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 Easton City Council addressed a proposed program from resident Carol Free to allow for backyard chickens on Tuesday. No decision has been made, though councilmembers had numerous concerns over the idea. -
Carol Free, Easton's "Chicken Lady," is on a mission to allow for backyard chickens in the city. Check out her plan, the concerns with the birds, and what the city government is up to when it comes to chickens in the city.
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The Easton Twilight Criterium returns to the city's Downtown district on Saturday, May 27. Streets will be closed to accommodate racers and pedestrians throughout the day.
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The Weyerbacher Hill Challenge 5K is set for this weekend, with runners set to explore the hills of Easton before getting back to the brewery to enjoy some brews.
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Rosé on the River is coming back for the fifth year at Easton's Scott Park on June 10. The event benefits the Greater Easton Development Partnership and the programs it helps.
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Democratic primary candidates for Easton City Council Ken Brown and Frank Pintabone have unofficially locked in their seats as of Tuesday night, though the third open position remains too close to call.
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Democratic Easton primary candidate Sal Panto Jr. has unofficially won the race as of 10 p.m. Tuesday night.
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An Easton man intending to open a high-end smoke shop was granted a continuance after questions arose around zoning issues related to the Northampton Street retail space's proximity to another specialty business.
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As the campaign for the Easton mayoral primary comes to a close, candidates Sal Panto Jr. and Peter Melan discuss how they spent their funds in the race to City Hall.
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Easton City Council approved a measure to increase the salary for the police department's unfilled community advocate position and establish a new internship at City Hall.
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Easton seniors may be eligible for a property tax rebate as early as 2026, with the city allocating fuel savings from hybrid police vehicles into a fund intended to assist homeowners 65 and older.
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Several parents, educators, and even a young student came to EASD's board meeting Tuesday night to speak out against the reduced music education time at the elementary schools, which has been reduced to 30 minutes per class this year.
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Wilson Area School Board approved a bond financing resolution that will secure at least $15 million to renovate the high school athletic fields, and up to $60 million overall for several years' worth of projects.
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Easton's 'Ask the Bugler', an AI-powered chatbot on the city website, is now able to converse with constituents in Spanish, making it easier for residents to engage with local government.
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The Northampton County Sheriff's Department has issued a warning for residents that a scammer has been contacting residents and extorting them for credit card or Bitcoin payments to avoid jail time.
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The manufacturer of Giant's store-brand waffles has issued a recall due to potential listeria contamination, the supplier announced on Oct. 18. 2024.
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With the spooky season setting in, Two Rivers Brewing Company is hosting a Cosmic Night of Curiosities including local vendors, a live DJ, fire spinning, and specialty beers and cocktails.
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Easton's Nurture Nature Center is hosting a free star party in Scott Park from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, offering use of their telescopes and the expertise of their staff to help budding stargazers.
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Easton Area Neighborhood Center has selected Alison Czapp, a local food and antipoverty advocate, as the new executive director of their organization.
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State Sen. Lisa Boscola announced Palmer Township's Stormwater Authority has obtained a $3.8 million loan to improve drainage along Old Nazareth Road.
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Easton's Frank Pintabone announced Wednesday that a Hispanic Resource Day, catering to the needs of the city's Hispanic population, will be hosted at the Easton Area Community Center in November.
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In their seventh annual event, Beards for Breasts raised thousands of dollars for cancer patient support programming via an auction where the prize was the chance to shave men's beards at an Easton pub on Oct. 15, 2024.
