Hi New Kensington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Big metal tour stops at Preserving in New Kensington this November.
- How to weigh in on the New Kensington data center air permit
Also on today's calendar: Erin Burkett - Virgil Walters at the Blind Pig... and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Miss May I premiere "Bury Me Down" single and music video (lambgoat.com) — A national metal tour is headed to New Kensington, with Miss May I and Born Of Osiris scheduled to play Preserving on November 7 as part of their Perpetual Iron Tour. The bands are supporting Miss May I’s new album, released this week, and will be joined by Convictions and Downswing for the all-ages show.

• DEP Invites Comments On Air Permit For Operating Natural Gas Boilers, Backup Generators At TECfusions Keystone LLC New Kensington Data Center In Westmoreland County (blogspot.com) — State environmental regulators are taking public comments through November 2 on an air quality permit for natural gas boilers and backup generators at TECfusions’ New Kensington Data Center site in Upper Burrell Township. The permit would allow specific boilers and generators with defined annual emissions of NOx, particulates, and greenhouse gases. Residents can mail or email comments or request a hearing and in‑person file review in Pittsburgh.

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Other local events
Saturday October 3
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Strange Roots New Ken →
Strange Roots New Kensington, 977 5th Ave, New Kensington
6:30 pm
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Missing Link at Strange Roots New Kensington →
Strange Roots New Kensington, 977 5th Ave, New Kensington
6:30 pm
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156/Silence →
New Kensington PA
7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
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New Kensington Outdoor Stage →
New Kensington Outdoor Stage, corner of 5th Ave & 10th St, New Kensington
1:00 pm
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Fall Funday Sunday →
New Kensington Outdoor Music Stage, Corner of 5th Ave & 10th St, New Kensington
1:00 pm
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Nieds Hotel Band at New Kensington Outdoor Stage →
New Kensington Outdoor Stage, corner of 5th Ave & 10th St, New Kensington
1:00 pm
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John Vento at New Kensington Outdoor Stage →
New Kensington Outdoor Stage, corner of 5th Ave & 10th St, New Kensington
1:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Erin Burkett - Virgil Walters at the Blind Pig... →
Blind Pig Saloon, 1100 7th St, New Kensington
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Willie Thrower Parade and Festival
Valley Memorial Stadium
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Here Come The Mummies →
Jergel's Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale
7:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday October 3
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Farmers Market →
Bon Air Elementary School, Lower Burrell
9:00 am
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💬 Chatter
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- My name is Katie, and I am one of the owners of Good Turn Goods, a recently established company with a unique business model and a strong commitment to community enrichment.
Our core operation involves acquiring pallets of returned merchandise, which we then make accessible to the community at significantly discounted… (Nextdoor Logan's Ferry Heights)
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🗞 Nearby News
Lower Burrell
Tarentum
- Tarentum councilwoman seeks to replace veterans banners (triblive.com)
- The Stroller, Oct. 2, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley (triblive.com)
Springdale
- Glassport becomes latest Allegheny County police force to sign ICE agreement (newsbreak.com)
- Springdale Township leaning toward switching water service for some residents (triblive.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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