Officials to Investigate Easton's Double-Parking Problem

Easton officials promised extra enforcement in areas of the city chronically troubled by double parking and other illegal parking practices that pose a safety hazard.

Minority Whip Campaigns For Holden in Easton

U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer supports Tim Holden during Lehigh Valley visit.

Easton Democrats Rally For Obama

Local Democrats celebrate opening of Obama for America office.

Obama Campaign to Open Easton Office

"Obama For America PA" will open in Larry Holmes Drive space Thursday.

Corbett's Cuts Could Hurt Farmland Preservation

Columnist Jon Geeting on how a Williams Township program might provide a solution.

Vice President Joe Biden to Speak at Lafayette

Biden will give a talk as part of the college's Lives of Liberty lecture series.

Are Photo IDs Necessary at the Polls?

Republicans say the new law will prevent voter fraud; Democrats say the new law could disenfranchise thousands of registered voters. What do you think?

Easton Parking Study Recommends Rate Hike

Raising meter rates would encourage more motorists to use the city parking deck, consultants say.

Easton Creates Space For Billboards

Lawsuit prompted the creation of “expressway transitional zones” to provide designated space for the advertising signs.

Easton Blight Battle Enters Round Two

Armory building, others, will go before property review committee tonight.

Easton Considers Garbage Changes

City could make residents switch to black bags, or use cans.

Easton Could Raise Swimming Pool Fees

Public works director recommends raising fees for season passes by $5.

Easton Flood Maps to be Revised

The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) is revising local flood plain maps.

Anti-Texting Law Goes Into Effect Thursday

Starting at midnight, texting behind the wheel will get you pulled over.

Holden, Cartwright to Open Easton Campaign Offices

The two men running to be Easton's new congressman will open their offices in the next few days.

Governor: Pallet Company Will Move to Glendon

Gov. Tom Corbett said Rehrig Pacific Logistics will open plant in Glendon.

Easton NAACP Meets With School Board Members

Community forum with Easton Area School Board members deals with new scheduling.

Congressional Candidate Cartwright Visits Easton

Matt Cartwright, running to represent the new 17th district, meets with Easton NAACP.

Sheriff's Department Honors 90-Year-Old Employee

Joe Meischeid of Palmer Township has worked in courtroom security for 22 years.

Take Our Poll: Texting While Driving

Pennsylvania's ban on texting while driving goes into effect next week.

Captain Carl Scalzo Named New Easton Chief

Scalzo, a second-generation Easton police officer, will take over for Chief Larry Palmer.

DA: No Charges in Threats Against Northampton County Judge

District Attorney says he won't prosecute a man who threatened Judge Michael Koury on-line.

Nominate Local Champions of Open Government

Do you know people in Easton who have championed local government transparency?

Economic Development Easton's Highest Priority, Panto Says

In the state of the city address, Mayor Sal Panto said continued economic development is his administration's highest priority.

Man Gets Prison for Forging Northampton County Checks

David Weatherly, 24, will spend 1-2 years in jail for cashing forged checks.

Easton Zoners Approve T-Shirt Business

Bethlehem couple wants to screen print shirts, offer painting opportunities to kids, in West Ward business.

Wilson Lions Club Fair Ends

Club members say dispute over fees with the borough has ended 31 year tradition.

West Easton OKs DUI Center

Borough council in West Easton approves plan for 100-bed Northampton County center.

Panto Joins Other Mayors in Supporting Gay Marriage

Easton Mayor Sal Panto is one of 100 across the country to support same-sex marriage.

Easton School Board to Hold Community Meetings

School board will hold committee meetings at rotating locations this year.

Easton Cuts Block Grants

Easton cuts back on funding for code enforcement, trees, and the Ambassadors.

Controller: County Paid $200K in Medical Claims to Ex-Employees

Northampton County Controller Stephen Barron says the county paid medical claims for people no longer employed by county.

Mayor: Easton Intermodal Will Cost More Than Planned

Third Street transportation project costs rise by $5 million.

EASB Delays Vote on Northampton Street Building

Easton school board will give community group more time to present ideas for old administration building.

Easton Could Expand Animal Control Contract

Changing service from five days a week to seven would cost the city an additional $12,000 annually.

Is Church Too Loud? Easton Says No

Easton officials considered revising city noise laws but deemed it unnecessary after congregation makes its case.

Why a Tea Party-Backed School Tax Plan Makes Sense

Columnist Jon Geeting says HB1776 good for taxpayers, and for education equality.

Poll: Housing Stray Dogs in Easton

Easton City Council will hear a proposal tonight to deal with stray dogs. What do you think?

Northampton County Dealing With Gracedale Asbestos

Stoffa says administration taking issue "so seriously," but workers say it's not enough.

Stoffa: More Northampton County Checks Forged

County Executive John Stoffa says forged checks were used in Georgia and South Carolina.