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And on the Easton Patch calendar - 47th Annual Padre Pio Festival

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Cheers Easton! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which EPC football stars should Easton fans watch this season?
  • What one diner says they saw at an Applebee's near Easton

Also on today's calendar: 47th Annual Padre Pio Festival and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lehigh Valley high school football: 15 players to watch this season in the EPC (centredaily.com) — Easton fans will want to keep an eye on senior two-way standout Sean McPeek, highlighted among the Lehigh Valley's 15 football players to watch this Eastern Pennsylvania Conference season. The list spotlights top quarterbacks, running backs, and receivers from rival schools, noting big 2025 stats and key injuries as teams gear up for a competitive 2026 campaign.
   

• 11 Common Complaints About Applebee's (thedailymeal.com) — One complaint in this roundup specifically mentions an Applebee's near Easton, where a diner reported seeing a mouse fall from the ceiling by the kitchen and bathrooms. The broader article compiles common customer gripes about the chain nationwide, from slow service and cold food to cleanliness, order errors, and confusing online ordering and gift card systems.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Pathway to World Peace Can Begin in the Lehigh Valley —Farid Ahmad Read on Patch
  • Beyond the Eclipse: What the Sky Can Teach Us About Ourselves —Farid Ahmad Read on Patch
  • Good Morning!
    My lawn mower broke and is being repaired but my grass has not gotten the message to stop growing. Is there anyone who is interested in doing a one… (Nextdoor Old Orchard)
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🗞 Nearby News

Nazareth

  • Northampton County Upcoming Road Work: Aug. 23-28 (homenewspa.com)
  • Easton football preview: Can the new-look Red Rovers reload rather than rebuild? (mcall.com)

Bethlehem

  • Musikfest 2026 police incidents double from prior year (lehighvalleylive.com)
  • Retail Watch: Host weddings, stand-up comedy and more at this new Palmer Park Mall venue (mcall.com)
  • Woman killed, man hospitalized after Northampton County shooting, police say (lehighvalleylive.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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