Newly donated e-bikes to help Easton Police Department officers respond more quickly in hilly city
May 10, 2023
Two e-bikes are the newest addition to the Easton Police Department’s fleet and will allow officers to traverse the hilly city more quickly and efficiently. Made possible through an Air Products Foundation grant and in collaboration with Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP), the e-bikes feature a rechargeable battery that powers an electric motor, which provides […]
40th Annual Historic Easton House Tour Returns To Offer Exclusive Peek Into Nine Unique Spaces
March 29, 2023
Those passionate about architecture, local history, interior design, original art and fascinating stories will find all in abundance across nine unique and notable Easton properties at the 40th annual Easton House Tour (eastonhousetour.com). Returning after a three-year pandemic hiatus, the event on Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., boasts six private homes and […]
2022 Easton Holiday Ornament Unveiled: Mount Vernon Hotel
November 9, 2022
The Easton Main Street Initiative (EMSI) has unveiled its 2022 holiday ornament — the facade of the historic Mount Vernon Hotel, now Two Rivers Brewing Company — in its ninth annual year of commemorating city landmarks with collectible ornaments. The ornaments cost $20 and are available at store.shopdowntowneaston.com, at select merchants in Downtown Easton and at […]
Easton’s JoAnn Durante Awarded Volunteer of the Year at Statewide Townie Awards
July 13, 2022
JoAnn Durante, a long-time volunteer for a variety of Greater Easton Development Partnership’s initiatives and events, was recognized as “Volunteer of the Year” for 2021 at the Pennsylvania Downtown Center’s (PDC) annual statewide Townie Awards gala, held in downtown Harrisburg this past June. For eight years, Durante has volunteered her time, her love of her […]
Renowned Artist and Illustrator Lisa Congdon to Create Easton’s Newest Mural
May 19, 2022
Starting next week, visitors to Easton can watch world-famous artist Lisa Congdon as she outlines, sketches and paints Easton’s newest mural. It will be the fourth mural for Congdon and mark the eighth mural for the Easton Murals project. Easton Murals is a collaboration between the nonprofit Greater Easton Development Partnership and Brick + Mortar […]
GEDP Kicks Off a Month of Earth Day Events & Programs
April 6, 2022
The nonprofit Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP) is getting a head start on Earth Day. Throughout the month of April, several GEDP programs will offer events, educational opportunities and promote environmentally-friendly practices. Easton Out Loud Goes Green Starting in early April, the Easton Out Loud team will be distributing postcards to participating Downtown Easton businesses […]
Easton Garden Works Adding Greenhouse to Lower Hackett Park
February 25, 2022
Work begins in earnest next week to construct a greenhouse at the Easton Garden Works community garden in Lower Hackett Park ahead of the 2022 growing season. The project, delayed by COVID-19, is coming to fruition and work will start March 1, weather permitting. Easton Garden Works, a program of the nonprofit Greater Easton Development […]
Farm Photos With Santa, Holiday StoryWalk and More Festive Family Fun in Easton
December 1, 2021
Don’t stress about online shipping delays when you can find the gifts they really want right now in Downtown Easton. With the Easton Winter Village now open, and an events calendar full of family fun, Downtown Easton is getting in the spirit of the holiday season. Festive Family Fun Farm Photos with Santa Easton Farmers’ […]
9 Ways to Find the Holiday Spirit in Easton, PA
November 22, 2021
Looking for some holiday spirit? You’ll find it in Downtown Easton this year. Stores will be decked in holiday greens, twinkle lights will fill the trees surrounding Easton’s Winter Village and synthetic ice skating rink, plus visitors can find holiday events and entertainment all season! On-street, metered parking is once again free on Black Friday […]
Reserve a Seat to Dine Outdoors for the Easton Twilight Criterium
August 31, 2021
Reserve a Seat to Dine Outdoors for the Easton Twilight Criterium Want the best seat to watch the Easton Twilight Criterium presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network? Then reserve your spot now so you can sip and savor a delicious meal outdoors as you watch the Tour of Somerville bike riders zoom past. Catch the […]