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The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

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Patrons gather in Pearly Baker's Alehouse for Super Bowl LX.

A cold, chili Super Bowl

By Sam Wigotsky, Contributing Writer February 13, 2026

The Super Bowl wasn’t the only high-stakes competition being enjoyed by Easton residents this past Sunday. “We were trying to decide whose chili would go on the menu,” said Philip Simonetta, owner...

Legends Cigar Bar celebrated its grand opening on Jan. 16.

The legend lives on at Legends Cigar Bar

By Gabriela Perilli, Staff Writer January 30, 2026

Returning to his home city of Easton with newfound knowledge and passion, Larry Holmes Jr., the son of former professional boxing legend Larry Holmes, is taking a big swing with the opening of Legends...

A hunt for the hottest hot chocolate in Easton

A hunt for the hottest hot chocolate in Easton

By Ella Selnick, Staff Writer December 5, 2025

Now that it’s begun snowing, what better way to warm up than with a comforting cup of hot chocolate? To determine the best place to stop for a good cuppa in between studying for finals, I grabbed...

Cleo currently stays in her cage most hours to minimize the stress of transporting her in and out of the enclosure, according to ThreeBirds Coffee House owner Joseph Langdon.

A big cage to fill

Meet Cleo, the new bird of ThreeBirds
By Clara Witmer, News Editor November 21, 2025

For months, an empty birdcage sat in the back corner of Easton’s ThreeBirds Coffee House, collecting dust as coffee-loving patrons went to and fro. The cage is now once again inhabited — this time,...

The Whiff Shop features at least 250 perfumes from 35 brands.

Get a sniff of The Whiff Shop

By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor November 14, 2025

Ever wanted to smell like a circus? Or maybe a Neanderthal? How about ocean moss? New to downtown Easton, The Whiff Shop, the only niche perfume store in the Lehigh Valley, carries these unique scents...

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