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Hi Easton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lafayette's new Bicentennial Village will reshape student life this fall
  • How Easton's young Red Rovers turned a slow start into dominance
  • Why Easton's own Love Islander walked away from police work

Also on today's calendar: BalletX at Lafayette College and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Sun mixing with clouds, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lafayette College administration announces Quad 'Bicentennial Village', construction to begin Friday (lafayettestudentnews.com) — Lafayette College is closing its main Quad this fall to build a temporary "Bicentennial Village" event tent, shifting student gatherings to spots like Anderson Courtyard, Schwartz Schoor Plaza, Easton Quad and the new Fisher Quad Sports Court. Funded through Bicentennial investments, the structure will host major celebrations, student events and fundraisers before being removed and the Quad reseeded and improved by graduation.
   

• McGurn's 4-touchdown performance leads Easton football to big home win (lehighvalleylive.com) — Easton Area High School fans saw junior quarterback Zahviay McGurn account for four touchdowns as the Red Rovers dominated Pennsbury 32-7 at Cottingham Stadium, securing their first win of the season. Coaches and players praised improved second-half execution, especially on defense and in the run game, as they now turn their focus to hosting Parkland in a key District 11 rematch next Friday.
   

• Easton's Love Islander: Sean Reifel sits down with The Lafayette (lafayettestudentnews.com) — An Easton resident and former Bethlehem police officer, Sean Reifel, talks about his stint on "Love Island USA," why he chose to come home to Easton for his young son and how that decision cost him his job. Now focusing on social media and pursuing a patient care assistant role at St. Luke's, he explains why staying rooted in Easton matters more than TV fame.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good luck in your new home Goldie aka Ella.
    It was a pleasure having you around. Wishing her the best. Your street days are over and your happiness is going to be forever. (Nextdoor Palmer Heights)
  • Yesterday our 5 boxes for Green Drop were stolen before pick up.
    I hope someone can make good use of the contents. (Nextdoor Historic College Hill)
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Easton. Apply here.
  • Lewis posted a job opening for Crew Leader (Crew Foreperson) in Easton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Easton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chestnut Hill

  • Chelten Hills Model Railroad Club of Elkins Park releases winter open house schedule (glensidelocal.com)
  • Philly race medal artist; Academy museum closure update; Trump commutes Johnny Doc (billypenn.com)
  • Philly Leagues Preview Week 2 (pafootballnews.com)

Nazareth

  • Lehigh Valley high school football: Bethlehem Catholic blows big lead, fights back for 35-24 'Holy War' win over ACCHS (centredaily.com)
  • Lafayette College tests temporary photo storage replacement (lafayettestudentnews.com)

Northampton

  • Bucks Co. Restaurant Owner Recognized For Giving Back (patch.com)

Ok Easton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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