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The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

Easton

The Lehigh Valley saw hazardous air quality during the summer of 2023. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)

National air quality report gives Lehigh Valley poor grade

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor May 9, 2025

The State of the Air Report, an annual report made by the American Lung Association, revealed that the Lehigh Valley's air quality has regressed in recent years, in part due to the Canadian wildfire smoke...

Per Easton's charter, an ordinance goes into effect 30 days after it is approved in a vote, meaning the permit program could begin in June at the earliest.

Easton City Council calls for neighborhood permit parking program 

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor May 2, 2025

The city of Easton announced an ordinance Wednesday calling for a new parking permit program on two downtown streets that often experience parking congestion. The ordinance — which will be voted on at...

For Lafayette College students, voting can be done in-person on May 20 at Kirby Sports Center between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Easton election guide: 2025 primary election

Primary season is here, and while it might not have the high drama of a presidential race, Pennsylvania’s May 20 municipal primary still packs a punch for local politics. If you’re an independent...

President Donald Trump frequently touted the idea of strong foreign tariffs throughout his 2024 presidential campaign. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)

Eastonians express uncertainty with Trump tariffs

By Andreas Pelekis and Makenna McCall April 11, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 2 announcing 10% import tariffs on all foreign countries — and sent the stock market into a downturn — before pausing the tariffs for 90 days...

Chi Phi was one of four fraternities on campus charged with health code violations in 2025 thus far.

How much do health code violations matter?

By Kate SantaMaria, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Health inspections occur at random for Lafayette College dining spots and Easton restaurants twice a year. Since April 2024, 44.46% of all inspections completed by the City of Easton Health Bureau were...

With the cuts, local programs will turn to alternative city, county and state grants.

DOGE cuts impact Easton organizations, spur uncertainty

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor April 11, 2025

The Trump administration's new Department of Government Efficiency, seeking to revamp the size of the federal government and conserve funds, has brought financial instability to some Easton food programs...

The Park Smarter app is set to replace Easton's current ParkMobile app for payment of metered parking spots.

City adopts new parking payment app

By Sara Feinseth, Contributing Writer April 11, 2025

The City of Easton has begun phasing in a new payment app for metered parking spots. The app, Park Smarter, is available for download on any iOS or Android mobile device and allows users to find and pay...

Approximately $5 million of the district’s revised budget will go to design and development costs for the new school.

Easton Area School District faces budget funding deficit amid new high school plans

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor April 4, 2025

The Easton Area School District announced its preliminary budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year at a March 27 school board meeting, revealing a deficit of at least $7 million and a possible tax increase for...

Attendees of the march heard speeches from local politicians and activists.

Easton community rallies against Trump administration

By Victoria Hneleski, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

Hundreds gathered in Easton's Centre Square on Sunday to protest recent actions of President Donald Trump's administration, urging others to take action against widespread spending cuts and other moves...

Easton councilman Frank Pintabone told The Lafayette that he hoped the next vote on the ordinance would happen "soon." He did not give a specific date.

Easton motion to decriminalize marijuana fails

By Victoria Hneleski, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

An ordinance that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana was rejected by the Easton City Council during Wednesday night's meeting. Supporters of the ordinance said they plan to...

 Coalition members are concerned about the possible increase in traffic the warehouse could bring.

Coalition looks to counter warehouse construction

By Jadey Mercedes, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

A proposed 1-million-square-foot warehouse in Easton has prompted the creation of a vocal coalition of local residents. Construction of the warehouse — put forward by Indiana-based real estate development...

Easton Area School District offers English as a Second Language and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs for students and community members.

‘A short-sighted and unfortunate policy’

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor March 14, 2025

President Donald Trump’s March 1 executive order designating English as the official language of the United States has sparked backlash and widespread criticism across the nation. With almost a third...

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