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In today's newsletter:

  • Who are the three new faces on Easton City Council?
  • How could bus camera fines and appeals change for Easton drivers?

Also on today's calendar: Next Stop Comedy at Invertase Brewing Company! - Phillipsburg, NJ on Jan 9, 2026 and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Rain from late morning on, with a high of 42 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy with some sun, temps: high: 44, low: 28.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meet Easton City Council's 3 newest members (lehighvalleylive.com) — Easton residents will see three new voices on City Council this year, representing College Hill/Downtown, the West Ward, and South Side. Recently sworn in, the members bring experience from the planning commission, social services, and the school board, and say they’re eager to listen to neighbors and advocate for their districts.
   

• ‘There needs to be a fix': Pa. senator plans town hall amid delays, disputes in bus camera program (lehighvalleynews.com) — Easton Area families should know Pennsylvania’s school bus stop‑arm camera program is drawing scrutiny over long appeal delays and inconsistent enforcement, including in Lehigh Valley districts like Easton Area. A state senator is hosting a Jan. 13 telephone town hall to gather residents’ experiences and consider legislative fixes, while PennDOT struggles with a growing backlog and questions about transparency and vendor oversight.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This late was left behind when we moved into our house 20+ years ago.
    Would love one for the America250. Anyone know where to find out info about local activities? Thanks. (Nextdoor Palmer Heights)
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    Over the next two decades, an estimated $124 trillion is expected to transfer from one generation to the next, according to Cerulli Associates. Each… (Nextdoor Sullivan Trail)
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🗞 Nearby News

Chestnut Hill

  • Ronald Klinger, longtime Chestnut Hill antique store owner (chestnuthilllocal.com)
  • Mercury Basketball Roundup (Jan. 8): Norristown picks up first ‘W' of season while Methacton, PJP each win 10th straight (pottsmerc.com)
  • In ‘The Velvet Touch,' truth is touch and go (chestnuthilllocal.com)

Nazareth

  • Re-elected Mayor Colondo looks ahead to next chapter for Nazareth (homenewspa.com)
  • Coach Ziggy stayed strong, inspired Nazareth girls soccer to district championship season (lehighvalleylive.com)

Bethlehem

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