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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A pair of North Whitehall auto repair shop owners have tapped a lawfirm to help them challenge a zoning decision — and the zoning code — they say was weaponized against them for a personal vendetta. -
Asa the horse, a beloved member of Bethlehem Mounted Unit, will hang up his horseshoes and step into the easy life at his final Bridles & Badges Open House event.
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Charles Bellis III owned Easton Beverage and joined the Palmer Township board of supervisors for a six-year term in 2024. The township announced his passing on Monday afternoon.
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First responders came together in Easton Thursday for the first Easton Emergency Management Task Force meeting, aiming to strengthen bonds with first responders and community organizations that play pivotal roles during disasters.
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Easton may soon opt to ban the sale of all animals in pet shops, in a move aiming to protect vulnerable creatures who often suffer from the retail trade.
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Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure, a candidate for Congress in the 7th Congressional District, called out former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell at IBEW 375 headquarters in Allentown.
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While North Whitehall Township planners took no action on the project, developers offered an update on their active adult residential community plans on Tuesday.
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The owners of a childcare center looking into expanding the operation received a special exception from Allentown's zoning hearing board Monday evening, though in the end, that exception was not even necessary.
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South Whitehall Police Department's K-9, Drax, is retiring from the force after seven years of service, and taking up the easy life with his longtime work partner and handler.
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North Whitehall Township's planning commission raised questions over a supposed agreement between the Kornfeinds and the former owner of an adjoining property which will play into the development of the Kornfeind Car Wash.
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Easton PA VegFest is coming back to Riverside Park for its fifth year on Saturday, featuring vegetarian and vegan vendors alongside eco-friendly, health-conscious brands.
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In an effort to restore the bronze sword of Colonel Charles Wikoff, a Rough Rider buried in Easton Cemetery, Two Rivers is hosting fundraising events in the city on Thursday and Friday.
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Easton has opted to add nine new properties to their LERTA list, offering substantial tax breaks to help stimulate redevelopment and rehabilitation for housing and commerce in the city.
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Easton City Administrator Luis Campos returned to council on Wednesday, offering thanks to those first responders and civilians who helped save his life after he suffered cardiac arrest while jogging in July.
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Easton's city government has formed a committee with the Buffalo Soldiers and others to help identify and honor the Black individuals who are interred at a cemetery found underneath Nesquehoning Park.
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During a Lehigh Valley Planning Commission comprehensive planning meeting held on Tuesday, citizens questioned the impact a massive expansion at the Americold facility could have on nearby residents.
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Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's comprehensive planning committee approved a review of a planned welcome center on DeSales University's campus Tuesday afternoon.
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Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre owners Matthew McClanahan and Lauren McChesney found a pleasant surprise at their business last week — an adorable little gatecrashing kitten they adopted and named Funnel Cake.
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Historic Hotel Bethlehem announced their third straight top-place finish in USA Today's 10Best contest on Friday, with officials thanking the partners, staff, customers and community for their support.
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A group of young artists, under the tutelage of muralist and teaching artist Matt Halm, took to the Lehigh Valley International Airport Friday to work on a brand new mural, allowing the kids to exercise their creativity and skills while appreciating public art.
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Bethlehem nonprofit New Bethany has dropped the term "Ministries" from their name, citing increased inclusivity and a separation from the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, though they still maintain a connection.
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In an effort to create a more cohesive force for the region, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp and Discover Lehigh Valley have released a new shared logo which will help create stronger brand recognition.
