Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: See how much homes in Plum just sold for this week
Also, don't miss Corinth #229 (5B) Halloween "Spooktacular Pumpkin Patch" & Entertaining Grand Officers on the Plum Patch calendar
Greetings Plum! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how much homes in Plum just sold for this week
- How Plum's high-powered offense still came up short Friday night
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Morning mist; clearing, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
- Wednesday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 11, 2026 (newsbreak.com) — Several homes in Plum changed hands recently, including properties on Emerald Drive, Leechburg Road, Ozark Drive, Regency Drive, and Zandona Street, with sale prices ranging from $50,000 to just over $400,000. The roundup also lists transactions in nearby communities like Monroeville, Penn Hills, and Oakmont, offering a snapshot of current home values around eastern Pittsburgh suburbs. 
• Football Recap: Moon Area's Offense Breaks Out (maxpreps.com) — Plum football fans saw a tough 35-28 loss to Moon Area on Friday, despite huge performances from quarterback John Nonnenberg and playmaker Semaj Robinson. The Mustangs, now 5-2, look to rebound quickly with another key conference matchup against North Hills this Friday night, while Moon Area carries its first win into a game with Penn Hills.
📸 Around Plum
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plum
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★ Featured events ★
- Corinth #229 (5B) Halloween "Spooktacular Pumpkin Patch" & Entertaining Grand Officers →
Palmieri's Restaurant, 951 Old Frankstown Road, Plum
12:00 pm
Saturday October 31
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Other local events
- PE- Book Fair
Pivik Elementary School, 151 School Rd, Pittsburgh
8:00 pm - HS Blood Drive
Fox Chapel Area High School, 611 Field Club Rd, Pittsburgh
7:30 am - FCASD Homecoming Community Carnival
Fox Chapel Area High School, 611 Field Club Rd, Pittsburgh
4:00 pm - PE- 6pm Trunk Or Treat
Pivik Elementary School, 151 School Rd, Pittsburgh
6:00 pm - HS Homecoming Football game
Fox Chapel Area High School, 611 Field Club Rd, Pittsburgh
7:00 pm
Monday October 12
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
📣 Plum Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cookbook Club at Longwood at Oakmont →
Oakmont PA
6:00 pm - Meditation with the Monks @ The Oakmont Presbyterian Church →
Oakmont PA
6:00 pm - Meditation with the Monks →
Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
6:00 pm - Tab Benoit (21+ Event) →
Jergel's Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale
10:00 am - Tab Benoit Tour →
Jergel's Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale
10:00 am - Library Board Meeting →
Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
5:30 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
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🗞 Nearby News
Oakmont
- Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 11, 2026 (triblive.com)
- Could the PGA Championship Return to Chicago? Future Venues Through 2035 (chicagogolfreport.com)
Monroeville
- Football-themed lessons turn learning into fun at Monroeville elementary school (cbsnews.com)
Tarentum
- Artist + Creator Showcase (triblive.com)
- The Stroller, Oct. 10, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley (triblive.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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