🌱 How an Elizabeth native earned her shot with Penn State hockey
Elizabeth, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Elizabeth! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How an Elizabeth native earned her shot with Penn State hockey
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The newest additions to Penn State women's hockey's incoming class (psu.edu) — An Elizabeth native, goalie Savanna Muir, is among the newest additions to Penn State’s women’s hockey roster after a strong run with the Bishop Kearney Selects. The piece profiles her and nine other incoming players, detailing their stats, backgrounds, and what they could bring to the Nittany Lions after last season’s Frozen Four appearance. 
📸 Around Elizabeth
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American Football →
Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens, 425 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks
7:00 pm
Sunday August 9
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
ELIZABETH FORWARD SD 401 Rock Run Rd, Elizabeth, PA 15037
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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ROCK N' SHOP →
Mr. Smalls Café, 400 Lincoln Ave Basement, Millvale
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SUMMER CONCERT: Rock This Town Orchestra
City of McKeesport Community Events Renziehausen Park > Lions Bandshell - Eden Park Boulevard and Tul
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Council Regular Meeting →
Jefferson Hills, PA Calendar, 925 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills
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PAT Train Memories
City of McKeesport Community Events McKeesport Heritage Center - 1832 Arboretum Drive McKeesport PA 1
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"PAT Train Memories" with Allen R. Bluman
City of McKeesport Community Events McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center - 1832 Arboretum Dri
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Family Storytime →
Jefferson Hills Library, 925 Old Clairton Rd, Clairton
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
ELIZABETH FORWARD SD 401 Rock Run Rd, Elizabeth, PA 15037
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Courtney Barnett McKees Rocks →
Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens, 425 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks
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FREE MOVIE: GOAT
City of McKeesport Community Events Renziehausen Park > Lions Bandshell - Eden Park Boulevard and Tul
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Picnic days →
City of McKeesport Community Events - First Christian Church of McKeesport 1025 McCleary Street McKe
11:30 am
Saturday August 8
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Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Friday August 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I NEED AN ELECTRICIAN IN ELIZABETH TWP.
TO PUT A DUSK TO DAWN LIGHT ABOVE THE GARAGE I HAVE THE LIGHT. AND PUT IN A NEW FLOOD LIGHT SOCKET ON THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE. I HAVE A NEW SOCKET… (Nextdoor Central)
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Mckeesport. Apply here.
- Eat'n Park posted a job opening for Restaurant Assistant Manager in Mckeesport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elizabeth here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clairton
- Ranking the best linebackers in Western Pa. high school football entering 2026 (post-gazette.com)
- Post-Gazette takes top honors for a second straight year in Pennsylvania contest (post-gazette.com)
- Vehicle crashes over hillside in Jefferson Hills (wpxi.com)
McKeesport
- Trulieve Oil Processing Technician I in Mckeesport, PA (syracuse.com)
- Ranking the best wide receivers in Western Pa. high school football entering 2026 (post-gazette.com)
- Fun At McKeesport's Riverfront Festival (monvalleyindependent.com)
Pittsburgh
- New Federal Legislation Could Help Curb PA's Spotted Lanternfly Problems (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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