🌱 Could a state court ruling push McKees Rocks toward a tax hike?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could a state court ruling push McKees Rocks toward a tax hike?
• When Peter Antoniou's mind-bending show hits the Roxian Theatre.
• When this chart-topping UK band will hit McKees Rocks' Roxian Theatre.

Also on today's calendar: John Cameron Mitchell.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• McKees Rocks Veterans Protest Skill Game Ban: Economic Impact (westhillsgazette.com) — McKees Rocks veterans and neighbors are fighting a statewide skill-game ban they fear could shut down the local VFW and blow a hole in the borough budget. Borough officials warn losing machine licensing fees might even force a tax increase, while local lawmakers scramble for a last-minute compromise before enforcement begins in mid-October.
   

• Peter Antoniou Tour Dates For 2027 Announced (EXCLUSIVE) (deadline.com) — Residents can look forward to British comedian and mind reader Peter Antoniou bringing his new Brain Teaser tour to the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks on Saturday, January 30, 2027. The show mixes comedy, audience interaction, and mind-reading, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, October 2, 2026.
   

• Nothing But Thieves Release STRAY DOGS, Tour 2027 (broadwayworld.com) — Nothing But Thieves are bringing their 2027 world tour to McKees Rocks with an April 15 show at the Roxian Theatre. The band's new album "Stray Dogs" underpins their biggest-ever run of arena and theater dates, giving local fans a rare chance to see the UK rockers in an intimate neighborhood venue.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McKees Rocks

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Wednesday October 7
• Brennan Wedl →
  Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens, 425 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 16
• Penn State Bonspiel →
  Pittsburgh Curling Club, 491 McCoy Road, McKees Rocks
  12:00 pm
Monday October 19
• John Cameron Mitchell →
  Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens, 425 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English →
  Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie
  10:00 am
• Baby / Toddler Storytime (Early Fall Session) →
  Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie
  10:30 am
• Tuesday Morning Storytime →
  Robinson Township Library, 5440 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh
  10:30 am
• Story Time at the Hub →
  Pittsburgh PA
  10:30 am
• Open Play →
  Robinson Township Library, 5440 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh
  11:00 am
• Weeklong Iron Intensive →
  Carrie Blast Furnaces, 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh
  11:00 am
• Lunchtime Talk – Mike Hicks →
  1117 Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh
  12:00 pm
• ADULT GAME DAY →
  Robinson Township Library, 5440 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh
  1:00 pm
• Afterschool Lego Club →
  Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie
  3:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Carnegie

• VOLLMER of America celebrates 50 years of precision, innovation, and people (aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com)

Millvale

• AEW Reportedly Plans Permanent Tribute To The Butcher (webisjericho.com)
• Your move: 6+ homes listed for $250,000 or less in Allegheny County (nextpittsburgh.com)
• AEW star Pac mourned fellow wrestler Andy Williams in final post before own death (amedpost.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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