The Lafayette (Easton, PA)

4 weeks ago | lafayettestudentnews.com | Andreas Pelekis

After decades of teaching at Lafayette College, four professors — civil engineering professors Mary Roth ’83 and Arthur Kney, religious studies professor Eric Ziolkowski and chemistry professor David Husic — will retire at the end of the academic year. Civil engineering professor Arthur Kney: 26 yearsKney found Lafayette from across the Lehigh Valley as a doctoral student at Lehigh University.

4 weeks ago | lafayettestudentnews.com | Andreas Pelekis

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 that plagued skies for multiple days in 2023. The report, announced in late April, found that daily particle pollution in the Lehigh Valley dropped from a C to an F grade.

4 weeks ago | lafayettestudentnews.com | Andreas Pelekis

For seniors looking for a senior week snack, families looking for a commencement weekend meal or any Easton resident looking for a fresh place to grab a bite, there’s a new spot on College Hill with some traditional Mexican spice. Mexico Lindo, which opened in April, serves up a variety of the cuisine’s classics. The Cattell Street location is owner Jose Avilas’ second edition of the restaurant: there’s another one in Bethlehem that opened in 2009.

1 month ago | lafayettestudentnews.com | Andreas Pelekis

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 the May 14 city council meeting — was the result of months of communication between city residents and the city’s public works department. If approved, residents on Bushkill Drive and a small section of N.

1 month ago | lafayettestudentnews.com | Andreas Pelekis

Lafayette College’s endowment value is believed to be marginally down following President Donald Trump’s global tariff increase and ensuing 90-day tariff pause last week, according to college financial officers. The college has contingency plans prepared and is not currently weighing any additional tuition or fee increases.