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Hey there, Oakmont! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could a Duquesne Light strike hit Oakmont's power reliability?
  • Why Saturday's Riverview game may be Riverside Park's last afternoon kickoff

Also on today's calendar: PreK Story Time at The RCAC and 5 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: 71, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Duquesne Light employees gather ahead of strike as customers voice concerns (wpxi.com) — Oakmont residents are bracing for possible power problems as nearly 1,000 Duquesne Light workers prepare to strike at midnight, raising questions about how quickly outages could be fixed during future storms. Local customers recall days-long blackouts from past severe weather and worry that out-of-town replacement crews may struggle to restore service if another major storm hits soon.
   

• A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2026 Week 6 (triblive.com) — Oakmont football fans can head to Riverside Park at noon Saturday as Riverview hosts top-ranked Clairton in what could be the last regularly scheduled afternoon game before lights are installed. The Raiders also plan a pregame tribute to former star Steve Dapra, honoring his legacy before a key Eastern Conference matchup.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Thursday Trivia & Happy Hour at Love, Katie Distilling →
    Love, Katie Distilling, 816 Main Street, Sharpsburg
    5:00 pm
  • HS- Homecoming Bonfire
    Plum Senior High School, 900 Elicker Rd, Pittsburgh
    7:00 pm
    • Friday October 2
  • HS- Homecoming Game
    Plum Senior High School, 900 Elicker Rd, Pittsburgh
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday October 3
  • Run For Beer 5K →
    Verona Brewery & Taproom, 751 E. Railroad Ave., Verona
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Retail Team Member in Oakmont. Apply here.
  • Elior North America posted a job opening for Cook in Verona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakmont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fox Chapel

  • How Two Districts Are Shaping Pre-K Learning (edweek.org)
  • All The PA Districts That Got An 'A' Score On New Ranking (patch.com)
  • Fox Chapel officials ink new 4-year deal with public works department (triblive.com)

Springdale

  • Shapiro Addresses Shift On AI Data Centers Amid Pennsylvania Pushback (northeasttimes.com)
  • Kids in Springdale will play baseball this fall thanks to all-star effort from parents and coaches (cbsnews.com)

Pittsburgh

  • 2 Winning PA Lottery Tickets Totaling $8.25 Million Sold In Pittsburgh Area (patch.com)
  • CMU Gets $3 Billion Grant, Largest University Gift Ever (patch.com)

Ok Oakmont! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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