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🌱 Why Crafton tops the list of affordable small retirement towns
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Crafton tops the list of affordable small retirement towns
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 14 Affordable Small Towns for Retirement (cheapism.com) — Crafton is singled out as the most affordable of 50 small retirement towns studied nationwide, with average rent around $888 a month and quick access to Pittsburgh's hospitals, airport, and amenities. The piece compares Crafton with other low-cost communities, stressing that retirees should weigh healthcare access, taxes, and lifestyle trade-offs before deciding whether this Pittsburgh-adjacent borough fits their long-term plans. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Preschool Storytime with Miss Kathy! →
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie
11:30 am - Evaluating a Journal: Strategies for Assessing Quality
University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh
3:00 pm - Provost's Office Hours
University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh
4:00 pm - Field Hockey - Middle School Girls vs. North Allegheny High School
North Allegheny Intermediate School
4:00 pm - Carnegie Crafters →
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie
5:00 pm - Field Hockey - Junior Varsity Girls vs. Hempfield High School (Hom
Mt. Lebanon High School
6:00 pm - Soccer - Junior Varsity Boys vs. Peters Township High School (Away
Peters Township High School
6:15 pm - Planning Commission - Regular Meeting →
Board Meeting Room, 400 North Branch Road, Oakdale
7:00 pm - Field Hockey - Varsity Girls vs. Hempfield High School (Home)
Mt. Lebanon High School
7:30 pm - Soccer - Varsity Boys vs. Peters Township High School (Away)
Peters Township High School
7:45 pm - On-Demand Lunch and Learn: Movement Motivation
University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh - Pitt AuD Friday Audiology Seminar Series
University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh
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🗞 Nearby News
Carnegie
- New owner of Carnegie Stage and its longtime manager aim to give artists a home (post-gazette.com)
- Carnegie Mellon to open Miami campus after multi-billion dollar gift from hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin (post-gazette.com)
- Deluzio Announces October Town Hall Tour Across Western Pennsylvania (house.gov)
McKees Rocks
- Morning fog gives way to warm sunshine across the West Hills (westhillsgazette.com)
Pittsburgh
- 2 Winning PA Lottery Tickets Totaling $8.25 Million Sold In Pittsburgh Area (patch.com)
- CMU Gets $3 Billion Grant, Largest University Gift Ever (patch.com)
- Kennywood's Phantom Fall Fest Recieves National Recognition (patch.com)
Ok Crafton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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