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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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A popular music venue that offered national touring acts in downtown Easton for the past five and a half years is closing. It will have its final show on Saturday — an open-to-the-public New Year's Eve party with Loudmix and DJ June. -
Additional grants Easton received for 2023 will see Easton with the adjusted 2023 budget in January.
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The appearance of a massive, rotating ice circle caught the attention of a city resident who captured drone video near Groundhog Lock along the Delaware Canal in Raubsville, south of Easton.
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The budget approved last week calls for more than $10 million in earned income tax revenues. That's 40% more than what was projected at this time last year.
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About 60 soldiers called up to Egypt to help support an international peacekeeping force returned to the Pennsylvania National Guard facility in Forks Township.
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The third annual Downtown Easton market wrapped up a five-week run over the weekend, but you can still find gifts from some of the vendors.
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Green Vida Co. has outgrown its base of operations at its flagship store.
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The site was once a fine men's clothing store and today holds a concert venue and dance club. But 1-6 Centre Square will take on an entirely new profile with a 49-room hotel that has space for two restaurants.
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This week, the LehighValleyNews.com digital desk handpicked three events for you to enjoy.
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Frances Hesselbein led Girl Scouts USA as chief executive officer from 1976 to 1990. A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, she died Sunday at age 107 at her home in Palmer Township.
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Easton held its inaugural LGBTQ+ Pride Month flag-raising in Centre Square on Wednesday evening, celebrating the community and advocating for acceptance and love among more than 100 people.
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The middle schoolers took the photos at a three-week class at the Easton Area Community Center.
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It will take time to find the origin point and cause of the fire that took out the 900 block of Ferry Street, Easton Fire Department Fire Chief Henry Hennings confirmed Wednesday.
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Representatives from various organizations met with community members who lost their homes to the Ferry Street fire which happened on Monday evening, providing connections for assistance and lodging.
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Authorities are investigating the origin of a fire which devastated the 900 block of Ferry Street in Easton on Monday, while volunteers are attempting to help victims acclimated after the disaster.
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The blaze broke out Monday afternoon in the 900 block of Ferry Street in Easton. Multiple homes were affected and dozens of firefighters from Easton and surrounding communities responded.
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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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The Pennsylvania Humane Society honored a number of animal rights advocates Friday, including state Rep. Jeanne McNeill for her efforts to fight puppy mills in Pennsylvania.
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Citing the financial concerns of taxpayers, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission member Richard D. Molchany suggests slowing down the Lehigh Valley Passenger Rail project.
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Easton City Council approved two resolutions to apply for a DCED Flood Mitigation Grant and a Grow NORCO Grant to help alleviate sediment issues in the Lehigh River and improve the Centennial Park.
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Several Lehigh Valley high school performing arts students took home Freddy Awards at the ceremony held Thursday, May 25 at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton.
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Lafayette College has confirmed it will soon finalize the purchase of the Lafayette Inn, a historic mansion-turned-bed and breakfast located near the school.
