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Brian Myszkowski/LehighValleyNews.comThe Hooper House has been unoccupied for decades, and the city deemed it blighted in 2012. Officials are now trying to preserve the property, which once belonged to Continental Army Deputy Quartermaster General Robert Lettis Hooper, Jr. -
Stephanie Sigafoos/LehighValleyNews.comOfficials acknowledged Tuesday that the city lacks certified fire inspectors and does not have the staffing to meet key safety recommendations issued after February's Hotel Hampton fire.
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The walkable tour features gallery stops and showcases paintings, handmade jewelry and sculptures by Lehigh Valley artists. -
City officials in Easton are warning that a large bear was spotted Thursday on College Hill near Parker and Shawnee avenues.
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The Lehigh Valley Youth Climate Summit is slated for Saturday at the Nurture Nature Center. The event is free, with a lecture open to the general public.
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Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. has announced a set of pop-up festivals and other outdoor events scheduled throughout the city during spring and summer. The free events will feature free food, drinks and entertainment for all.
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The Bethlehem Township zoning board voted 4-0, opposing the applicants' zoning appeal. Reasons cited included the lack of public benefit and resident concerns issued at previous hearings.
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Following the introduction of a resolution to recognize Muslim holidays, the Easton City Council resolved to expand that recognition to include religious holidays from all faiths in a separate calendar.
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Myers, who in January became the first Black person to serve as council president, accused County Executive Lamont McClure of political maneuvering to force him from office.
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The fireworks display for Easton's Heritage Day festival has been moved from the waterfront to Hackett Park in order to allow more time for the fest and better views for spectators, according to Mayor Sal Panto Jr.
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Eight rescue dogs will perform a variety of circus-like tricks in a family-friendly performance Sunday, April 30 at the State Theatre Center for the Arts.
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Take a look at stories throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.
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Cupcakes with Egyptian cinnamon are just one confection customers might try as Mia & Maddie bakery moves forward with plans to open a shop in Easton.
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Stoneback Rose was born in Easton. She has worked in marketing for the last dozen years, organizing community events on the side.
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Before ESPN, before social media, before the 24-hour news cycle, Muhammad Ali paid a surprise visit to Easton on Jan. 23, 1973, to appease a young, up-and-coming fighter named Larry Holmes.
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Rep. Robert Freeman, Pennsylvania's longest serving House member, has quietly changed Pennsylvania's planning laws.
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Initial vaccine doses for people 6 months and older and booster shots for people 5 years and older now will be available at all Lehigh Valley Physician Group primary care practices.
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Northampton County Council held a regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, but a clerical error meant they couldn't take any official action.
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Ken Greene and Frank Pintabone are current Easton planning commission members looking for a seat on Easton's city council.
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The Greater Easton Development Partnership and the Wilson LINCS Family Center received $1.1 million in state funding.
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Vegetables, baked goods and local distilleries are participating in 2023's winter market season.
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Chris Heagele, Easton city controller, said he will run for re-election and pledged to bring fiscal responsibility to the city.
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Easton council met to pass 2023 budge amendments and discussed the 'A' S&P Global rating
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Ken Kraft represented District 1 on the council from 2011 to 2018, and is running to do so once again.
