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🌱 Patch AM: How did Nazareth restaurants and groceries score on recent inspections?
Make time for Northampton Chapter: General Meeting Luncheon on the Nazareth Patch calendar
Greetings Nazareth! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Nazareth restaurants and groceries score on recent inspections?
- What the Gracedale grand jury uncovered about care in Nazareth
- Can Nazareth's Blue Eagles hold off Freedom in Friday's showdown?
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Martin Guitar Raffle and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with a shower in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Friday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lehigh Valley food safety report: Insect activity in kitchen and food prep areas; animal products 'adulterated with fecal matter' (mcall.com) — Recent food safety inspections in Northampton and Lehigh counties include several Nazareth-area spots, from Giant on Nazareth Pike to Mattie's Strudel Haus and Zanette's Nazareth Grill. Most Nazareth businesses passed with no violations, but the report also flags issues like insect activity and unsanitary conditions at some regional establishments, helping you decide where you feel most comfortable eating and shopping. 
• Nurse's 'Demon' Exorcism Triggered a Grand Jury Probe. The Patient Later Died. (nurse.org) — A grand jury report into Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth details how a nurse's alleged "exorcism" of a resident exposed broader safety and staffing problems at the county-run facility. Investigators cite heavy reliance on agency nurses, more deficiencies, and 1,600 police calls, prompting recommendations and a seven-point county action plan that directly affects local families with loved ones at Gracedale.
• Lehigh Valley high school football: EPC football power rankings show the strength of Northampton County teams (mcall.com) — Nazareth football is surging near the top of the EPC power rankings, with the Blue Eagles hosting Freedom in a key league matchup Friday night. The team's defense has tightened up and junior quarterback Cooper Madson is piling up passing yards and touchdowns, giving Nazareth fans plenty to watch as conference play heats up.
📸 Around Nazareth
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Nazareth
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★ Featured events ★
- Northampton Chapter: General Meeting Luncheon →
Dryland UCC, 4415 Newburg Rd, Nazareth
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Constitution Day - September 17, 1787
Nazareth Area SD Nazareth, PA 18064 - Education Support Professionals Day
Nazareth Area SD Nazareth, PA 18064 - 2026 Martin Guitar Raffle →
2 South main Street, Nazareth
9:00 am - Nazareth Farmers Market →
2 South main Street, Nazareth
9:00 am - Cars in the Park →
Tuskes Park, 3040 Bath Pike, Nazareth
9:00 am - Fall Picture Day
Plainfield El Sch Nazareth, PA 18064 - Homecoming Football Game versus Emmaus
Nazareth Area SD Nazareth, PA 18064 - Nazareth Farmers Market →
2 South main Street, Nazareth
9:00 am - LNES PTA Fall Clothing Drive
LNES parking lot
9:00 am - 2026 Martin Guitar Raffle →
2 South main Street, Nazareth
9:00 am - Nazareth Center for the Arts →
Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 East Belvedere Street, Nazareth
7:30 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Nazareth. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Easton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nazareth here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chestnut Hill
- Lawrenceville School boys soccer sees Springside Chestnut Hill rally to tie in final four minutes (trentonian.com)
- More Than 300 Artists To Attend Chestnut Hill Festival on Sept. 27 (wmmr.com)
- Three SEPTA Regional Rail Lines Halted After Wires Fall at North Philadelphia Junction (northeasttimes.com)
Easton
- Girls cross country Runners of the Week for Sept. 15: Big dual, Big wins (lehighvalleylive.com)
- Man fatally shoots mother's abusive boyfriend in West Easton, DA says (lehighvalleylive.com)
- Former Top Fetterman Staffer Trashes Ex-Boss on CNN: 'Not Interested in Serving!' (mediaite.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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