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🌱 Patch AM: How Safran’s became Sewickley’s unofficial pantry and gathering place
Also check out 8th Annual Fall Fest on the Sewickley Patch calendar
Morning Sewickley! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Safran's became Sewickley's unofficial pantry and gathering place
- Why Quaker Valley Middle just earned Apple's top tech-school honor again
- How Sewickley Academy's doubles team battled into the section finals
Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Fall Fest and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Not as warm with rain, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Safran's Supermarket has been in Sewickley for more than 5 decades (triblive.com) — Safran's Supermarket has anchored Sewickley Village for more than 50 years, serving as both a neighborhood pantry and community gathering spot. The family-run store is celebrated for personalized service, fresh-cut meats, local sponsorships, and deep ties to Sewickley organizations, from the public library's Savoring Sewickley fundraiser to the Sewickley Valley YMCA's Turkey Trot. 
• Quaker Valley Middle School Recognized as Apple Distinguished School (rswebsols.com) — Quaker Valley Middle School, serving the Sewickley area, has again been named an Apple Distinguished School for 2026–2029, recognizing its innovative use of iPads and Macs in learning. School leaders say the honor reflects years of work to use technology thoughtfully, boosting student creativity, engagement, and collaboration while sharing best practices with other top schools worldwide.
• High school roundup for Sept. 30, 2026: Mt. Lebanon knocks off top-ranked Peters Township (triblive.com) — Local sports fans can see how Sewickley Academy's girls tennis doubles team of Mila Palguta and Marlowe Wentz advanced with a hard-fought three-set win over Quaker Valley. The roundup also highlights key soccer, volleyball, and tennis results across Western Pennsylvania, showing where area teams stand in section races and WPIAL qualification.
📸 Around Sewickley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sewickley
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★ Featured events ★
- 8th Annual Fall Fest →
A&N Garden And Greenhouse, 2130 Reis Run Rd, Pittsburgh
10:00 am - 8th Annual Fall Fest →
A&N Garden And Greenhouse, 2130 Reis Run Rd, Pittsburgh
11:00 am - 8th Annual Fall Fest →
A&N Garden And Greenhouse, 2130 Reis Run Rd, Pittsburgh
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Open Play →
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St, Sewickley
9:00 am - Sahaja Meditation →
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St, Sewickley
11:00 am - Cartoon Afternoons →
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St, Sewickley
1:00 pm - Baseball Card Trading & Collecting →
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St, Sewickley
2:00 pm - Mah Jongg Group →
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St, Sewickley
1:00 pm - "Pursuing Light: The Bill Strickland Story" →
The Lindsay Theater, 418 Walnut St, Sewickley
1:00 pm - 8th Annual Fall Fest →
A&N Garden and Greenhouse, 2130 Reis Run Rd, Pittsburgh
11:00 am - "Under the Lights" Special Showing →
The Lindsay Theater, 418 Walnut St, Sewickley
1:00 pm - Azure Family Concerts: Monster Bash →
The Lindsay Theater, 418 Walnut St, Sewickley
2:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Sunday October 18
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🗞 Nearby News
Coraopolis
- Brides across 3 states say they were scammed by popular wedding bartender (wpxi.com)
Moon
- High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 30, 2026 (triblive.com)
McKees Rocks
- Morning fog gives way to warm sunshine across the West Hills (westhillsgazette.com)
- Nothing But Thieves Release Fifth Album 'Stray Dogs' and Detail 2027 Tour (livemusicblog.com)
- Citizens Live at the Wylie officially opens in the Hill District (nextpittsburgh.com)
Ok Sewickley! 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 did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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