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🌱 Patch AM: How Emmaus surged to 5-1 and climbed Lehigh Valley rankings

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Hi there, Emmaus! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Emmaus surged to 5-1 and climbed Lehigh Valley rankings

Also on today's calendar: Brunch with Mr. & Mrs. Claus and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Emmausfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Emmausfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Morning rain, then a shower, temps: high: 58, low: 22.
  • Saturday: Much colder, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lehigh Valley girls basketball: Allentown Central Catholic picks up big win as Vikettes try to turn season around (mcall.com) — Emmaus girls basketball is off to a strong 5-1 start, with sophomore Gracie Ervin dropping a career‑high 19 points against Allen and teammate Gabby DeVita averaging 14.3 per game. A wider Lehigh Valley roundup spotlights Allentown Central Catholic’s morale‑boosting win over Dieruff, standout individual performances across the EPC and Colonial League, and updated league standings and scoring leaders.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 18
  • Boys Basketball Practice
    Eyer Middle School , 5616 Buckeye Rd #1739 , Macungie
    2:45 pm
  • Holiday Happy Hour + Fundraiser
    1812 Piano Lounge , 1812 W Allen St , Allentown
    5:00 pm
  • Committee-of-the-Whole School Board Meeting & Regular Board Meetings
    Allentown City SD , 31 S Penn St , Allentown
    6:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • Allentown Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows
    Da Vinci Science Center , 815 Hamilton St , Allentown
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found on Oakhill Rd Emmaus.
    Looks to be a husky mix, very friendly. Called upper saucon police. (Nextdoor South Mountain)
  • Sharp Clinical Services posted a job opening for Material Handler I - 1st Shift in Macungie. Apply here.
  • PeopleShare by PROMAN posted a job opening for Shipping & Forklift Operator Associate in Macungie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emmaus here.

🗞 Nearby News

Allentown

  • Allentown Indoor Races Return With $10,000 Ironton Auto Body Sweep Bonus (motorsportsnews.net)
  • Negotiations continue as Allentown School District custodians, maintenance workers seek new contract (lehighvalleynews.com)
  • Third Allentown employee sues city in federal court, alleging illegal discrimination and retaliation (mcall.com)

Alburtis

  • 2025 in review: Restaurants opened in Berks County [Roundup] (pottsmerc.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: I don’t know. I haven’t heard the last report.
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