š± Meet the South Park cobbler celebrities and theaters still rely on
South Park Township, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again South Park Township! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the South Park cobbler celebrities and theaters still rely on
Also on today's calendar: TWEEN SUMMER SEND-OFF: JURASSIC PARK AFTER HOURS MOVIE NIGHT and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ What's it like to be a Pittsburgh shoe cobbler in 2026? (nextpittsburgh.com) ā A longtime Pittsburgh cobbler now runs Ullrich Shoe Repair near his home in South Park, keeping a rare trade alive for local customers and theater productions. He shares stories of celebrity shoes, century-old machines, and why people still bring him beloved footwear instead of throwing it away, even as cheap replacements and sneakers dominate todayās market. 
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Adult Summer Reading - Unearth the Art of a Fresh Iced Tea ā
South Park Township Public Library, 2575 Brownsville Rd, South Park Township
6:30 pm
Thursday August 6
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Other local events
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TWEEN SUMMER SEND-OFF: JURASSIC PARK AFTER HOURS MOVIE NIGHT ā
South Park Township Public Library, 2575 Brownsville Rd, South Park Township
5:30 pm -
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The South Park Municipal Complex 2675 Brownsville Rd, South Park Township, PA 15129, USA -
Mini Showstoppers Acting Camp for Kids ā
South Park Theatre, Corner of Brownsville Road and, Corrigan Dr, South Park Township
12:00 pm -
New Teacher Orientation
South Park SD Library, PA 15129 -
RESCHEDULED TO 8/4/26 - Regular Board Meeting
South Park SD South Park Senior High School, 2005 Eagle Ridge Dr, South Park T
6:30 pm -
1pm Blood Drive
The South Park Municipal Complex SP Community Center, 2575 Brownsville Rd, South Park Township -
New Teacher Orientation
South Park SD Library, PA 15129
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
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š Events Nearby
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HS All Sports Pre-Participation Mtg. for Parents
Mt. Lebanon School District High School Fine Arts Theatre
7:00 pm -
Marching Band Preview Night
Upper Saint Clair School District USCHS Stadium
6:00 pm -
American Football With Afternoon Bike Ride ā
Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens, 425 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks
7:00 pm -
American Football ā
Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens, 425 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks
7:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Sunday August 9
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Bethel Park. Apply here.
- Trax Farm Market posted a job opening for Garden Shop Department Manager- Full- time in Finleyville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Park Township here.
š Nearby News
Bethel Park
- Bethel Park hosts another successful National Night Out (thealmanac.net)
- Bethel Park zoning board approves plan to tear down home, build parking lot (wpxi.com)
- $38 million in state grants to fund new traffic signals on McKnight Road, 3 city intersections (post-gazette.com)
Whitehall
- Book Child Care Services in Whitehall, PA with Poi B. from $23/hr (care.com)
Clairton
- Ranking the best linebackers in Western Pa. high school football entering 2026 (post-gazette.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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