
Brian W. Myszkowski
Easton Area Reporter at LehighValleyNews.com
Easton area reporter @LVNewsdotcom. Previously: Senior reporter @PoconoRecord/@USATODAY, @Times_News_Lehighton. Reach me at [email protected].
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lehighvalleynews.com | Brian W. Myszkowski
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Sheniqua Mitchell told a group of politicians, nonprofit workers and concerned citizens Thursday that sex trafficking is happening in the Lehigh Valley. Mitchell, herself a sex trafficking survivor, now is outreach manager for Bloom, a faith-based non-profit that provides care and resources for victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. "I actually caught a mom preparing to traffic out her 10-year-old daughter.
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lehighvalleynews.com | Brian W. Myszkowski
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A popular staple of the Lehigh Valley’s classic eatery scene is looking to expand across the country — bringing fresh, authentic diner fare to food fanatics everywhere. Billy’s Downtown Diner, which has been a hallmark of Bethlehem’s restaurant scene since 2000, on its website is making a pitch for franchises opportunities. The restaurant is looking to bring its simple, locally sourced, down-home dishes to diners across the country with an opportunity to franchise their operation.
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lehighvalleynews.com | Brian W. Myszkowski
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Parkland Area School Board took a look at the district's capital action plan during Tuesday, with a plan to play it safe in 2026. The question is, will the district be able to keep costs in line with needed projects, or might there be a tax increase in Parkland's future? Only three projects have been slated for 2026, but further work on the capital action plan might see the district use property tax increases to bridge a potential budget gap in the future.
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lehighvalleynews.com | Brian W. Myszkowski
EASTON, Pa. — A 14-year-old girl missing from Palmer Township for more than three months has been located in Georgia, authorities said Tuesday. Enci “Aubrey” Wu, who last was seen Jan. 10, and whose disappearance attracted local and national attention from major media outlets, “has been found,” District Attorney Stephen Baratta and attorney Jenna M. Fliszar said.
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lehighvalleynews.com | Brian W. Myszkowski
EASTON, Pa. — A plan to replace the McDonald’s restaurant on Larry Holmes Drive with a new building that will expand its footprint and drive-thru space got approval Monday from the city Historic District Commission. Developers behind the project met with the commission Monday to review suggested changes to plans from January, including alterations to lighting, access points and particularly signage.
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