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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Delivering his State of the City address Tuesday night, Mayor Sal Panto noted Easton has made vital progress over the past few years, and the future is looking brighter than ever. -
Senator Nick Miller came out to Bath to engage directly with constituents on Wednesday, discussing education, affordable housing and other issues afflicting the Lehigh Valley.
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Students and faculty from Lafayette College revitalized a discussion about an Israel-Hamas cease-fire resolution at Easton City Council on Tuesday evening.
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It's Valentine's Day again, but if you're on your own, or you just don't buy into the lovey-dovey stuff, don't worry — these Lehigh Valley businesses have got your back.
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Whitehall Township commissioners selected new member Rob Piligian after several votes during a meeting Monday night, just shy of the deadline to do so.
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The "Love, Easton" project is aiming to display a hand-crafted heart for each and every city resident — 28,127 in total — throughout windows and public spaces as a show of unity, love, and creativity.
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Businesses across Downtown Easton are pairing up for "A Match Made in Easton," a special promotion created so shoppers can present a receipt from one business to a partner business for a discount or exclusive item.
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A proposed smoke shop in Easton's South Side received a recommendation for a special exception at Wednesday's meeting, though approval from the zoning hearing board is still required.
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Easton's Environmental Advisory Council is looking to the future to address the potential needs for residents in the wake of global warming, even if net zero emissions are met.
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In lieu of fighting a lengthy legal battle, North Whitehall kitten rescue Foxy's Cradle is restructuring by spreading their services among volunteers and using a repurposed RV as a home base.
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Nestlé Purina was granted a one-year extension on the deadline for plans to establish a municipal water service for South Whitehall Twp. residents, though the locals are wary of the costs which could come down on them.
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Two Rivers Brewing Co. has secured a variance which will allow the business to transform a run-down lot adjacent to its property into a new outdoor beer garden.
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Easton Housing Authority obtained a set of variances that will allow for development of a 45-unit affordable senior housing project and dedicated parking in the West Ward.
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Queso at Casa and Casa 401 owner Andrea Rincon is set to open Crepes at Casa in the Easton Public Market this spring, offering up intriguing takes on the French dish.
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Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone is organizing a community meeting at Pioneer Park on Saturday, March 15, to discuss tactics to improve safety.
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A proposed ordinance to essentially decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in Easton failed to pass at Wednesday's meeting, with the discussion prompting impassioned debates on the topic.
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John Gehrmann, 44, was charged with three third-degree misdemeanor counts of harassment, with a criminal complaint stating he was involved in the continued harassment of person he suspected of playing a part in his stepdaughter’s disappearance.
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Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. championed the city's successes in 2024 while looking ahead to the challenges of 2025 during his State of the City address held Wednesday.
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Lehigh Valley Zoo has confirmed its born-in-captivity kangaroo Hopscotch passed away last week, likely because of an infection that spread to her digestive tract.
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Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley hosted a town hall to detail how federal budget cuts could impact Medicaid care in Lehigh County on Tuesday.
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Hundreds showed up at Payrow Plaza in Bethlehem to support a march for women's rights on International Women's Day on Saturday.
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Friday evening welcomed the reopening of The Gap Theatre in Wind Gap, where Harry Guerro launched the event with a showing of the first two Indiana Jones films.
