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🌱 Patch AM: Can Northampton bounce back after a rough shutout loss to Parkland?

Also, don't miss KILLER DOUBLE HEADLINER @ Comedy Cabaret Comedy Club on the Northampton Patch calendar

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Hello Northampton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Northampton bounce back after a rough shutout loss to Parkland?
  • Which new grants could bring fresh funding into Northampton communities?

Also on today's calendar: KILLER DOUBLE HEADLINER @ Comedy Cabaret Comedy Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A little rain; windy, cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 61, low: 58.
  • Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lehigh Valley high school football roundup: Nazareth stays hot, Allentown Central Catholic upsets Easton, Parkland overcomes adversity (mcall.com) — Northampton High's Konkrete Kids took a tough 35-0 home loss to rival Parkland at Al Erdossy Stadium, extending Parkland's long winning streak in the series. Sophomore back Tycen Norman scored four times for Parkland, while Northampton, now 3-2, looks to regroup quickly before a Thursday night showdown with Pleasant Valley that could reset its season momentum.
   

• Transportation, Agricultural, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities (pahouse.com) — Local governments, schools, nonprofits, and agencies in Northampton County can tap into multiple new and ongoing state grant programs this fall, including gaming-funded Local Share Account dollars specifically for Northampton and Lehigh counties. From transportation upgrades and school safety to solar for schools, farm planning, and regional policing, there are numerous funding opportunities your borough, township, or district could pursue before deadlines hit in late September and October.
   

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Ok Northampton! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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