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 […]
Peace Candle lighting ceremony Nov. 26 highlights full day of holiday activities, celebrations, entertainment in Easton
November 18, 2022
Easton’s Peace Candle – the city’s beloved holiday symbol representing a collective, universal wish for humanity – will be illuminated for the season on Saturday, Nov. 26, with a ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m. in a newly renovated Centre Square. The annual lighting is part of a day of festive and family-friendly activities from noon […]
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 […]
Live at the Falls is Back!
May 31, 2022
It’s not summer in Easton until Live at the Falls is back. The nonprofit Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP)’s weekly outdoor concert series kicks off June 2 in Downtown Easton. Live at the Falls, presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, is a free, outdoor music series that will run 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday evenings, June through […]
Sip, Savor & Ring in Summer at Rosé on the River
May 24, 2022
At the fourth annual Rosé on the River, guests can sip a curated selection of international rosé wines and indulge in oysters on the half shell and passed hors d’oeuvres. Rosé on the River, presented by IBEW Local 102, will take place in Scott Park, with picturesque views of the rivers as the backdrop for […]
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 […]
Easton Twilight Criterium Races Back to Downtown Easton
May 17, 2022
Feel the speed and be part of the excitement as the Easton Twilight Criterium races back to Downtown Easton for its second year. The Easton Twilight Criterium, presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, features some of the world’s top cyclists reaching speeds in excess of 45 miles per hour. Watch some of the fastest riders […]
Spring Back to Easton Shopping Campaign Rewards Those Who Shop Local
April 26, 2022
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Or maybe you’re in search of a teacher gift to show how much you care. Start your search in Downtown Easton and your shopping trip could earn you a prize basket valued at $500 as part of the Spring Back to Easton retail campaign. Spring Back to Easton […]