Easton News

Easton’s first city council meeting of 2023 will address this year's budget.

David Collins will take on the new job next month, overseeing plans to keep the jail safe and secure.

The former judge is running in May's Democratic primary, hoping to unseat incumbent Terry Houck.

While the S&P report noted that Easton has a “weak economy,” based on market value per capita, projected effective buying income and unemployment rate, among other factors, it also recognized the positive impact of ongoing development activity on city revenue.

Jeff Warren, a former city council member who also served on Hanover Township's board of supervisors, is running to represent District 3 on Northampton County Council.

In December, Northampton County Council adopted an ordinance placing new restrictions on County Executive Lamont McClure's plans for a clinic treating county employees. After Thursday night's vote, it's set to go into effect.

Jeffrey Young, former chair and a longtime mentor of Brett's, will continue on the board as member.

After Easton Space Fest was canceled due to weather in 2019, the organizers are coming back with something even bigger for the spring.

Incumbent Mayor Sal Panto Jr. and Easton City Council member Peter Melan said they both plan to run for the office in 2023.

Need continues to grow for emergency food services. With the end of pandemic-era benefits and inflation still not letting up, demand is higher than ever, according to food pantry managers.

Daniel Weiss led Lafayette College from 2005 to 2013 and is credited with growing the campus beyond College Hill. He was unanimously approved Friday as director and CEO of the Philadelphia Art Museum.

Mangiacarne has rebranded, with Chef Luca Manfè taking sole ownership and changing the name to Luca and Sons, with promises of high-quality meats, cheeses,and a few new items as well.

Jeff Foxworthy, whose catchphrase is “You just might be a redneck,” will perform Thursday, April 9, it was announced.

A video clip allegedly showing a Wilson Area School District football coach swearing at and using a racial slur against a Black man has blown up online, leading to the man's resignation from the district.

There have been hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines triggered by BusPatrol's cameras in Allentown, along with growing backlash from local drivers who say the system is highly flawed.

Crayola has announced the lineup for Crayola Creativity Week 2026, with special guests like Kate Micucci — a Nazareth native — and Questlove.

ASPIRE to Autonomy doled out 125 40-pound boxes of food to Easton community members in need at Centennial Park on Friday evening.

Rod's Dogs is coming back to Easton within the next few months under new ownership, but the beloved classic menu will remain just the same.

Easton City Council approved a resolution that will let the city seek a $750,000 grant to help in the rehabilitation of the Heil Park Pool on South Side.

Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone has confirmed he will host his annual free turkey giveaway for residents in need, set for Nov. 22.

Easton's Historic District Commission approved plans that would see the south quadrants of Centre Square revamped with new furniture and planters.

Celtic Woman, an all-female Irish musical ensemble that has released 28 albums and been nominated for a Grammy Award, will perform at the venue at 7:30 p.m. March 19, it was announced.