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Coffee in hand, Easton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's new inside Easton's 1753 Bachmann Publick House this summer?
  • Where to tackle Easton's seven-acre corn maze after dark
  • How does Easton's Lafayette College stack up for financial aid help?

Also on today's calendar: 47th Annual Padre Pio Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Mainly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Megan's Museum Minute: Week of 8/19/26 (wdiy.org) — History lovers in Easton can now explore the reopened 1753 Bachmann Publick House on Northampton Street, featuring an immersive exhibition on "Easton as a Revolutionary Capital." This weekly culture guide also highlights regional volunteer stream workdays, Emmaus's free summer entertainment series, and a major Declaration of Independence exhibition in Philadelphia, all tied to America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
   

2. 16 corn mazes in Pennsylvania to visit this fall (cumberlink.com subscription) — Easton families can head to Raub's Farm Market this fall for a seven-acre corn maze, hayrides, and kid-friendly attractions like a corn pit and farm animals, including nighttime flashlight mazes on weekends. The guide also highlights 15 other corn mazes across Pennsylvania, offering ideas for day trips if you're willing to drive a bit beyond the Lehigh Valley.
   

3. Study finds these are the 10-best colleges for financial aid in the US (mlive.com) — If you're eyeing Lafayette College here in Easton, a new Princeton Review–based analysis ranks it among the nation's top schools for financial aid, meeting 100% of need for qualifying first-year students. The story compares Lafayette's average costs, need-based scholarships, and out-of-pocket expenses with nine other standout colleges across the country to help families gauge affordability.
   

4. Top returning local receivers entering the 2026 high school football season (lehighvalleylive.com) — High school football fans will see plenty of familiar faces this fall, including receivers who shined in playoff games against Easton and at Cottingham Stadium. The roundup highlights 17 top returning pass-catchers from across the Lehigh Valley and nearby New Jersey, with stats, college interest, and big-game performances that Easton fans likely remember from recent District 11 showdowns.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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