Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Fed Rate Hike: What It Means For PA Mortgages, Car Loans, Credit Cards
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 Wednesday. Here's what to know.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
- Doylestown, PA
Kara Seymour is the Editor in Chief at Patch. She has spent two decades covering community news, working at daily and weekly newspapers in Virginia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including the Bucks County Courier Times and the Princeton Packet. She joined Patch in 2010 as the local editor for the Newtown, PA Patch and moved on to serve as the New Jersey/Pennsylvania regional manager before becoming Editor in Chief. Kara is a James Madison University graduate.
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Bethlehem, PA|News|
Free Concert At SteelStacks Among This Weekend's Top Local Events In Bethlehem
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Bethlehem? We got you covered!
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Emmaus, PA|News|
Summer Concert, Food Truck Fest Happening This Weekend Around Emmaus
Looking for something fun to do this weekend around Emmaus? Check out some local events here:
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Easton, PA|News|
Food Truck Festival Among Top Weekend Events Around Easton This Weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend around Easton? We got you covered!
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Major PA Retailers To Use Tariff Refunds To Lower Prices: See Details
Consumers in Pennsylvania may soon see some relief at the cash register as major retailers use tariff refunds to cut prices.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Bethlehem, PA|News|
Bethlehem Eats: Brunch With Artists, Try The Buckwheat Pancakes And More
This weekend in food: Dinner event featuring a Billy Joel and Elton John tribute band, plus the dish you must try at popular Bethlehem spot.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Easton, PA|News|
Easton Eats: Acoustic Kitchen, Farmer's Market And 'Must Order' Risotto Balls
This weekend in food: Farmer's market, an acoustic kitchen event and one dish that you "must order."
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Latest On PA Cyclospora Outbreak As 240+ Cases Reported
Here's what health officials want you to know about the ongoing cyclospora outbreak. Is it now safe to eat lettuce? We have the scoop here:
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Penn Grad Killed In NYC Knife Attack On 1st Day Back From Maternity Leave
The young mother had just finished her first day back from maternity leave at her job when she was randomly stabbed.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Bethlehem, PA|News|
This Week In Bethlehem: Road Paving, Local Job Opportunity And More
Hello Bethlehem, here are a few updates to help you navigate the rest of the week ahead.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Easton, PA|News|
This Week In Easton: Farmer's Market, Community Meetings, Labor Day Schedule
Hello Easton, here are a few updates to help you navigate the rest of the week ahead.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
PA Fall Allergy Forecast: High Grass Pollen Levels Expected
Pennsylvania residents with seasonal allergies may want to keep the tissues handy as fall approaches.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Bethlehem, PA|News|
Bethlehem Eats: 3 New Spots, Festival Flavors And Dinner With A Show
This weekend in food: new spots to try, music festival features variety of flavors, plus dinner and a show. Details below:
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Easton, PA|News|
5 Things To Do This Weekend Around Easton: Aug. 22-23
Looking for something to do around Easton this weekend? Patch has you covered.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Storm System Threatens Part Of Weekend In Eastern PA
Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches per hour is possible.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Automatic Tariff Refunds Coming To These PA Residents
Pennsylvania residents who bought these products can expect a refund.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Powerball Jackpot Soars To $1B For Next Drawing: Where To Buy In PA
“This is the most exciting jackpot run we’ve seen all year."
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Nearly 12M Bottles Of Popular Eye Drops Recalled: What To Know In PA
The recalled product could have harmful microorganisms.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Perseids, Solar Eclipse Among August Skywatching Highlights For PA
August is coming in hot with a full celestial calendar offering for Pennsylvania skywatchers.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Storms, Heavy Rain In Philly Area July 4 Forecast
The forecast calls for a high near 97, a heat index up to 103 and a chance of heavy rainfall later in the day.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
