🌱 Why Rankin just landed on a national environmental health honor roll

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Rankin just landed on a national environmental health honor roll

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 52, low: 43.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• These 12 cities are leading on environmental health, African American Mayors Association says (smartcitiesdive.com) — Rankin, Pa. has been named one of 12 “cities to watch” for environmental health, specifically for its work addressing extreme heat under Mayor Joelisa McDonald. The recognition comes from the African American Mayors Association and partners evaluating innovation, equity, and measurable health impacts. Their campaign highlights how smaller communities like Rankin can leverage data, funding, and collaboration to protect vulnerable residents from climate-related risks.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rankin

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Wednesday May 20

• Outdoor Breakfast & Smoothie Bar with Bike ECS at HS
  Environmental Charter School at Frick Park Environmental Charter School, High (9–12), 1154 Chislett St, Pi
  7:45 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Outdoor Breakfast & Smoothie Bar with Bike ECS at MS
  Environmental Charter School at Frick Park Environmental Charter School. Middle (6–8), 5525 Columbo St, Pit
  8:05 am
• Council Caucus Meeting →
  West Mifflin Borough, PA Calendar, 1020 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin
  6:30 pm
• Kenny Blake and the New Hip at Asti's Italian Steakhouse - North Braddock — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh →
  Asti's Italian Steakhouse, 1000 Clubhouse Dr, Braddock
  6:45 pm
• WMMS Chorus Concert
  West Mifflin Area SD WMMS Auditorium
  7:00 pm
• Legislative Meeting
  Woodland Hills SD 2550 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, USA
  11:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Keystone Exam Make-Up
  West Mifflin Area SD West Mifflin, PA 15122
• Public Safety Meeting →
  Wilkinsburg Borough PA
  9:00 am
• Homeville Kindergarten Celebration
  West Mifflin Area SD Homeville Auditorium
  10:00 am
• Kindergarten Celebration-Homeville & Clara Barton
  West Mifflin Area SD Homeville Elementary School Clara Barton Elementary School
  10:00 am
• St. John Pyrohy Sale
  City of McKeesport Community Events St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church - 1907 Eden
  12:00 pm
• Cocktails & Conversation →
  Shorty’s | Waterfront, 244 W Bridge St, West Homestead
  5:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Swissvale

• Parkway East shutdown happening in Summer 2026 (wtae.com)

Braddock

• Rep. Abigail Salisbury Recognizes Humane Action Pennsylvania In Allegheny County With Keep PA Beautiful Community Pride Award (blogspot.com)
• 'Young Washington' Is Releasing July 3 And Here Is Everything You Need To Know (artvoice.com)
• Western Pa. put the early United States to the test (butlereagle.com)

Homestead

• Turning Pittsburgh into a Learning Lab (kidsburgh.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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