🌱 Patch AM: Which Emmaus restaurants just got flagged for cleaning and food safety issues?

Good morning Emmaus! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Emmaus restaurants just got flagged for cleaning and food safety issues?
• Which Emmaus Hornets are climbing the EPC football stat charts?

Also on today's calendar: Barktoberfest Pet Fair and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 40 degrees.
• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 70, low: 51.
• Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 60 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cleaning and sanitizing needed: What Lehigh County restaurant inspectors found (lehighvalleylive.com) — Several Emmaus eateries, including Chestnut St. Seafood, South Mountain Memory Care, Subway, The Hive, Wawa, Baked, and Emmaus Moravian Church, were recently inspected and found in overall compliance, though many must improve cleaning and food-temperature practices. The report details specific issues like dirty floors, soiled restrooms, and improperly chilled foods so you can make informed dining choices.
   

• EPC football stat leaders: Nazareth's Cooper Madson is the latest in a long line of Blue Eagles to shine at QB (mcall.com) — Emmaus football fans will spot several Hornets among the EPC stat leaders, including quarterback Kellen Hafner and defenders Mason Lenig and Nik Castro. The piece mainly spotlights Nazareth's standout passer Cooper Madson while breaking down rushing, passing, receiving, and defensive rankings across the conference.
   

📸 Around Emmaus

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Emmaus

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Barktoberfest Pet Fair →
  Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St, Macungie
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Homecoming Football Game
  Emmaus High School, 500 Macungie Ave, Emmaus
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Zach Mama (aka Monica) in Emmaus, PA - Live Stand-Up →
  Emmaus Theatre, 19 S Fourth St, Emmaus
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Emmaus Farmers' Market →
  Triangle Park, 399 Main Street, Emmaus
  10:00 am
Monday October 12
• Public Works Committee Meeting →
  28 S 4th Street, Emmaus
  4:45 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Picture Day (Make-up)
  Emmaus High School, 500 Macungie Ave, Emmaus
  7:00 am
• Public Safety Committee Meeting →
  28 S 4th Street, Emmaus
  9:00 am
• Historical Commission Meeting →
  Emmaus, Emmaus
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• EMMAUS HOME, ANTIQUES, PRIMITIVES, FURNITURE →
  559 Elm Street, Emmaus
  9:30 am
• Budget Workshop →
  Borough Hall, 28 S. 4th Street, Emmaus
  4:00 pm
• Budget Worshop →
  Borough Hall, 28 S. 4th Street, Emmaus
  4:00 pm
• Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting →
  28 S 4th Street, Emmaus
  4:45 pm
• Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting →
  28 S 4th Street, Emmaus
  4:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Production Associate - Garment Hanger/Inspector in Emmaus. Apply here.
• Pratt Industries posted a job opening for Plastics Extruder Operator - 3rd Shift in Macungie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emmaus here.

🗞 Nearby News

Macungie

• 21-Year-Old Lower Macungie Marine Dies By Suicide Days After Cryptic Facebook Post (dailyvoice.com)
• Lehigh Valley and Pa. election 2026 guide: What to know about the candidates for Pennsylvania General Assembly (mcall.com)
• GRADvertise career coaching program helps young professionals get noticed (lvb.com)

Allentown

• Bob Brooks & Ryan Mackenzie Want Pennsylvania's Latino Vote. Neither Would Answer to It (tantvnews.com)
• Lehigh Valley high school football: Week 7 EPC predictions and a look at a matchup of PIAA powers in Easton (mcall.com)
• After state citations, Gracedale taking in fewer patients, working toward improvements, leaders say (mcall.com)

Northampton

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Richboro This Fall (patch.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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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