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The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

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Easton

Easton councilman Frank Pintabone told The Lafayette that he hoped the next vote on the ordinance would happen "soon." He did not give a specific date.

Easton motion to decriminalize marijuana fails

By Victoria Hneleski, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

An ordinance that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana was rejected by the Easton City Council during Wednesday night's meeting. Supporters of the ordinance said they plan to...

 Coalition members are concerned about the possible increase in traffic the warehouse could bring.

Coalition looks to counter warehouse construction

By Jadey Mercedes, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

A proposed 1-million-square-foot warehouse in Easton has prompted the creation of a vocal coalition of local residents. Construction of the warehouse — put forward by Indiana-based real estate development...

Easton Area School District offers English as a Second Language and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs for students and community members.

‘A short-sighted and unfortunate policy’

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor March 14, 2025

President Donald Trump’s March 1 executive order designating English as the official language of the United States has sparked backlash and widespread criticism across the nation. With almost a third...

Easton City Council will discuss the "Welcome City" proposition at their bi-weekly meeting next week.

‘Welcoming City’ debate reaches Easton

By Victoria Hneleski, Contributing Writer February 21, 2025

Easton City Council members debated over whether to join neighboring cities in becoming a “welcoming city” for immigrants during the Feb. 12 city council meeting. The proposed ordinance, introduced...

The Marquis (top left), and Dutchtown Pointe (bottom), are two apartment complexes nearing completion in 2025. Cars sit on a bridge above Bushkill Creek (top right), where parking has been a point of discussion among neighborhood residents.

Inside Easton residents’ problems with parking

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor February 21, 2025

Across Easton, residents have reported struggles with limited parking as new developments reshape their neighborhoods. But ongoing parking issues have raised broader concerns about how the city manages...

Allentown and Bethlehem, the other two primary cities in the Lehigh Valley, have both decriminalized small amounts of marijuana.

Easton councilman proposes order for lighter marijuana penalties

By Kate SantaMaria, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

The Easton City Council will vote on an ordinance presented by member Frank Pintabone on Feb. 26 that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana if passed. If the council approves...

The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.

1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor February 7, 2025

An explosion in an Easton apartment on Monday killed a man in his residence, according to Easton Police Department Lieutenant Matthew Gerould. The explosion took place around the 700 block of West Milton...

The building that MindLeaf CBD previously occupied now sits vacant. A sign that reads "Office for Lease" is visible from the street.

College Hill hemp store forced to close

By Emma Li, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Mindleaf CBD, a hemp store previously operating on Cattell Street, has now closed as a result of the search on July 31 that found marijuana and other products outlawed in Pennsylvania. The building sits...

The recently remodeled Gilbert's Cafe now features a full Starbucks drink menu and breakfast food items.

How do new Lafayette dining options impact off-campus restaurants?

By Emma Li and Kate SantaMaria December 6, 2024

"A Mexican-inspired menu" and "a coffeehouse-style cafe" were phrases Lafayette College used to describe Cinco and Gilbert's Cafe last summer, two then-new dining options on campus that have operated...

The Fourth Street Garage, Easton's newest parking garage, opened in 2023.

Easton parking issues loom while city grows

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor December 6, 2024

As Easton nears a population of 30,000, many city residents and officials have pointed to one growing issue: downtown parking. Some call it a lack of parking, mainly on the streets. Others say there...

The Nurture Nature Center's "Science on a Sphere" display.

Easton prepares to launch future planetarium

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer November 22, 2024

One business in Easton is looking toward the stars to grow its outreach, literally. The city approved Nurture Nature Center's application for a certificate of appropriateness on Oct. 23., advancing...

Lafayette faculty and students often conduct research at Bushkill Creek in semesterly or summer projects. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)

Easton creek restoration receives 6-figure state grant

By Victoria Hneleski, Contributing Writer November 22, 2024

A local Lehigh Valley nature preserve was awarded a state grant to restore 2.3 miles of Easton's Bushkill Creek, kicking off a new phase in the ongoing transformation of the historic waterway. The nature...

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