🌱 Why thieves are targeting New Kensington’s old hospital for copper
New Kensington, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up New Kensington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why thieves are targeting New Kensington’s old hospital for copper
- How a New Kensington soldier finally came home after 75 years
Also on today's calendar: Not Enough Space and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CASE: New Kensington Police make multiple arrests in copper thefts from building (crimewatch.net) — New Kensington police have charged at least eight people after repeated break-ins and copper thefts at the former Citizens General Hospital property near Industrial Boulevard. Officers say they recovered copper wire, cutting tools, and drugs during multiple visits to clear the building. All charges remain accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. 
• Decorated Westmoreland County veteran honored after 75 years MIA (wtae.com) — A New Kensington native, Korean War PFC Roland Bowser, was finally honored close to home as his belongings returned to Westmoreland County during Lower Burrell’s Memorial Day ceremonies after 75 years missing in action. His sister and local veterans described the emotional closure of knowing his remains rest at Arlington while his memory is celebrated in the community where he grew up.
📸 Around New Kensington
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) at Preserving Underground →
Preserving Underground, 1101 5th Ave Basement, New Kensington
6:00 pm
Thursday May 28
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Other local events
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Not Enough Space →
Preserving Underground, 1101 5th Ave Basement, New Kensington
6:00 pm -
Kennywood School Picnic Day →
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1st Annual Puckety Creek Regatta →
Tortured Souls Brewing, 715 Craigdell Rd, New Kensington
2:00 pm -
A Sense of Purpose: The Misery Loves Company Tour →
Preserving Underground, 1101 5th Ave Basement, New Kensington
6:00 pm -
Execution Day →
Preserving Underground, 1101 5th Ave Basement, New Kensington
6:30 pm -
MODERN ALIBI →
Preserving Underground, 1101 5th Ave Basement, New Kensington
6:00 pm -
Upon A Burning Body →
Preserving Underground, 1101 5th Ave Basement, New Kensington
7:00 pm
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
Tuesday June 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Career Link →
Plum Borough Community Library, 445 Center New Texas Rd, Plum
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Kerr Elem. Pre-K End of Year Celebration
Kerr Elementary School, 341 Kittanning Pike, Pittsburgh
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Library Board Meeting →
Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd, Natrona Heights
6:30 pm -
HS- Graduation Ceremony (rain day 1)
Plum Senior High School, 900 Elicker Rd, Pittsburgh
7:00 pm
Thursday May 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Now Hiring! Crew Member/ Anytime Availability in New Kensington. Apply here.
- UniFirst Corporation posted a job opening for Production Team Partner - Garment Sorter andamp; Shipper - UniFirst in New Kensington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Kensington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lower Burrell
- Burrell School District closes proposed budget deficit, sets date for Stewart Elementary sale hearing (triblive.com)
Tarentum
- Harvest Moon Coffee reopens retail space after 2-week closure in Heights Plaza (triblive.com)
- What to know about swimming this summer in Allegheny County's public pools (triblive.com)
Cheswick
- WPIAL Class 5A baseball championship preview: Upper St. Clair vs. South Fayette (triblive.com)
- Letter to the editor: Allegheny County's parental leave proposal bad for business (triblive.com)
- Allegheny County Council elects 1st female president following Pat Catena fallout (triblive.com)
Ok New Kensington! 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: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)
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