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In today's newsletter:

• See how Fox Chapel Area High School ranks statewide this year.
• How did Fox Chapel's defending champs fall after a 28-second lead?
• What does Sto-Rox's contract fight reveal about Fox Chapel teacher pay?

Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Fall Fest.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy and warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PA's Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis (patch.com) — Fox Chapel families can take pride that Fox Chapel Area High School is ranked among Pennsylvania's top public high schools in Niche's new 2027 analysis. The report evaluates tens of thousands of schools nationwide using data and reviews, and offers detailed rankings by state, metro area, programs, and more to help parents compare options.
   

• Tigers Overcome Early Deficit to Defeat Foxes (northallegheny.org) — North Allegheny's field hockey team handed Fox Chapel, the defending 2A champions, a 3-1 loss at Newman Stadium after the Foxes grabbed an early lead. Fox Chapel's lone goal came just 28 seconds in, but strong North Allegheny defense and sharp corner execution turned the game around, setting up key upcoming matchups in WPIAL play.
   

• Sto-Rox Teacher Contract Negotiations Hit Roadblock Amid Struggles (westhillsgazette.com) — Sto-Rox teachers are working without a contract as negotiations stall over pay, healthcare costs, and the district's fragile finances. For Fox Chapel residents, the story underscores how their district's much higher average teacher salaries compare countywide, highlighting stark funding and wage gaps shaping education debates across Allegheny County.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fox Chapel

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Saturday October 10
• 8th Annual Fall Fest →
  A&N Garden And Greenhouse, 2130 Reis Run Rd, Pittsburgh
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• 8th Annual Fall Fest →
  A&N Garden and Greenhouse, 2130 Reis Run Rd, Pittsburgh
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Deer Lakes @ Hampton HS XC Meet →
  Hartwood Acres Park, 4000 Middle Rd, Allison Park
  3:30 pm
• Hartwood Elem. Book Fair & Bake Sale
  Hartwood Elementary School, 3730 Saxonburg Blvd, Pittsburgh
  5:00 pm
• Meditation with the Monks →
  Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
  6:00 pm
• Down To Box Allison Park →
  Allison Park PA
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• North Hills MS vs. Butler MS →
  Allison Park PA
• Books and Brews Book Club →
  Oakmont PA
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Art and Friends - Exhibit All October →
  Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
  10:00 am
• Baby Lap Sit →
  Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
  10:30 am
• Art and Friends - Reception →
  Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Western PA Furry Weekend →
  North Park Lodge, Allison Park

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

🗞 Nearby News

Sharpsburg

• Heinz adds pickle, jalapeño flavors to ketchup lineup (triblive.com)
• The Stroller, Sept. 28, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley (triblive.com)
• Father, 2 children displaced after Millvale house fire (cbsnews.com)

Ok Fox Chapel! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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