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🌱 Patch AM: Which Emmaus restaurants just aced their latest health inspections?
Also, don't miss Thursday Movie Matinee @ Emmaus Public Library on the Emmaus Patch calendar
Cheers Emmaus! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Emmaus restaurants just aced their latest health inspections?
- How will Parkland look when they visit Emmaus this fall?
Also on today's calendar: Native Tree and Shrub Sale and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
- Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lehigh Valley food safety report: Pork thawing on counter, gnats behind bar, 'black mold-like substances' (mcall.com) — Emmaus diners get good news this week: Twisted Pita, Vera Cruz Tavern, and Vince's Cheesesteaks all passed recent state food safety inspections with no violations. The broader Lehigh Valley report also flags issues like unsafe thawing, pest concerns, and mold-like buildup at other establishments, offering a useful snapshot of regional food safety. 
• Parkland football preview 2026: Trojans have talent and depth to contend for D-11 title (lehighvalleylive.com) — Parkland's football team opens its 2026 season on the road, including an early matchup at Emmaus that local fans will be watching closely. With key offensive stars returning and a deep defense, the Trojans expect to contend again for the District 11 Class 6A title after last year's championship loss to Easton.
📸 Around Emmaus
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Emmaus
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★ Featured events ★
- Thursday Movie Matinee @ Emmaus Public Library →
Emmaus Public Library, 11 E Main St, Emmaus
1:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting →
Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar, 28 S 4th Street, Emmaus
4:45 pm - Tunes on the Triangle - Whiskey Therapy →
Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar, 399 Main Street, Emmaus
6:30 pm - CRYSTAL MARIE →
Emmaus Theatre, 19 S Fourth St, Emmaus
7:30 pm - Summer Concert Series - Brake For Turtles →
Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar, 1389 Shimerville Road, Emmaus
6:00 pm - First Day of School
Lincoln El Sch Emmaus, PA 18049 - Emmaus Arts Commission Meeting →
Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar, 28 S. 4th Street, Emmaus
6:30 pm - Native Tree and Shrub Sale →
Penn State Extension, 4184 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown
12:00 pm - Zoning Hearing Board Meeting - CANCELLED →
Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar, 28 S. 4th Street, Emmaus
6:00 pm - Upper Milford Township 250th Anniversary Parade →
Upper Milford Township Building and Lenape Park, 6102 Kings Hwy S, Zionsville
12:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Saturday September 5
📣 Emmaus Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SES PTO Kindergarten Popsicle Playdate
Salisbury Township SD Allentown, PA 18103
6:00 pm - SP - Open House
Springhouse MS Allentown, PA 18104
6:00 pm - SES Kindergarten Meet the Teacher Night
Salisbury Township SD Allentown, PA 18103
7:00 pm - School Board Meeting
Salisbury Township SD Allentown, PA 18103
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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- Solder and Company Plumbing and Heating — (484) 456-6679
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Production Associate - Console Operator - 2nd Shift in Emmaus. Apply here.
- Cintas posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Washroom Operator - 2nd Shift in Emmaus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emmaus here.
🗞 Nearby News
Macungie
- Illinois company to close Pa. facility; 57 people to be laid off (pennlive.com)
- Stacy Garrity is ambitious, Trump-endorsed, and experienced. Is that enough to beat Josh Shapiro? (mcall.com)
Allentown
- Teen dies in Allentown motorcycle-moped collision, coroner says (lehighvalleylive.com)
- Dorney Park Is One of Just Two Six Flags Parks Getting a New Blair Witch Maze (njfamily.com)
- Froggy 101 Has Your Chance to See Zach Top! (audacy.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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