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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's Konkrete Kids start their season with a statement win?
  • How Northampton farmers can tap new USDA drought emergency loans now

Also on today's calendar: Property Restoration Business Liquidation | Langhorne, PA | Tools | Commercial Equipment and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Lehigh Valley football: EPC teams hit the road to open season, plus Week 1 predictions (centredaily.com) — Northampton's Konkrete Kids open their football season on the road at Martin Luther King in Philadelphia, looking to rebound from last year's 5-7 record. With standout rusher Chase Kessler back and a new quarterback under center, the team hopes a strong nonleague win will set the tone for navigating the tougher EPC Northampton County Division schedule.
   

• USDA Designates Three Pennsylvania Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Seven Pennsylvania Contiguous Counties Also Eligible for Assistance (usda.gov) — Farmers in Northampton County are now eligible for USDA emergency loans because the county is listed as a contiguous disaster area tied to severe drought in nearby primary counties. These loans can help replace equipment or livestock, reorganize operations, or refinance certain debts, with applications accepted through April 13, 2027. Local producers should contact their USDA Service Center to explore options.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday August 29
  • CASD Wellness Event: Sheckler Elementary
    Catasauqua Area SD Catasauqua, PA 18032
    12:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Adult Stretch and Soothe Chair Class
    Whitehall Township Public Library 3700 Mechanicsville Road, Whitehall, PA 18052
    10:30 am
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    St.Luke's Sports Center, 3323 7th St, Hokendauqua
    12:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI
    Parkland SD Coplay, PA 18037

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  • Giant Food Stores, LLC posted a job opening for PT Produce Associate - 6100 in Northampton. Apply here.
  • St. Lukes University Health Network posted a job opening for Member Services Attendant (Part Time) in Allentown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northampton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Allentown

  • Allentown City Council appoints Jasmine Salgado as interim city controller (lehighvalleylive.com)
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  • Craftsperson - Apprentice (Entry) Job in Pennsylvania - PA, Career, Jobs in B. Braun US Device Manufacturing LLC (military.com)

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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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