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Greetings Easton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one ugly encounter is fueling a bigger conversation in Easton
  • What this major deal means for Easton's IAM Advisory
  • Which rising stars are dominating early in girls soccer this season?

Also on today's calendar: VALOR Clinic Foundation - Lunch & Learn - September 14, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a quick morning shower, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon shower, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Easton, PA: Racial Slur Shouted From Car Sparks Outrage in Local Facebook Group (theunionstar.com) — An Easton resident's report of a racist slur shouted from a passing car has sparked an emotional discussion in the "Everything EASTON" Facebook group, with many locals sharing similar experiences. Neighbors are debating what the incident says about respect, safety, and bias in Easton, while others urge a renewed focus on kindness and support for those who feel targeted.
   

• Wealthcare Adds $550M RIA, Aims to Double Assets in Two Years (advisorhub.com) — An Easton-based advisory firm, IAM Advisory, has joined Wealthcare Capital Management in a deal that lets the local team stay independent while tapping a larger platform. Led by longtime advisor Joseph Parsons and his daughter, the group manages about $550 million, making this one of Wealthcare's biggest additions as it pushes to double assets by 2028.
   

• Girls Soccer Player of the Week for Sept. 9: She didn't need much time to reach milestone (lehighvalleylive.com) — Local girls soccer fans see Easton mentioned in a highlighted rivalry photo from a 2025 match against Phillipsburg, while this week's honors spotlight standout players across New Jersey, the Colonial League, and the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference. The feature details multiple hat tricks, milestones, and college-bound seniors shaping this young 2026 season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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    i need your help. my name is black panther and i am one of many cats that nice humans helped to get off the streets in palmer township and i am so… (Nextdoor Palmer Heights)
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🗞 Nearby News

Chestnut Hill

  • Judd Builders Brings Six Decades of Award-Winning Experience to Chestnut Hill (bizjournals.com)
  • It's Week 1 in the NFL! We found an Eagles or Philly connection on the 31 other teams. (inquirer.com)
  • Mary Ann 'Mimi' Cole (chestnuthilllocal.com)

Nazareth

  • EPC football: Final weekend of nonleague games begins with Stroudsburg looking to make waves in the Lehigh Valley (mcall.com)

Bethlehem

  • Lehigh County commissioner accused of drug crimes now faces criminal charge in Northampton County (mcall.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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