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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East Penn School District approved a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with its teachers union after extensive negotiations stemming from the association rejecting a proposal in July. -
The Blendery in Easton will host a special Bereaved Father's Day event on Sunday to help men coping with loss and seeking comfort in community.
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After 18 vehicles were disabled following fuel-ups at Raceway on Freemansburg Avenue in Bethlehem Township, the station owner said water infiltration in the delivery may be the problem, and has encouraged customers to reach out for help.
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Lehigh Valley International Airport saw a record rate of traffic in July 2024, with nearly 102,000 passengers, a near 12% increase over July 2023.
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Police have confirmed 18 vehicles were found disabled in the vicinity of Freemansburg Avenue in Bethlehem Township after fueling up at the nearby Raceway gas station on Tuesday.
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As part of the Multimodal Transportation Fund, Easton will receive over $83,000 to improve the intersection of Pearl and Bushkill Streets.
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Beloved Yardley brewpub Vault Brewing is set to open a new location at 225 Ferry St. in Easton this fall, featuring craft brews and a specially-curated menu.
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Larry Holmes Jr. was granted a special exception that will let him open a luxury cigar lounge on Northampton Street in Easton, with a proposed launch this fall.
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While you may think it's as easy as posting a stop sign to decrease driving speeds, as it turns out, a lot more work goes into mitigating traffic accidents throughout Easton.
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The CDC has reported over 400 cases of salmonella across 31 states and the District of Columbia, including 60 cases in Pennsylvania.
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Despite a few concerns about parking and affordable housing, the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission approved recommendations for an 189-unit apartment complex on West Hamilton Street Tuesday.
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The Eerie Easton Walking Tour is underway, and while there are no creepy clowns, there are plenty of real-life horror tales of murder and mania.
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The grand opening of a new Jersey Mike's in the Easton area is set for Wednesday, Sept. 27. The store is celebrating the event with a fundraiser for a local nonprofit.
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This weekend marks the 119th anniversary of Greater Shiloh Church of Easton, featuring a music-infused night of worship, a day of community service, and a ceremonial mortgage burning.
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The Sigal Museum's "Forged by Fire" exhibition opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, featuring relics from Northampton County's long history of firefighting.
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Family Connection and Easton Area School District hosted "Reading Under the Lights" on Tuesday, with student athletes reading to children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
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The Easton-Phillipsburg free bridge will be restricted to one lane from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 to complete a lighting project.
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With residents packing council chambers, Easton's Zoning Hearing Board denied a proposal for a nine building, 412-unit apartment facility near the Forks Township border.
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Easton Yoga's "A Night of Ecstatic Music and Kirtan," set for Sept. 21, will feature music from Seán Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band, with proceeds going toward child mindfulness programs.
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Friends of the Easton Cemetery and the West Ward Community Initiative are hosting Community Day at Easton Cemetery this Saturday, with tours, activities and food for all.
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Following the approval of two contracts for solid waste and recycling disposal, Easton officials are warning rates for residents could increase due to hauling costs.
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Hellertown's planning commission pushed a plan for a new LVHN micro-hospital at the old Champion spark plug facility Tuesday night, with the potential for construction to begin later this year.
