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In today's newsletter:
- Can Plum slow down Armstrong's red-hot quarterback on Friday night?
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Football Recap: Jaydon Oliver Comes Up Big in Armstrong's Win (maxpreps.com) — Plum football fans will see Armstrong visit for a 7 p.m. home game Friday, giving the River Hawks their first in-conference test on Plum's field. Armstrong comes in at 4-1 after edging Gateway 14-12, powered by standout quarterback Jaydon Oliver's 158 rushing yards and two passing touchdowns.
📸 Around Plum
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plum
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Tuesday September 29 - Hartwood Elem. Book Fair & Bake Sale
Hartwood Elementary School, 3730 Saxonburg Blvd, Pittsburgh
5:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday September 28 - Play Mahjong at Oakmont Presbyterian Church →
Oakmont PA
10:30 am - The Knit and Crochet Cozy Mysteries Book Club →
Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
6:00 pm Tuesday September 29 - Hartwood Elem. Book Fair & Bake Sale
Hartwood Elementary School, 3730 Saxonburg Blvd, Pittsburgh
5:00 pm - Science Stroll: Foraging in Forests →
Barking Slopes – Lower Access, 520 Barking Road, New Kensington
5:00 pm - Meditation with the Monks →
Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
6:00 pm - Springdale Girls JV Volleyball @ Riverview →
Riverview Junior-Senior High School, 100 Hulton Rd, Oakmont
6:00 pm Wednesday September 30 - Books and Brews Book Club →
Oakmont PA
5:00 pm Thursday October 1 - Curriculum Night/Open House →
New Kensington-Arnold SD New Kensington, PA 15068 - Art and Friends - Exhibit All October →
Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
10:00 am - Baby Lap Sit →
Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
10:30 am - Art and Friends - Reception →
Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is an emergency vehicle on US-30 • Ardmore...
There is an emergency vehicle on US-30 • Ardmore Blvd reported at 6:12 PM. "AAA Truck Ahead, Slow Down Move Over" (Nextdoor ) - There is an emergency vehicle on I-376 E • Parkway...
There is an emergency vehicle on I-376 E • Parkway East reported at 6:15 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
Springdale
- Harrison, East Deer among Valley towns to upgrade aging infrastructure (triblive.com)
Cheswick
- Satisfy your pumpkin craving at these Western Pennsylvania establishments (triblive.com)
- 2026 Halloween Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley (triblive.com)
- 12 Pennsylvania Pie Shops Where You'll Want to Grab a Whole Pie for the Road (travelmag.com)
Oakmont
- Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 27, 2026 (triblive.com)
- Bridging the gap during the pandemic (post-gazette.com)
Ok Plum! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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