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🌱 Using the Monroeville Turnpike detour? Here’s how it’s flowing so far.

Monroeville, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Monroeville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Using the Monroeville Turnpike detour? Here’s how it’s flowing so far.
  • How a former Gateway star became the Steelers’ newest hometown safety

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot with clouds and hazy sun, temps: high: 95, low: 66.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• AK Valley officials say PennDOT detours for Parkway East closure appear to be working (triblive.com) — If you’re hopping on the Turnpike in Monroeville to dodge the Parkway East closure, early reports say the detour is working smoothly so far. Harmar and Oakmont police, along with nearby businesses, report no major backups or hazards, but PennDOT still urges drivers to check 511PA and detour maps as traffic patterns continue to adjust.
   

• Steelers' Jaquan Brisker More Than Just a Good Story (steelersnow.com) — Monroeville fans have a new hometown connection on the Steelers: safety Jaquan Brisker, whose high school career at Gateway in Monroeville helped launch him to Penn State, the Chicago Bears, and now a one-year deal in Pittsburgh. The article breaks down his journey, on-field production, and why he’s expected to be a key contributor rather than just a feel-good local story.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New invasive non-native hornet voraciously eats honeybees and native bees.
    called yellow-legged-hornet. They've only been in America for three years. The were first spotted in Georgia. They're in the Southeast, … (Nextdoor Garden City - West)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Oliver was LOST on July 12, 2026 in Irwin, PA 15642 near Near roberta drive Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Monroeville Blvd / Mosside Blvd)
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cleaning Associate in Monroeville. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Monroeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroeville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pitcairn

  • Central Catholic's Donahue leads West Penn Open after 1 round (triblive.com)

Plum

  • A forest in China is flourishing thanks to the help of a retired Plum teacher 27 years ago (wtae.com)
  • Skenes, Ashcraft enjoy All-Star experience … but feel there's something missing (mlb.com)

Pittsburgh

  • Cranberry Police To Host Annual Township Bike Rodeo (patch.com)
  • New Pittsburgh Heat Wave Arriving; Air Quality Alert Issued (patch.com)
  • National Restaurant Chain Sets Opening Date For New Pittsburgh-Area Location (patch.com)

Ok Monroeville! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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