market in the country, will celebrate the start of its spring season this Saturday, May 3.
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Wilson Borough Council officially vacated the seat of Scott Palinkas at their Monday meeting, citing his numerous absences and public conduct as justifications for the decision.
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Wilson borough solicitor Stan Margle III acknowledged drug charges levied against him at Monday's council meeting, with members of council expressing support as he faces drug possession charges.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released further details of the arrest made at Northampton County Prison on Friday, again accusing Northampton County Prison of not cooperating. County Executive Lamont McClure challenges that.
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A-Treat has teamed up with legendary boxer Larry Holmes's Heart of a Legend to craft Larry Holmes Cream Soda, with 20 percent of proceeds going to the nonprofit organization.
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Federal agents were at Northampton County Prison on Friday morning to apprehend an inmate upon his release. The man was alleged to be in the country illegally. The level of cooperation between ICE agents and the county has come under attack by U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie.
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Mangia Carne, a butcher and Italian specialty shop, will soon open its doors at Easton Public Market, bringing a celebrated meat expert and a star chef to the city.
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Lehigh Valley Health Network has confirmed they will open two new medical facilities at the former Martin Tower site, including a women's health center.
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Wilson Borough solicitor and attorney Stanley Margle III has been charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
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Easton day care Miles of Learning Children's Academy received exceptions and variances from the zoning hearing board which will allow them to turn former residential space at their location into commercial space.
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Easton City Councilwoman Taiba Sultana has announced she will be running for a seat in council again, citing her work fighting for marginalized voices and minority rights.
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Longtime Eastonian Sharbel Koorie has announced his candidacy for Easton City Council's District 2 seat.
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Bethlehem Twp. Commissioners voted in favor of an ordinance that would legally allow for existing structures on a 43-acre property near Green Pond Road, which houses NCC's East 40, though those properties may need special permits.
