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The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

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Small Business Spotlight

Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.

Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton

By Bridget O'Mara, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

Salvage Goods, a locally owned small business, is set to open a second downtown Easton location early next week — and it's as good as gold. The new spot, Salvage Goods II Gilded, will offer a wide...

The Banana Tree seeks to welcome all plant lovers, regardless of plant experience.

Small Business Spotlight: ‘Not your garden variety botanical store’

By Allison Stein, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

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...

Birdhouse Yoga is located at 327 Cattell St., with classes held seven days a week.

Perched on the hill

By Allison Stein, Contributing Writer October 4, 2024

A bird-themed yoga studio has just landed on College Hill, holding its first drop-in classes on Sept. 28. Long-time yoga instructor J. Brown named his studio the Birdhouse Yoga Center after observing...

Tucker Garage + Grocery is set to open in downtown Easton early this fall. (Photo courtesy of Indiegogo)

Welcome to Tucker Garage + Grocery

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...

Julian Shorter ‘27, Liam Ward '27 and Jack Marich '27 import bagels weekly from New Jersey to make breakfast sandwiches. (Photo courtesy of Jack Marich '27)

Small Business Spotlight: Bean’s Bagels brings homemade breakfast sandwiches to your door

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor April 19, 2024

Those who crave a bacon, egg and cheese on a weekend but do not have the energy to make it to Gilbert’s Café before noon were once out of luck on this campus — until Julian Shorter ‘27 made it his...

Josie's New York Deli was remodeled last year.

Small Business Spotlight: Josie’s New York Deli brings big city charm to Easton

By Miley Hamilton, Contributing Writer April 12, 2024

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...

Fox Bakery's shelves include many European treats, such as Russian honey cake.

Small Business Spotlight: Fox Bakery brings European treats to Easton

By Elisabeth Seidel, Design Director October 20, 2023

Third Street just got a whole lot sweeter with the opening of a new bakery in September. Fox Bakery is owned and operated by husband and wife Denis and Olga Lissov, who named the establishment after the...

Barbara Vasconez and Mik Mattis are the team that runs all operations at Mystery Box Games.

Small Business Spotlight: Every night is game night at Mystery Box Games

By Bernadette Russo, Culture Editor September 29, 2023

Sunday nights are lively at Mystery Box Games.  A group of people gather around a table in heavy debate over “Nemesis,” a cooperative sci-fi horror board game. Their survival is on the line. Some...

The idea for Seth and Co. Coffee started as an online business.

Small Business Spotlight: Seth and Co. Coffee builds community for young adults with special needs

By Grace Hubler, Contributing Writer September 22, 2023

What started as a vision for Desiree McMullan to help her son, Seth, who has special needs, get real-world skills and work experience, has transformed into Seth and Co. Coffee, a cafe located in the Bank...

Belleville Market features handmade goods and has a homey energy.

Small Business Spotlight: Belleville Market brings Parisian charm to Pennsylvania

By Paige Mathieu, Staff Writer September 15, 2023

Eclectic vibes and small business vendors are finding a new home in Easton's Paris-inspired Belleville Market. The shop was opened by Warren Clark and his husband Derrick in their latest business venture. The...

The Raven 96 was opened out of Raven Gabriel's love for the restaurant industry.

Small Business Spotlight: The Raven 96 proves breakfast is most important meal of day

By Bernadette Russo, Culture Editor September 8, 2023

Every day at 6 a.m., Raven Gabriel opens the doors to her restaurant. Though opening isn’t until 11 a.m., she needs time to prepare with the cooks, brew coffee for the staff and set up for another day...

College Hill Café is located diagonal from College Hill Tavern at 501 Cattell Street. (Photo courtesy of Rose DeFranco)

Small Business Spotlight: College Hill Café revives old neighborhood favorite

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor September 1, 2023

There is a new spot on College Hill serving up sandwiches, fresh coffee and nostalgia. College Hill Café, Forever Jake’s is a cozy restaurant with a simplistic modern look and a wide-ranging menu. “It's...

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