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Good day Easton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Easton's Terra Cafe and nearby eateries scored inspections
  • Which stars are taking the stage at Easton's State Theatre?
  • Why an attempted homicide suspect is now jailed in Easton

Also on today's calendar: BalletX at Lafayette College and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A severe thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue: What Northampton County restaurant inspectors found (lehighvalleylive.com) — Northampton County's latest restaurant inspections include Terra Cafe on Northampton Street in Easton, where turkey was found thawing improperly but overall compliance remained intact. Several nearby spots in Bethlehem Township, Palmer Township, Forks Township, and other communities logged mostly minor issues, with no establishments deemed out of compliance during the August 18–26 inspection window.
   

• From Beatles drummer to country superstar, here are the top acts playing in the Lehigh Valley this month (mcall.com) — Big-name shows are headed to Easton this month, with Ringo Starr and Martina McBride both scheduled at the State Theatre on Northampton Street. The roundup also highlights other September concerts across the Lehigh Valley, from Bethlehem to Allentown and Stroudsburg, giving you plenty of options for live music as fall kicks in.
   

• Man Charged in Freemansburg Shooting (sauconsource.com) — A Montgomery County man is jailed at Northampton County Prison in Easton on attempted homicide and related charges after a shooting at a Freemansburg business Friday afternoon. Prosecutors say surveillance footage tied him to a vehicle at the scene, and the victim is recovering from a gunshot wound. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 11 in Lower Saucon Township.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I don't see too many butterflies anymore.
    This one here was hanging around for a couple of days (Nextdoor Southside)
  • Tropical Storm Dolly
    My Aunt who lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL just told me they had a tropical storm named "Dolly" last week!! I think Dolly is pretty well done and did… (Nextdoor Forks Township)
  • Victaulic Company posted a job opening for 2nd & 3rd Shift Operator/Assembler/Fork Truck Driver - Lower Nazareth, PA in Easton. Apply here.
  • Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Easton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Easton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nazareth

  • Nazareth man charged after two Hamburg EMS workers injured in ambulance incident (berksweekly.com)
  • Happy September! A few favorite pictures from past Septembers – @geopsych on Tumblr (tumblr.com)
  • MAGA voters in stark midterm warning for president: 'I used to be a Trump man' (nj.com)

Bethlehem

  • PA State Police To Target Lower Bucks Co. Drivers Over Labor Day Holiday (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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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