🌱 Patch AM: 57 warehouse jobs near Macungie set to disappear this fall

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In today's newsletter:

• 57 warehouse jobs near Macungie set to disappear this fall

Also on today's calendar: Stream Team 2026: Cedar Creek Parkway and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 89, low: 67.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Illinois company to close Pa. facility; 57 people to be laid off (pennlive.com) — A large logistics warehouse at 400 Nestle Way in Upper Macungie Township, near Breinigsville and just outside Macungie, will permanently close on Nov. 20, with 57 workers losing their jobs. The Illinois-based operator, CJ Logistics America, filed a WARN notice with the state and says changing business needs drove the decision, and the 1.19‑million‑square‑foot facility is now up for lease.
   

📸 Around Macungie

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macungie

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 23
• Spring Revolution Presented by Whips & Sips →
  Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St, Macungie
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT - GRADES 1-5
  Shoemaker El Sch Macungie, PA 18062
  5:30 pm
• Meet the Teacher for Grade 1st-5th
  Willow Lane El Sch Macungie, PA 18062
  6:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Stream Team 2026: Cedar Creek Parkway →
  Cedar Creek Parkway, 3000 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104
  8:00 am
Monday August 24
• Students' First Day
  Eyer MS Macungie, PA 18062
• FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
  Shoemaker El Sch Macungie, PA 18062
Thursday August 27
• Wildlands Conservancy - PreK Pathfinders: Little Excavators at Wayne Grube Park →
  Wayne A. Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Northampton, PA 18067
  10:00 am
Friday August 28
• Stream Team 2026: Trexler Nature Preserve - Mill Creek Road, Elk, and Bison sites →
  Trexler Nature Preserve- Mill Creek Road, 4210 Mill Creek Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078
  8:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Middle School Football- Boys
  Lower Macungie MS Emmaus High School, 500 Macungie Ave, Emmaus, PA 18049, USA
  9:00 am
Friday September 4
• Stream Team 2026: Trexler Nature Preserve - Old Packhouse Road sites →
  Trexler Nature Preserve- Old Packhouse Rd sites, 3855 Jordan Rd, Orefield, PA 18069
  8:00 am
Saturday September 5
• Upper Milford Township 250th Anniversary Parade →
  Upper Milford Township Building and Lenape Park, 6102 Kings Hwy S, Zionsville
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Emmaus Public Library Board Meeting →
  Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar, 11 E. Main Street, Emmaus
  4:00 pm
• Health, Sanitation, & Codes Committee Meeting →
  Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar, 28 S 4th Street, Emmaus
  4:45 pm
• Planning Commission Workshop, if needed →
  Lower Macungie Township, PA Calendar, 3400 Brookside Road, Macungie
  6:00 pm
• General Authority Meeting →
  Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar, 28 S. 4th Street, Emmaus
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Giant Food Stores, LLC posted a job opening for PT Beer Garden Associate - 6243 in Allentown. Apply here.
• Radial, Inc. posted a job opening for Cycle Counter in Allentown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macungie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Emmaus

• Allentown CCHS football preview: The Vikings look to 'play up' to a higher standard (mcall.com)
• Seth Witcher Concert Tour Dates & Shows: 2026-2027 Tickets (hypebot.com)

Allentown

• Froggy 101 Has Your Chance to See Zach Top! (audacy.com)
• Lehigh County restaurant inspections for Aug. 10-16 (spotlightpa.org)
• 18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Moped In Allentown (dailyvoice.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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