The New Jersey-born restaurant Playa Bowls opens at its second Lehigh Valley location at 16th North 3rd Street in Easton today. Currently, the franchise has several locations in New Jersey and New York City and has plans to open in cities in Florida, Delaware and North Carolina. Playa Bowls, which features both a beach-inspired indoor […]
Author: Megan Deacon
Ghosts of Easton’s past: frightening tales of the city’s spiritual realm
While many know Easton as the location of the Crayola Factory and the home of Lafayette, the city is also rich in history outside these two institutions. What many in the college community may not know is that the city is also rich in hauntings. The most unnerving story may be that of Getter’s Island, […]
New production kitchen provides a ‘Common Space’
Retired school teachers Bernadette and Swain Fennimore embarked on a culinary journey with partner Frank Jerasa this past May when they opened Common Space on Northampton St. A production kitchen and events venue that allows catering businesses to lease its kitchen, Common Space allows these caterers to sell their food products in the store front. Beginning in October, Jerasa said […]
Lightening the mood: new stand-up comedy open mic begins in Easton
The Easton Comedy Function is on a mission to bring out the comedians in Easton area residents. Held at the Standard in downtown Easton, the open mic comedy night takes place the first and third Wednesday of every month. Amateurs and experienced comedians alike are welcome to perform. Host and creator Mark Evangelista said he “would definitely encourage people who […]