🌱 Patch AM: Why a judge just knocked a Green candidate off the PA-07 ballot

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a judge just knocked a Green candidate off the PA-07 ballot
• How Chobani's huge Upper Macungie plant could reshape local jobs

Also on today's calendar: Stream Team 2026: Laurel Run Property and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Intervals of bright sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 55.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Judge orders Green Party candidate off PA-07 ballot after party disavowed his candidacy; Andrew Tupone says 'fight isn't over' (mcall.com) — A state judge has ordered Green Party hopeful Andrew Tupone off the PA-07 congressional ballot, potentially reshaping a closely watched race that includes Macungie-area voters. Local Democrats, including a resident of Upper Macungie Township, challenged his petitions and party affiliation, while Tupone vows to appeal so Lehigh Valley voters still have another progressive option.
   

• Capitol Roundup: Chobani's $1.2B investment in Lehigh Valley plant a vote of confidence in Pa. (timesleader.com) — A massive new Chobani plant in nearby Upper Macungie Township will bring 900 jobs and sharply boost demand for Pennsylvania milk, strengthening the Lehigh Valley economy that Macungie residents rely on. The roundup also covers Burlington's headquarters move to Philadelphia and sharply partisan clashes in Congress over socialism and rising household costs.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macungie

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Monday September 7
• SCHOOL CLOSED
  Shoemaker El Sch Macungie, PA 18062
• District Closed
  Eyer MS Macungie, PA 18062
Tuesday September 8
• Girl Field Hockey Practice
  Eyer MS Macungie, PA 18062
  2:45 pm
• Girls Volleyball vs LLMS
  Eyer MS Eyer Middle School, 5616 Buckeye Rd #1739, Macungie, PA 18062
  4:00 pm
• LMMS Volleyball- Girls Away Game
  Lower Macungie MS Eyer Middle School, 5616 Buckeye Rd #1739, Macungie, PA 18062
  4:00 pm
• PTO MEETING
  Shoemaker El Sch Macungie, PA 18062
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• LMMS Volleyball- Girls Away Game
  Lower Macungie MS Trexler Middle School, 851 N 15th St, Allentown, PA 18102, USA
  4:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Stream Team 2026: Laurel Run Property →
  Laurel Run Property, Parking across from Copperhead Grille on gravel drive (40.537165, -75.393990)
  8:00 am
Friday September 18
• Stream Team 2026: Mill Race Park, Braden Park →
  Mill Race Park, 2001 Newlins Mill Rd, Easton, PA 18045
  8:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Wildlands Conservancy - Wine and Dine 2026 →
  St. Luke's Anderson Campus, Parking/Shuttle: 2200 St Luke's Blvd, Easton, PA, 18045
  10:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Wildlands Conservancy - PreK Pathfinders: Animal Yoga →
  Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park, 1200 Willowbrook Rd, Northampton
  10:00 am
Friday September 25
• Stream Team 2026: Gall Farm →
  Gall Farm, 711 Gall Rd, Easton, PA 18040
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My cat Bailey has been missing since Monday from Hunt Dr.
  Please let me know if anyone sees him. Thank you!! (Nextdoor Lockridge to Annandale)

• Taskrabbit posted a job opening for Cleaner (Taskrabbit) in Macungie. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Pizza Hut Team Member in Allentown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macungie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Emmaus

• Burkart, Bethlehem Catholic football reclaim momentum to earn 5th straight win over Central (lehighvalleylive.com)

Allentown

• Retail Watch: Find unpredictable treasures as antique store reopens in Allentown (mcall.com)
• Families Will Want To Plan A Late Summer Road Trip Around This Fun-Filled Pennsylvania County Fair (takingthekids.com)
• All Time Low-Great Allentown Fair 9/5 (iheart.com)

Coopersburg

• As comic book sales grow, these Lehigh Valley shops are answering the demand (mcall.com)

Ok Macungie! 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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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