🌱 Patch AM: How could new data centers reshape communities from Easton to the Slate Belt?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could new data centers reshape communities from Easton to the Slate Belt?

Also on today's calendar: Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K & 5K and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Becoming windier with rain, with a high of 50 and low of 25 degrees.
• Tuesday: Windy and colder, temps: high: 31, low: 25.
• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 34 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Data centers: The hidden cost of artificial intelligence is coming to the Lehigh Valley (lehighvalleylive.com) — Large hyperscale data centers are being proposed across the Lehigh Valley, with planners from Lehigh County to the Easton area racing to write rules as projects move forward. Local officials are weighing big tax and job benefits against huge electricity and water demands, while state regulators study how these power-hungry facilities will strain the grid and environment. Easton-area residents could see more such projects nearby soon.
   

📸 Around Easton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Easton

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Thursday January 1

• Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
  Saylor Park Ironton Rail Trail 245 N 2nd St. Coplay, PA 18037
  10:00 am

Tuesday January 6

• Environmental Advisory Council Meeting
  Easton, PA Calendar Easton, PA 18042
  6:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Planning Commission Meeting
  Easton, PA Calendar Easton, PA 18042
  6:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Next Stop Comedy at Invertase Brewing Company! - Phillipsburg, NJ on Jan 9, 2026
  Invertase Brewing Company , 51 Broad St , Phillipsburg
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• NASME Model Train Show
  N.A.S.M.E. Nazareth Area Society of Model Engineers , 212 Main St , Stockertown
  1:00 pm
• A Christmas Story
  Walnut Street Theatre , 825 Walnut St , Philadelphia
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Pre School Fun @ Hellertown Library
  Hellertown Area Library , 409 Constitution Ave , Hellertown
  1:30 pm

Thursday January 1

• Hank Williams Tribute with Jack Murray & The Blue Tarp Wranglers | Annual New Yearâs Day Homage to the Patron Saint of Singer-Songwriters
  Godfrey Daniels , 7 E. Fourth Street , Bethlehem
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• At Whitâs End â Acoustic Trio Blending Originals, Swing, and Americana | Formerly Woomer & Whitaker
  Godfrey Daniels , 7 E. Fourth Street , Bethlehem
  8:00 pm

Sunday January 4

• First Sunday Open Mike Night
  Godfrey Daniels , 7 E. Fourth Street , Bethlehem
  7:00 pm

Monday January 5

• đżđ§ââď¸ Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation đżđ§ââď¸
  bethlehem area public library , 11 W Church Street , Bethlehem
  12:00 pm
• đ¤đś Open Mic Night @BAPL đśđ¤
  bethlehem area public library , 11 W Church Street , Bethlehem
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Family New Year's Eve Party!
  12 to 4pm #Flingathingsdj #nye #crayola #family (Nextdoor Kings Crossing)
• This was found on our sidewalk on Christmas.
  If it is yours, please message me your address and I can drop it off! (Nextdoor Kings Crossing)

• Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Manager in Easton. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Easton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Easton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chestnut Hill

• America's 250th birthday is the moment Philly museums have been waiting for (inquirer.com)
• Central Dauphin's Book, Steel-High's Luciano among Mini Max Award winners (pennlive.com)

Nazareth

• Behind the scenes at world-renowned Martin Guitars (inquirer.com)
• History's Headlines: Bishop Levering's Bethlehem (wfmz.com)
• Source Audio Encounter Review (premierguitar.com)

Ok Easton! 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: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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