🌱 Patch AM: Can Nazareth’s high-powered offense outduel Freedom in Friday’s rivalry clash?

What's up Nazareth! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Can Nazareth's high-powered offense outduel Freedom in Friday's rivalry clash?
• What Gracedale's new supervisor pay means for care in Upper Nazareth.

Also on today's calendar: Nazareth Farmers Market and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
• Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
• Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Week 4 EPC football picks: Freedom and Nazareth renew rivalry as league games begin (mcall.com) — Nazareth High School's Blue Eagles host Freedom on Friday in a marquee Eastern Pennsylvania Conference showdown that could shape this season's league and district title races. The article breaks down Nazareth's explosive passing attack, key players to watch, and predictions for every other Week 4 EPC matchup.
   

• Bigger paychecks coming for Gracedale nursing supervisors (wfmz.com) — Nursing supervisors at Gracedale in Upper Nazareth Township are getting immediate pay raises, as Northampton County moves to cut reliance on costly agency nurses and stabilize staffing. Local residents are also being reassured after a grand jury report on past safety concerns, with officials emphasizing recent clean inspections and considering an outside consultant to further assess the home.
   

📸 Around Nazareth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Nazareth

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Cars in the Park →
  Tuskes Park, 3040 Bath Pike, Nazareth
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Nazareth Farmers Market →
  2 South main Street, Nazareth
  9:00 am
• 2026 Martin Guitar Raffle →
  2 South main Street, Nazareth
  9:00 am
Monday September 21
• Fall Picture Day
  Plainfield El Sch Nazareth, PA 18064
Friday September 25
• Homecoming Football Game versus Emmaus
  Nazareth Area SD Nazareth, PA 18064
Saturday September 26
• 2026 Martin Guitar Raffle →
  2 South main Street, Nazareth
  9:00 am
• Nazareth Farmers Market →
  2 South main Street, Nazareth
  9:00 am
• LNES PTA Fall Clothing Drive
  LNES parking lot
  9:00 am
• Nazareth Center for the Arts →
  Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 East Belvedere Street, Nazareth
  7:30 pm

📣 Nazareth Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 19
• Lehigh Valley Toy Comic and Card Show →
  Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township, 4100 Green Pond Road, Easton
  9:00 am
Monday September 21
• Fall Picture Day
  Plainfield El Sch Nazareth, PA 18064
Wednesday September 23
• Roof Top Photo
  Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch Nazareth, PA 18064
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Thank God for Pippin and BB.
  They are my life savers, as all my fur loves have been. They are there to comfort me when no one else is or can. I'm having a hard time right now,… (Nextdoor Cherry Hill Rd/Yost Rd)
• LOST CAT near Union Street in Nazareth.
  Please please please message me if you see her. Her name is Sami and she is extremely friendly and sweet. She was adopted when I found her outside 2… (Nextdoor Nazareth)

• MW Industries posted a job opening for Quality Inspector II in Easton. Apply here.
• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Easton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nazareth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bath

• Bath Man Gets Prison Term for Unregistered Firearms (mychesco.com)

Chestnut Hill

• Show goes on: Stagecrafters rebuilds post-pandemic (chestnuthilllocal.com)
• 'Spiritual arts' doula's profound work at Allens Lane (chestnuthilllocal.com)
• Giving Garland brims with support for the holidays (chestnuthilllocal.com)

Northampton

• Road Dedication To Honor Missing In Action Richboro Soldier (patch.com)

Ok Nazareth! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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