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🌱 How will Shell’s new air permit affect Monaca’s air quality?
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In today's newsletter:
- How will Shell's new air permit affect Monaca's air quality?
- See how Monaca's premium gas price stacks up this week.
Also on today's calendar: LIBRARYCON'26: The Ultimate Side Quest.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DEP Approves New Shell Cracker Air Permit, NOx Limit Goes Up (marcellusdrilling.com) — State environmental regulators have approved a new air permit for Shell's ethane cracker plant in Monaca, increasing allowable nitrogen oxide and other emissions from flares and wastewater systems. For Monaca-area residents, this decision shapes ongoing air quality oversight and sets the framework for how the plant operates while its full Title V permit is still under review. 
• Lowest premium gas price in Beaver County hits $5.28 for week ending Sept. 19 (beaverconews.com) — Premium gas in Beaver County recently bottomed out at $5.28 per gallon, with Monaca drivers seeing detailed price comparisons alongside nearby towns like Aliquippa and Beaver Falls. The report shows how global oil tensions and refinery outages are pushing Pennsylvania fuel costs higher, giving Monaca residents a snapshot of where local prices stand right now.
📸 Around Monaca
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monaca
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★ Featured events ★
- Knitting w/ Marie @ Monaca →
Monaca Public Library, 998 Indiana Ave, Monaca
5:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Beaver County PA 2026 Community Organizing Summit: Data Centers →
Monaca United Methodist Church, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca
10:00 am - LIBRARYCON'26: The Ultimate Side Quest →
Community College of Beaver County, Maintenance Center, 1 Campus Dr, Monaca
11:00 am
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Director's Meeting →
Aliquippa Bucktails, 2564 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa
6:30 pm - Bible Marking →
707 5th Street, New Brighton
7:00 pm - FAHS Picture Day
Freedom Area SD Freedom, PA 15042 - Eden Hall Leadership Reception
B F Jones Memorial Library, 663 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa
3:00 pm - Rochester, PA Community Meeting →
Rochester Riverfront Park, Water St, Rochester
6:00 pm - FAFSA Night - 6pm - MSHS Auditorium
Beaver Area SHS Beaver, PA 15009
6:00 pm - Middle School Picture Day
Freedom Area SD Freedom, PA 15042
7:40 am - Duty is Ours →
Ba'Runi Grille, 3797 Duss Ave, Baden
4:00 pm - Silent Book Club @ Monaca →
Monaca Public Library, 998 Indiana Ave, Monaca
4:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2100) in Monaca. Apply here.
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Monaca. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monaca here.
🗞 Nearby News
Freedom
- Vote for the Pocono Eye Associates Athletes of the Week for Sept. 21-25 (tricountyindependent.com)
Beaver
- Blackhawk Substitute Teacher and Local Author Releases New Children's Book About the First Day of Kindergarten (beavercountyradio.com)
- REMINDER: Route 18 Frankfort Road Bridge Closure Begins Monday in Potter Township (beavercountyradio.com)
- Suspected False Allegation Leads To Shelter In Place In Beaver (midutahradio.com)
Ok Monaca! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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