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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Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure says he'll run for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District seat in 2026, seeking to bring the seat back under Democratic control.
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Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. attempted to correct a statement conflating immigrants with crime made at a council meeting during their Wednesday, Feb. 26 meeting, though not all council members or community members appeared to accept it.
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Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone introduced a new ordinance at the board's Wednesday meeting that would see marijuana possession and use reduced to summary offenses with fines.
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Lehigh Valley Health Network and Northampton County Chiefs of Police Association are expanding a program which helps those with autism and other communication issues interact with police when stopped.
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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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Easton's Planning Commission reviewed the city's comprehensive plan Wednesday, celebrating successes while acknowledging a wealth of work to attain their goals by 2040.
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Representatives of Langan Engineering presented a sketch plan for the Charles Chrin Commerce Centre to Tatamy's Planning Commission on Jan. 14, 2025, detailing a light industrial building, two
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Easton's Historic District Commission voted against a proposal to demolish and reconstruct the McDonald's at 300 Larry Holmes Drive, citing issues with the appearance, layout and signs for the property.
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Rickhaslo Brown, a West Ward resident of Easton, recently saw a dream come true when he got to appear on an episode of his favorite game show, "Wheel of Fortune."
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Easton attorney Jeremy Clark will run for a seat on the Northampton County bench.
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Easton City Council approved an amendment to the parking code which would allow for handicapped spots in several residential sections of the downtown district during Wednesday's meeting.
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Easton City Council discussed adopting an attendance policy that could penalize officials for missing council or committee meetings, with all but one council member in support.
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FOP Washington Lodge #17, representing Easton Police Department officers, announced the approval of a new four-year contract with the city, set to be settled with council on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
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A hearing for a developer seeking variances to turn a former Crayola site in Palmer Township into 94 apartments was continued following more than two hours of testimony from expert witnesses.
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Comcast has confirmed that the first 1,000 homes and businesses of a 7,000 home and business expansion has been completed, providing further competition for internet and cable television services in the Lehigh Valley.
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Easton Councilman Frank Pintabone has called on the city's mayor and administrators to set up a meeting with Met-Ed to discuss issues with the city's electric grid, spurred by a series of small blackouts over the weekend.
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Easton's Nurture Nature Center is searching for stargazers to join in the Hubble Night Sky Observing Challenge, where participants look out for some of the spectacles the legendary telescope has photographed.
