Houses of Worship – Easton
Prayer.
Bicycle Culture in Easton
By Scott Slingerland
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How To Be A Locavore
Product of Chile? No. Grown in the Lehigh Valley? YES.
Eat in Easton
In the past few years, Easton has become a dining Mecca. With several restaurants opening in the past two years, there is something to please every palate. Here’s an overview of what’s fresh and hot!
Our Champ: Larry Holmes
Larry Holmes is the most famous Eastonian. This year marks his induction into the Boxing Hall of Fame and the 30th anniversary of his win over Ken Norton, which earned him the title Heavyweight Champion of the World. He remained Champ for seven years, defending his title against such greats as Shavers and Ali. In this excerpt from his book, Against the Odds, Larry reflects on what it was like to return to Easton after winning the title that first time, back in June of 1978.
Lafayette College
Founded by the Citizens of Easton in 1826
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Little Walking Tour of Easton
Forget your car, this town was made for walkin’.
Our Left Bank: Phillipsburg
Phillipsburg—on the Delaware River held steady as the western terminus of the Morris Canal for approximately 100 years, beginning in 1820. This connected the city by water to the industrial and consumer centers of the New York City area, with connections westward via the Lehigh Canal across the Delaware. At one time, Phillipsburg was the…
From Dairies to Developments: A History of Forks
Forks Township became valued politically and economically as part of a ring of non-Moravian agricultural lands that provided necessary farm goods and trade items to the region.
Palmer Township: Our Western Frontier
In colonial times this area was commonly known as the “dry lands” and served as hunting grounds for the Penn family. It’s also where I grew up.