Redevelopment Authority Wants Loan to Buy a Parking Lot

Ultimately to be part of a Downtown revitalization project, for now, the agency would lease most of the space back to the city for public metered parking.

Vacant Property Ordinance in the Works

Owners whose properties remain vacant for more than a year would pay; those with vacant properties that also have code violations would be placed on a 'nuisance list' and pay even more.

Animals at City Events Debate to Continue

The council is debating how to regulate dogs and other pets at city events.

Take Our Poll: Should Animals Be Allowed at Public Events?

City council's public safety committee will look at this issue Tuesday night.

Flood More of an Inconvenience than a Disaster in Easton

Roads and parks expected to reopen in a few days at most, officials say.

Easton Ready to Get Wet...Again

Some damage is expected, but the city is as ready as it can be, officials say.

Silk Mill Revitalization Project on Track

A building that will be cleared to make way for the main entrance to the complex will be razed 'any week' now.

Dale and Georgia Will Return Downtown

Biscuits and treats for canines will be manufactured on the premises.

Four City Properties Closer to Official Blight Designation

Others on the city list, combined with regular applications, will mean extra planning commission meetings through spring of next year, city planning director says.

How Everyone Can Benefit from PBS's New Set-Up

WLVT/Artsquest new model is good for artists, consumers, and the economy.

County Holds Off on Health Dept. Vote

Council will give committee more time to present plan.

Developer Wants to Re-Open South Side Restaurant

Mayor makes announcement Wednesday at a reception opening of campaign headquarters

Bridge Commission Outlines 2013 Project

Route 22 will get $29.6 million upgrade; drivers will get eight months of slower traffic.

Dent Needs to Meet the Public More Often

The danger with friendly audiences is that our Congressman may only be hearing arguments that support his views.

Police Chief: Easton Was Well-Prepared For Irene

Officials credit flood preparation and experience as being key to minimized damage.

Where You'll Find Our Real Public Servants

They're not making speeches...

Region Adds 900 Jobs, But Unemployment Rises to 8.8%

Labor force expands by 800 with graduates looking for work.

Easton Is Ready for Irene

Preparations are complete—all there is to do is wait, says mayor.

Easton Prepares For Irene

Hurricane could bring "record" rainfalls to the region this weekend.

Legislators Target Bridge Commission

State reps Freeman, Emrick want to give governor more power over DRJTBC in light of rate hike.

Odds and Ends from City Council

Here's what happened at Wednesday evening's short and sweet meeting.

Committee Declares Six Properties Blighted

Armory, Hooper House, four others to go before planners next month.

McClure Should Stick With His Party on Health Department

The county councilman could "establish his progressive bona fides with the Democratic base," says columnist Jon Geeting.

City Hall Reopens After Quake

Building was evacuated until engineers could make sure structure was secure.

Planners Rethinking Cul-De-Sacs

Report says prevalence of dead ends burdens main roads with excessive traffic, costs municipalities more.

Easton Has More Than 4,600 Rentals

City inspector is tracking down properties not properly licensed as rentals

City Targets Four Vacant Properties

Four run-down properties will be the focus of Wednesday's Vacant Property Review Board meeting

TIF Gets the Nod From School Board

Plan would finance Chrin development in Palmer Township.

County Council Approves Gracedale Firm

But council members say they want oversight when dealing with Premiere Healthcare.

Widening Route 22 Won't Fix Our Traffic Problems

A better solution: investing that money in LANTA.

County Announces Pick to Run Gracedale

Administration says Premiere Healthcare Resources will provide quality care and work environment at a substantial savings to taxpayers.

NID Could Cost Some Residents Less

But reaction to the proposal is still mixed as city holds second public hearing on the plan.

Council Honors Retired Police Captain

Mayor says Michael Vangelo, who left department for Lafayette job, "helped make our police department what it is today."

Volunteer Group Will Take Over Safe Harbor

Easton shelter will remain open, but without its long-time parent organization.

“Swaption” Comes to Easton, Sort Of

Easton plans to trade surplus gear for Allentown Police Academy slots.

Audit Reveals Half Million City Surplus

But officials say there's no "open bank" as Easton looks to control costs.

How New Parking Policies Could Help Our Downtowns

Columnist's strategy for Bethlehem would work in Easton as well.

County CDBG Funding Announced

Projects ranging from low-income housing to storm water runoff improvements on the list.

County Will Investigate Prison Bacterial Infection

Complaint of inadequate inmate medical care, MRSA complications heard by county council.

Easton Will Crack Down on Blighted Properties

Mayor says city's Vacant Property review board will begin reviewing cases later this month.