Brian Myszkowski
Easton Area ReporterI am the Easton area reporter for LehighValleyNews.com. Originally from Monroe County, I graduated from Temple University with a degree in journalism before working at The Times News in Lehighton and the Pocono Record. Being able to contribute to public media is a dream of mine, and I look forward to exploring all that Easton and the Lehigh Valley has to offer. For your own sake, don’t get me talking about movies, books, podcasts, or vegan food – the conversation might never end! If you happen to have any tips or information you want to share, email me at brianm@lehighvalleynews.com or call me at 570-688-8257.
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The “Love, Easton” campaign has officially surpassed its goal of a single handcrafted heart for each resident of the city by more than double, with volunteers producing over 63,000 signs of love. -
Easton's Planning Commission ultimately opted to vote against recommending a special exception which would allow for a 256-unit apartment in College Hill during Wednesday's meeting.
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A Northampton County judge set simple assault charges against Easton City Councilwoman Taiba Sultana on a path to dismissal in a hearing Wednesday. District Attorney Stephen Baratta said her prosecution was influenced by politics.
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Rep. Robert Freeman and Easton City Councilwoman Taiba Sultana took questions from the 136th District constituents at Greater Shiloh Church onTuesday night.
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Wilson Area School District has posted their special education comprehensive plan for 2024-2027 on their website for public review.
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CVS and Walgreens pharmacies announced they will begin offering mifepristone, an abortion drug, through their brick-and-mortar locations in certain states, including Pennsylvania, starting in March 2024.
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While many customers are waiting for their power to be restored after the wind storm in the Lehigh Valley, estimated repair times are putting some areas on a longer waitlist. Check out the logic behind those estimates and what they really mean.
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Another attempt at an Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution was turned down at Easton City Council on Wednesday, though a nonspecific advocacy for peace measure did pass.
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Bethlehem-based Alloy 5 has won a bid to conduct a feasibility study for a new police station in Palmer Township following Monday's supervisors meeting.
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After two lengthy meetings detailing the proposal for a new charter school, the Bethlehem Area School District opted to reject the Bethlehem STEAM Academy's proposal during Monday's school board meeting.
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Larry Holmes Jr. was granted a special exception that will let him open a luxury cigar lounge on Northampton Street in Easton, with a proposed launch this fall.
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While you may think it's as easy as posting a stop sign to decrease driving speeds, as it turns out, a lot more work goes into mitigating traffic accidents throughout Easton.
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The CDC has reported over 400 cases of salmonella across 31 states and the District of Columbia, including 60 cases in Pennsylvania.
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A discussion about Easton's code of conduct erupted into an argument during council's Wednesday meeting. Councilwoman Taiba Sultana objected to Mayor Sal Panto Jr.'s and Councilman Frank Pintabone's conduct at the last meeting. They said they did nothing wrong.
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Wilson Borough Council and Wilson Area School District repealed a LERTA for a former project at the old Dixie Cup factory site while approving a tax increment financing plan for the property so it can be developed into a 405-unit residential apartment building.
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While memories still are fresh, the reviewers at LehighValleyNews.com have ranked their favorites of Musikfest's 11 headline shows this year.
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School is right around the corner, and if you need some help with supplies this year, City Councilman Frank Pintabone is hosting his second back-to-school rally this Sunday.
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One of the standout pieces of merch for this year's Musikfest is the '85 vintage tee, a product of local printer Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations, which has harbored a love for the local arts scene for years.
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It's been a year since the owners of Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre found their beloved kitty Funnel Cake, and now they're celebrating by helping other cats in need.
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Officials came together in Easton to discuss energy efficiency and weatherization programs intended to help residents while cutting emissions Thursday morning.
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Real estate purveyor Larry Holmes Jr. has secured a recommendation for a zoning exception that could allow him to launch a brand-new luxury cigar bar and lounge in Easton.
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The idea is simple: What if a man dressed as a Sasquatch in shades and a bandanna played saxophone and EDM covers of pop hits? Turns out, it's a winning formula, and Musikfest 2024 attendees absolutely love it.
