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Good morning Sewickley! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How soon will Backbone Road finally reopen for Sewickley drivers?
  • Can Sewickley Academy keep its blowout streak alive Saturday?
  • Sewickley remembers nurse and Quaker Valley grad Robert McCandless Jr.

Also on today's calendar: "No Country for Mothers" w/ Heather Abraham & Rachael Rennebeck and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 68.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Repairs underway on a Sewickley Heights road that's been closed for more than 2 years (triblive.com) — Backbone Road between Sewickley Heights and Bell Acres is finally under major repair after landslides kept it closed for more than two years, disrupting access from Sewickley and nearby communities. Crews are stabilizing the hillside, rebuilding the roadway, and improving guardrails, with work expected to last about 20 days and temporary lane restrictions on Little Sewickley Creek Road.
   

• Soccer Recap: Sewickley Academy Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger (maxpreps.com subscription) — Sewickley Academy's soccer team is off to a dominant 4-0 start, having outscored opponents by at least three goals in every match and just blanking South Side 13-0. Local fans can catch their next home test when Deer Lakes visits on Saturday at noon, as the Panthers try to keep their perfect season rolling.
   

• Palm Beach Obituaries-September 17, 2026 (bocaratontribune.com) — One of the lives honored here is Robert K. McCandless Jr., born at Sewickley Valley Hospital, a Quaker Valley High and Sewickley Valley School of Nursing graduate who devoted 46 years to nursing. The obituary collection, centered in Palm Beach County, reflects wide-ranging life stories, but McCandless' roots and training in Sewickley may resonate strongly with longtime local residents and former colleagues.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • The Fumbler looks for brighter days after spending some time in the pits (post-gazette.com)

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Pittsburgh

  • Pittsburgh-Area High Schooler Awarded For Pancreatic Cancer Research (patch.com)
  • Veteran Pittsburgh TV Reporter Retires (patch.com)
  • Pittsburgh Rivers Casino Poker Player Wins Huge Jackpot (patch.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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