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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The Buffalo Soldiers are set to ride from Allentown to Easton's Nesquehoning Street Park in remembrance of the men interred at a forgotten site as part of the "Forgotten Soldiers Ride" on Saturday. -
Popular deli meat company Boar's Head has issued a recall for their liverwurst and other deli meats due to a listeria outbreak which has shown at least one reported case in Pennsylvania.
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Easton City Council approved a new Project Stabilization Agreement with the Greater Lehigh Valley Building and Construction Trades Council that could lead to more local union workers scoring high-cost government projects.
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After more than a year of hard work, Easton's South Side saw the grand opening of Bravo Supermarket on Tuesday, offering city residents much-needed access to fresh food and pantry staples.
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Whitehall-Coplay School District's board of education seemed pleased with a report of 2023-24 goals on Monday, with the superintendent pleased to report the results play into a series of even longer-term missions.
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HanoverView Animal Hospital has reported its two outdoor air conditioning units were dismantled and stolen early Monday morning. Workers are asking for the public's help with finding the thieves.
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A pair of women with a lengthy history connected to cows have joined up to create La Farm Girls, an Easton-based location where visitors can book sessions for cow cuddling.
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It's the fifth anniversary for the founding of Foxy's Cradle, the North Whitehall neonatal kitten unit, and they're celebrating with food, fun, kittens, and plenty of education.
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Easton Loves Local is coming hot off Restaurant Week, showcasing the downtown's independent retailers who will feature special limited-edition products and treats.
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Allegiant Air has grounded all flights set to depart before 2 p.m. Eastern time, including those set to take off from Lehigh Valley International Airport, due to a technical issue associated with Microsoft.
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How a Lehigh Valley cinephile is promoting conversation via eerie films like 'Our Father, the Devil'The Civic Theatre of Allentown is one of few venues across the Lehigh Valley showing "Our Father, the Devil," a debut that explores complex issues of vengeance and moral ambiguity via horror, inspiring dialogue amongst viewers.
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Apple Jam and Pumpkins and Pooches are joining forces for the most fall-oriented celebration in Easton this Saturday, with plenty of food, fun, and contests for just about everyone.
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Palmer Township's Planning Commission held a meeting to review the final details of a new zoning ordinance Thursday, finalizing details before the document is sent off to the township's board for consideration.
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Easton has been awarded a $120,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant, with the funding intended to reduce roadway deaths and injuries 75% by 2030.
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Easton City Council members and the public engaged in a heated debate on what a metropolitan government can do in regard to international conflicts when Mayor Sal Panto Jr. removed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war on Wednesday.
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Lafayette College needs help naming their nearly 100-year-old leopard mascot, and they're calling on the community to make the decision.
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Easton Area School District's board approved a resolution to add nine new LERTA properties, putting the city one step closer to launching an initiative that could increase the district's tax revenue from the properties nearly ten times.
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The Allentown Public Library hosted a discussion on native plants and pollinators on Saturday, explaining their importance and what humans can do to help these vital organisms.
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This weekend, Book and Puppet Company will feature Drag Queen Story Hour with the Yippee Skippy Puppets as part of the Easton Book Festival.
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The Easton Book Festival is back, bringing reading fanatics and budding authors together for a wealth of exciting activities.
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With a focus on infrastructure and keeping taxes under control, Forks Twp. supervisor candidates Dean Turner and Huntington Keim are focused on the everyday issues as hot topics.
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Easton City Council considered on-street parking increases to further alleviate the impending jump in sanitation fees during a 2024 budget hearing on Tuesday.
