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🌱 Patch AM: How a 180-unit Dormont Junction project became a misinformation flashpoint
Also, don't miss Storytime in the Park on the Dormont Patch calendar
Good morning Dormont! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 180-unit Dormont Junction project became a misinformation flashpoint
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dormont housing proposal draws debate — and AI-assisted misinformation (publicsource.org) — Dormont officials are weighing a major redevelopment at Dormont Junction that could add 180 apartments, many income-restricted, plus a revamped Red Line station and new parking garage. The project has sparked intense local debate over traffic, taxes, neighborhood character, and school funding, with AI-assisted misinformation about a supposed 45-year tax break prompting the borough to publish a myth-busting FAQ and residents to pack recent meetings. 
📸 Around Dormont
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dormont
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- Storytime in the Park
Dormont Public Library 1801 Dormont Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, US
6:00 pm - Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime / Cuentos infantiles en Español y en Inglés
Dormont Public Library 2950 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, US
2:00 pm - Weekday Storytime (Afternoon: Fall 2026)
Dormont Public Library 2950 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, US
1:30 pm - Soccer - Varsity Boys vs. Allderdice HS (Away)
Mt. Lebanon School District Allderdice High School
6:00 pm - Soccer - Junior Varsity Boys vs. Allderdice HS (Away)
Mt. Lebanon School District Allderdice High School
6:00 pm - Soccer - Junior Varsity Girls vs. Hampton High School (Home)
Mt. Lebanon School District Mt. Lebanon High School
6:00 pm - The Whiskey Rebellion w/Todd DePastino & Dormont Historical Society
Dormont Public Library 2950 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, US
6:30 pm - MES PTA Mtg.
Mt. Lebanon School District 7 Horsman Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
8:45 am
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
📣 Dormont Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Financial Literacy Office Hours
University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center in Homewood
9:00 am - Hearing Services
University of Pittsburgh CEC in Homewood, SHRS Wellness Pavilion
9:00 am - Free Freeze Pops at Heinz Chapel
University of Pittsburgh Heinz Memorial Chapel
10:00 am - Canvas Refresher: Building Your Course
University of Pittsburgh 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
11:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
🗞 Nearby News
Carnegie
- Vehicle thefts reported in Washington, Allegheny counties; police seek IDs of 3 individuals (wtae.com)
- WPIAL Class 6A football preview: Central Catholic is again loaded with talent and major-college players (post-gazette.com)
- Pittsburgh local music spotlight: BombChele & the Bangs (triblive.com)
Whitehall
- Trulieve General Manager in Whitehall, PA (masslive.com)
- Al Azeez Grill Brings Halal Pakistani Fare to Whitehall (lehighvalleystyle.com)
Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh Airport Debuts Upscale Gaming Lounge (patch.com)
- National Restaurant Chain Closes 2 Pittsburgh Locations (patch.com)
Ok Dormont! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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