About Easton

Part of Northampton County and home to 26,000 Pennsylvanians, the city of Easton is located along the I-78 60 miles west of Newark, New Jersey, and 78 miles north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Easton is the easternmost city of the Lehigh Valley, sitting on the confluence of the Delaware River and the Lehigh River. Only 15 miles away, Lehigh Valley International Airport provides a limited amount of commercial service to regional destinations. Historically, Easton was one of the first 3 places the Declaration of Independence was read in 1776. Residents of an apartment or home rental in Easton can find work locally at companies like Binney & Smith, manufacturer of Crayons, or can commute into Philly or Newark. A local commuter rail provides transport to both cities in addition to the extensive highway system running through Eason.

The Express-Times is the city’s daily newspaper and provides residents of an Easton house or apartment for rent with local and national news. Lafayette College, a 4-year institution, is also located in Easton. For primary education, Easton is served by 2 different districts because of its large size. Easton Area School District and the Wilson Area School District both serve Easton’s youth. The National Canal Museum, Two Rivers Landing, Anatomy Academy at the Weller Center for Health Education, State Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, and Hugh Moore Park are all major community attractions in Easton. The city is also undergoing a major renovation, called Easton Main Street Initiative, that will revitalize the historic downtown area beginning in 2008.

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