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Good day Duquesne! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Did you get a strange email from Duquesne's police chief?
  • Need food assistance? Start with the Duquesne-based regional food bank

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Email accounts belonging to two western PA police chiefs were hacked (wtae.com) — Residents in Duquesne should be aware that the city's police chief's email account was hacked, sending out realistic-looking messages with attachments that may contain malicious links. Officials say thousands of people received the fraudulent email and urge anyone who opened links to disconnect, change passwords, and enable two-factor authentication while the city's IT staff addresses the breach.
   

• Food pantries available in Butler County (butlereagle.com) — If you're in or near Duquesne and struggling with food access, note that the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, headquartered on North Linden Street in Duquesne, coordinates assistance for Butler County and beyond. This guide lists dozens of pantries, addresses, hours, and service areas, helping local families connect with regular distributions, drive-through pickups, and community meals throughout the region.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

McKeesport

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  • Bakery in McKeesport announces closure after more than 100 years of business (wpxi.com)

Braddock

  • 5 Strange Facts About George Washington's Military Career (nerdable.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 Duquesne! 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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