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🌱 Patch AM: How last year’s Emmaus showdown still shapes Bethlehem Catholic’s 2026 hopes

Also, don't miss Thursday Movie Matinee @ Emmaus Public Library on the Emmaus Patch calendar

Monday August 24th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How last year's Emmaus showdown still shapes Bethlehem Catholic's 2026 hopes

Also on today's calendar: Native Tree and Shrub Sale and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bethlehem Catholic football preview 2026: Golden Hawks riding with Burkart at quarterback (lehighvalleylive.com) — Bethlehem Catholic's football team, which beat Emmaus in Week 2 last season, is counting on senior quarterback Axel Burkart to lead a more explosive offense this fall. Coach Joe Bernard says staying healthy after that physical Emmaus matchup remains a major concern, as many Golden Hawks play both ways. Local fans can watch how this impacts their Eastern Pennsylvania Conference race.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 24
  • SMS Early Dismissal
    Salisbury Township SD Allentown, PA 18103
    12:15 pm
  • SHS Early Dismissal
    Salisbury Township SD Allentown, PA 18103
    12:15 pm
  • SES Early Dismissal
    Salisbury Township SD Allentown, PA 18103
    1:15 pm
  • Board of Commissioner Workshop Meeting →
    Lower Macungie Township, PA Calendar, 3400 Brookside Road, Macungie
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Homemade roasted red peppers for my turkey pesto ciabatta sandwiches coming up.
    Made the ciabatta's Friday, now whipping up all the other components today. Homemade roasted turkey in the works & picking some fresh basil for pesto… (Nextdoor North Numbers)
  • Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Washroom Operator - 2nd Shift in Emmaus. Apply here.
  • GHR Education - General Healthcare Resources, Inc. posted a job opening for School LPN,RN in Emmaus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emmaus here.

🗞 Nearby News

Macungie

  • Pet food maker will double its Lehigh Valley workforce in $20M expansion project (lehighvalleylive.com)

Allentown

  • Letters to the Editor: It may not make sense, but studies show it's safer if cyclists don't have to stop (mcall.com)
  • Saucon Valley football preview 2026: Panthers moving forward after significant exits (lehighvalleylive.com)
  • Corvette Delivery Dispatch with National Corvette Seller Mike Furman for Aug 23 (corvetteblogger.com)

Ok Emmaus! 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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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