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Good morning to you McKeesport! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • McKeesport says goodbye to 103-year-old Minerva Bakery
  • Want to hear a McKeesport native talk media and storytelling?
  • What new biomed opportunities could open through Penn State Greater Allegheny?

Also on today's calendar: Science Stroll: The Haunted History of DMH and 4 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Beloved Pa. bakery closes after more than 100 years in business (pennlive.com) — Minerva Bakery, a McKeesport staple for 103 years, has closed suddenly, leaving many local customers sharing memories and tributes online. The family‑run shop, founded by a Greek immigrant and once featured on PBS, offered generations of residents cakes, cookies, and pastries that became part of countless celebrations and traditions across McKeesport and the Mon Valley.
   

2. 'In Greater Context' series to feature award-winning writer Keith Paradise (psu.edu) — McKeesport native and award‑winning writer Keith Paradise will speak at Penn State Greater Allegheny on Oct. 20, sharing stories from his journalism career and insights on today's media landscape. The free, public event in the campus Student Community Center invites local residents to explore media literacy, career paths, and how Mon Valley voices are represented in regional and national outlets.
   

3. Ohms Law Foundation Expands Impact, Launches National Biomed Education Collaborative (1technation.com) — Students near McKeesport may see new opportunities as Penn State Greater Allegheny joins a national collaborative to strengthen biomedical equipment technology education. The Ohms Law Foundation's initiative connects BMET programs, expands scholarships, and seeks joint grants and industry partnerships, aiming to create clearer pathways into healthcare technology careers for local and national students alike.
   

4. Penn State President: Pittsburgh region is 'extremely important' to university's future (triblive.com) — Penn State's Greater Allegheny campus in McKeesport is getting new degree programs and upgrades to its Mon Valley LaunchBox, even as other regional campuses prepare to close. University leaders say these investments, along with rising enrollment, show McKeesport will remain a key hub for Penn State's presence and economic outreach in southwestern Pennsylvania.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Evaluating a Journal: Strategies for Assessing Quality
    University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh
    3:00 pm
    • Friday October 2
  • OLLI at Pitt Monthly Music Series
    CEC in the Hill District
  • The Art Show @ Pitt-Greensburg
    University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Millstein Library (second
  • On-Demand Lunch and Learn: Movement Motivation
    University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh
  • Pitt AuD Friday Audiology Seminar Series
    University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh
    7:00 am

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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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