Students adventured around the globe this winter break, seeing sites in cities from Rome to Cuzco to Berlin.
INDS 214: Journey to Rome: Approaching and Exploring the Eternal City (Rome, Italy)
Isabella...
Jeremy Joseph is building community in Easton, brick by brick.
Since 2020, Joseph has built Easton favorites out of Lego for his project, "Brick Easton."
His creations have ranged from minifigure...
Nested in a 19th-century Victorian mansion on Bushkill Street is ThreeBirds Coffee House: an independent coffee shop, a community hub and, more recently, the runner-up for USA Today’s 2024 Best10 Readers’...
The Banana Tree, a botanical shop in Easton's West Ward that specializes in tropical plants, is expanding, blossoming and will soon be seeing a new owner.
As tropical plants become commonplace at brand-name...
Garlic Fest, a dignitary event on every Eastonian's calendar, made its annual return to downtown Easton last weekend. Featuring over 130 vendors, three of The Lafayette's news editors took a break from...
By Luca Ferrucci, Advertising Manager
• October 4, 2024
I hate peppers. But, I love spicy foods. So when asked (desperately implored by The Lafayette management) to participate in the 15th Annual Hot Pepper Eating Competition, I rose to the spicy summons.
I...
By Grace Hubler, Staff Writer
• September 20, 2024
Right next to Kabinett Wine + Bar on Northampton Street in Easton, Pennsylvania, lies a 12,000 square-foot garage with old brick walls, fairy lights adorning the high ceiling and cafe tables strewn around...
By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
• September 6, 2024
Bird lovers across the region flock to the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society for all things bird conservation and education. What started as just a bird-watching society has now evolved into a widespread community...
Despite what its name and iconography may suggest, ThreeBirds Coffee House is home to just two birds.
The birds of the nearly eponymous coffee house are Dorian, a 28-year-old African grey parrot,...
Craving New York-style food without the drive? Look no further than Josie's New York Deli, located close to home in Easton's center square.
The owner, Josie Koury, has run the deli for 40 years.
“I...
The Village on College Hill, a grassroots community of seniors that support one another, aims to never leave you without a ride to the doctor.
“What we do is try and help people stay in their homes...
During his time at Lafayette, Mike Handzo ‘11 developed a passion for the Easton community.
“I figured if I’m going to college somewhere, I didn’t want to just stay up on the hill the whole...
