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Easton, Pennsylvania is located in Northampton County. Zip codes in Easton, PA include 18043, 18044, and 18040. The median home price in Easton is $89,900. More Easton information.

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4 hrs ago | Patch.com

How Wilson Got Its Name

Here's a fun fact to start with: If you live, or have ever lived, in Wilson , you were an election outcome away from living in Taft .

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8 hrs ago | Patch.com

What's Closed For Memorial Day in Easton?

Memorial Day is Monday, which essentially means that every government agency in Easton-local, state and federal-takes the day off.

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12 hrs ago | NJ.com

Rash of soda machine breakins in 1988 - Almanac May 25, 2013

Actress-singer Leslie Uggams is 70. Actress Karen Valentine is 66. Actor-comedian Mike Myers is 50.

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16 hrs ago | Patch.com

See New Crayola Attractions This Weekend

It was rainy and grey Friday in Easton, and Saturday's forecast doesn't promise to be much better.

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Fri May 24, 2013

WFMZ

Man found with backpack full of drugs during hit-and-run investigation, police say

A man is in trouble with the law after police found a backpack filled with marijuana and pills while investigating a hit-and-run accident, officials said.

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Sys-Con Media

Crayola Experience Opens in Easton, Pa

The all-new Crayola Experience opened its doors Friday, May 24 with 18 one-of-a-kind attractions and a celebration marking the 110th birthday of CrayolaA crayons.

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Philly.com

CO2 emissions from coal sector rise in 2013

Geese fly past smokestacks in Kansas. Carbon dioxide is at a level unseen in two million years or more, experts say.

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Patch.com

Freedom HS Star Actor Takes Home First Freddy

Moravian Academy won the award for Outstanding Overall Production by a Smaller School, while a young star capped off his Freedom High School theater career with his first Freddy at the State Theatre in Easton on Thursday night.

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NJ.com

Singer-songwriter Ari Hest talks about performing Saturday in Easton

He says that is what tends to happen when he puts down his guitar and puts his fingers to work on a piano.

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WFMZ

Thief identified by gray hat, police say

A man who stole a big-screen TV, as well as $7. 19 in change and various food items from a home, was identified by police by a gray hat he was trying to hide, officials said.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Patch.com

Emmaus HS's 'Legally Blonde' Actress Wins Freddy Award

Emmaus High School student Alessandra Fonseca took home a Freddy Award Thursday for her performance as Paulette Buonofuonte in the school's production of "Legally Blonde." The 11th annual show was broadcast live on WFMZ Channel 69 from the State Theatre in Easton.

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Patch.com

Christmas Eve Beating Death Headed to Trial

A man accused in a deadly beating last Christmas Eve in Easton is headed for trial, according to published reports.

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Connecticut Post

5 arrested in Fairfield jewel robbery

Federal agents and local police arrested five men Wednesday, including four in Pennsylvania as a result of their involvement in a $5 million Fairfield jewelry store robbery and Meriden robbery in April.

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The Lebanon Daily News

Pa. jurors weigh evidence in slaying of fiance

Jurors in eastern Pennsylvania are deliberating the fate of a woman accused of fatally stabbing her fiance on their wedding day.

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NJ.com

Anonymous donor pays Easton arson victim's towing charges

The 25-year-old Easton veteran whose car was set ablaze last weekend has at least one less thing to worry about now.

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NJ.com

Man flees Phillipsburg police, jumps into Lehigh River in Easton before being apprehended

A man fled Phillipsburg police early this morning, crossed the free bridge into Easton and then jumped into the Lehigh River before being taken into custody.

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WFMZ-TV Allentown

Developer Abe Atiyeh warns city council about proposed lease agreement for billboard

A contentious area businessman bluntly warned Easton officials that an outdoor sign company is bullying them into an agreement with tactics he himself regularly uses to get his way.

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Wed May 22, 2013

WFMZ-TV Allentown

Easton council member announces he is stepping down and leaving city

Easton City Council member Michael Fleck announced Wednesday night that he will resign on July 9, and that he and his young family are moving to Allentown.

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Patch.com

Batuque Offers Easton 'Endless Supply of Meat'

On the menu at Batuque , you'll find dishes like Tilapia Batucada, and Chicken Madeira.

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Patch.com

Olympian To Hold Track Clinic in Easton

Four-time Olympian Joetta Clark-Diggs will host a weeklong track and field camp at Easton Area High School in July.

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