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Coming up on the Emmaus Patch calendar: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Emmaus restaurants had violations in the latest health inspections?
- Can Emmaus boys soccer keep its No. 1 ranking Tuesday?
Also on today's calendar: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 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) — Several Emmaus food businesses, including Catholic War Vets, Citizens Fire Co. #2, House, and Weis Market on Chestnut Street, were recently inspected, with issues ranging from leaks and grease buildup to fruit flies and dead clams. All remained in compliance, but the detailed violations offer a useful snapshot of current food safety conditions around town. 
• Boys soccer rankings for Sept. 14: Minor changes and 1 new team (lehighvalleylive.com) — Emmaus High School's boys soccer team sits atop this week's regional rankings at 4-0 and is set for a major early-season test at second-ranked Northampton on Tuesday. The list runs through 12 top teams, but all eyes are on whether Emmaus can keep its perfect record and No. 1 spot.
📸 Around Emmaus
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Emmaus
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★ Featured events ★
- Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza →
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
9:00 am
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- General Administration Committee Meeting →
28 S 4th Street, Emmaus
9:00 am - Budget & Finance Committee Meeting →
Borough Hall, 28 S. 4th Street, Emmaus
11:00 am - Community Relations, Planning, & Development Committee Meeting →
Borough Hall, 28 S. 4th Street, Emmaus
4:45 pm - Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting →
28 S 4th Street, Emmaus
4:45 pm - Jim Florentine Headlines The Emmaus Theatre →
19 s 4th street, Emmaus - Employee Appreciation Picnic - Borough Offices CLOSED →
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12:00 pm - Emmaus Farmers' Market →
Triangle Park, 399 Main Street, Emmaus
10:00 am - Borough Council Meeting →
Borough Hall, 28 S. 4th Street, Emmaus
6:00 pm - Estate of Terry Mayer Taxidermy | Online Auction in East Greenville →
Online Auction
8:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Toddler Art Class →
Creative Learning Lab, 5160 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown
10:00 am - LMMS Volleyball- Girls Away Game
Broughal Middle School, 114 W Morton St, Bethlehem
4:00 pm - Girls Volleyball vs Nazareth Area
Eyer Middle School, 5616 Buckeye Rd #1739, Macungie
4:00 pm - Girls Field Hockey vs Easton Area MS
Eyer Middle School, 5616 Buckeye Rd #1739, Macungie
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (04787) - 1010 Chestnut Street in Emmaus. Apply here.
- HCEA - Hillis Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. posted a job opening for Principal Geotechnical/CMT Engineer - Lehigh Valley, PA Plus $$SIGN ON BONUS!$$ in Emmaus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emmaus here.
🗞 Nearby News
Macungie
- Chobani's Lehigh Valley plans are a 'huge' win for Pa. farmers, could reverse decades of declines (mcall.com)
- Spot & Tango Expands Upper Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, Production Operations (areadevelopment.com)
- Berks County Kennel Club, Inc. – Sunday, September 13, 2026 (caninechronicle.com)
Allentown
- Iconic Godfrey Daniels Bethlehem Folk Club Turns 50 (lancasterfarming.com)
- Woman Killed After SUV Strikes E-Scooter on S 4th St in Allentown, PA (law-pa.com)
Ok Emmaus! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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