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🌱 Which big-name acts are hitting McKees Rocks’ Roxian Theatre this month?

Spotted on the McKees Rocks calendar: Brennan Wedl

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which big-name acts are hitting McKees Rocks' Roxian Theatre this month?
  • Can Sto-Rox turn things around under the lights in McKees Rocks?

Also on today's calendar: John Cameron Mitchell and 1 more event.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rock-tober. Good concerts headed here in October (beavercountyradio.com) — McKees Rocks music fans get a full October lineup at the Roxian Theatre, with acts like Michael Franti, Soccer Mommy with Snail Mail, Candlebox, and Dweezil Zappa on the calendar. The broader guide also highlights big-name shows across Pittsburgh venues, helping you plan fall concert nights both in town and just across the river.
   

• A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2026 Week 6 (triblive.com) — Sto-Rox hosts Springdale at Sto-Rox Memorial Stadium in McKees Rocks on Friday night, with both programs trying to shake off recent struggles and low-scoring losses. The wider Week 6 preview breaks down key A-K Valley matchups, records, standout players, and series histories, but local eyes will be on whether the Vikings can rebound at home.
   

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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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🗞 Nearby News

Carnegie

  • Carnegie Mellon to open Miami campus after multi-billion dollar gift from hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin (post-gazette.com)
  • New owner of Carnegie Stage and its longtime manager aim to give artists a home (post-gazette.com)
  • Deluzio Announces October Town Hall Tour Across Western Pennsylvania (house.gov)

Millvale

  • Millvale community rallies around family who lose everything in house fire (wpxi.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)

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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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