🌱 How a McKeesport traffic stop followed a disturbing PRT bus incident
McKeesport, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you McKeesport! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a McKeesport traffic stop followed a disturbing PRT bus incident
- How a McKeesport family finally saw justice for Karli Short
Also on today's calendar: OTA Annual Purse Bash! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• McKeesport man charged with sexual assault of woman, 18, on PRT bus (triblive.com) — An alleged sexual assault that began on Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses ended with police detaining a McKeesport man after officers stopped his vehicle in the city’s Fifth Avenue area. Investigators say the 18-year-old woman sought help from bus drivers and 911 before transit and McKeesport police intervened. The suspect faces multiple charges while maintaining that any contact was consensual. 
• Man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murder of woman, unborn child in McKeesport (cbsnews.com) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2021 killing of pregnant McKeesport resident Karli Short and her unborn child, bringing some closure to her grieving family. Relatives, including her father Brandon Short, described their ongoing heartbreak but said the verdict feels like long-awaited justice. The defense may still appeal the conviction and sentence.
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Upcoming Events in
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City Council - Work Session
City of McKeesport Meetings Public Safety BuildingCouncil Chambers, Second Floor
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City Council - Voting Session
City of McKeesport Meetings Public Safety BuildingCouncil Chambers, Second Floor
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Kennywood Picnic
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Pediatric Grand Rounds
University of Pittsburgh Rangos Research Center
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HireOhio Multi-University Alumni Career Fair
University of Pittsburgh The Ohio Union
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Hidden Worlds: Visual Storytelling
University of Pittsburgh The University Store on Fifth, C4C: The Workshop (lower level)
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Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Information Sessions
University of Pittsburgh 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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Congressional Redistricting Frenzy. Reshaping Government: Possibil
University of Pittsburgh William Pitt Union, Lower Lounge
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OTA Annual Purse Bash! →
Operation Troop Appreciation, 2017 Pennsylvania Ave, West Mifflin
12:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Vecchione Lectureship
University of Pittsburgh UPMC, John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center at UPMC Childrenâs - M
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Rehabilitation Institute Research Day
University of Pittsburgh UPMC Mercy Pavilion, 4th Floor
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Gym Reserved
Carnegie of Homestead Athletic Club 510 East 10th Avenue, Munhall, PA 15120
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Tree Tender Training
University of Pittsburgh William Pitt Union, 548
9:00 am
Wednesday June 3
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser 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 McKeesport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Duquesne
- Transmission lines, the arteries of the power grid, need more room to breathe (post-gazette.com)
- Residents, businesses voice concern as energy costs spike throughout Pennsylvania (wtae.com)
- Data center developers plan to return to Springdale for open house in early June (triblive.com)
Pittsburgh
- Eat'N Park Celebrating Memorable Smiley Cookie Anniversary (patch.com)
- Plans To Ban Cell Phones In PA Schools Advances (patch.com)
- Pittsburgh Restaurauant & Real Estate Businesses Rebrand (patch.com)
Ok McKeesport! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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