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Morning Emmaus! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Emmaus heart transplant survivor is being honored on a national stage
  • Meet the Emmaus student pushing the boundaries of ultracold atom research
  • Which running back who dominated Emmaus is back this fall?

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

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chris Klug Foundation to honor transplant community at 2026 Wine & Dine gala (soprissun.com) — Emmaus resident Alison Conklin is being honored in Colorado for her inspiring post–heart transplant advocacy, using her Bonus Days Magazine to support others navigating transplantation. The Wine & Dine gala will also recognize transplant advocates from Texas and highlight how organ donation and support programs are changing lives nationwide.
   

• Commonwealth University students spend summer transforming ideas into scholarship (tiogapublishing.com) — An Emmaus native, engineering physics major Jacob Moser, spent his summer at Commonwealth University-Mansfield advancing research on a tunable two-dimensional optical lattice for ultracold atoms, then presented it at a regional symposium. His work joined dozens of student projects tackling issues from microplastics and human health to complex scientific questions through hands-on research and faculty mentorship.
   

• Top returning running backs entering the 2026 high school football season (lehighvalleylive.com) — Area high school football fans will see several standout running backs this fall, including Whitehall's Jeziah Gregory, who torched Emmaus with a four-touchdown performance last season. The article spotlights 14 top returning rushers from EPC and Colonial League programs, sharing their stats, accolades, and big-game highlights ahead of next week's season kickoff.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • SES Kindergarten School Tours & Bus Rides
    Salisbury Township SD Allentown, PA 18103
    8:00 am
  • Island Time Concert →
    Lower Macungie Township, PA Calendar, 7125 Scenic View Drive, Macungie
    6:00 pm
  • Marcus King →
    PPL Center, 701 Hamilton St, Allentown
    8:00 pm
    • Saturday August 22
  • Get Started Creating Video →
    Dan's Camera City, 1439 W Fairmont St, Allentown
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Clerk - Airport Road in Allentown. Apply here.
  • Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authorit posted a job opening for Airline Services Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent I - PT - Afternoon/Evenings (43365, 43367, 43368, 45597) in Allentown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emmaus here.

🗞 Nearby News

Macungie

  • Ryan Mackenzie touts his first year accomplishments in bid for reelection. Is it enough to win in Lehigh Valley's battleground district? (mcall.com)
  • Upper Macungie recommends approval for Eli Lilly's manufacturing plant plans (wfmz.com)
  • Lehigh Valley data center opponents react to Gov. Shapiro's order to 'rein in' developers. Here's what they're saying (mcall.com)

Allentown

  • Lehigh Valley's Tallest Mural Completed at Allentown's Iconic Spiral Deck (pasenate.com)
  • Curaleaf Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Allentown, PA (pennlive.com)
  • Sen. Nick Miller Presented The Salvation Army with $250,000 Check at 22nd Annual Backpack Giveaway & Community Street Fair (pasenate.com)

Northampton

  • DUI Arrests, Thefts From Vehicles, Packages Stolen: Northampton Twp. Police Report (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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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