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🌱 Why Irwin just made a national list of affordable retirement towns

Also, don't miss Murder at the Drac Shack Chalet / Dinner Show on the Irwin Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Irwin just made a national list of affordable retirement towns

Also on today's calendar: Comedy Night in Downtown Irwin ! ! ! and 5 more events.

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

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 74, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 14 Affordable Small Towns for Retirement (cheapism.com) — Irwin gets national attention as an affordable retirement option that still keeps you close to Pittsburgh's hospitals, airport, restaurants, and cultural attractions. With fewer than 4,000 residents and relatively modest rents and living costs, the town is highlighted as a way to enjoy small-community life while avoiding big-city housing prices yet retaining easy access to major services.
   

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Pittsburgh

  • 2 Winning PA Lottery Tickets Totaling $8.25 Million Sold In Pittsburgh Area (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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