Hi Tarentum! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Tarentum events are happening this week that you shouldn’t miss?
Today's riddle: Why do optometrists live so long? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Sunday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.
- Monday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 69, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a t-storm; breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Stroller, May 2, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley (triblive.com) — Tarentum residents have several nearby options this week, including today’s Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church and Sunday’s American Girl tea and upcoming historical book club at the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum. The wider Alle-Kiski Valley calendar lists everything from park cleanups and bingo nights to craft fairs, fishing derbies, and support groups, giving plenty of chances to get involved close to home.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Sunday May 3
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Somma Farm Class →
414 Repp Rd, New Kensington
1:00 pm
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The Danger of Falling →
Preserving Underground, 1101 5th Ave Basement, New Kensington
6:00 pm
Monday May 4
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Student Council Blood Drive
Valley Junior-Senior High School
11:30 am
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Shady Side Academy Varsity Baseball @ Burrell →
Burrell High School, 1021 Puckety Church Rd, Lower Burrell
4:00 pm
Tuesday May 5
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Nature Neighbors Walking Club →
Lower Burrell, PA Calendar, 201 Delberta Road, Lower Burrell
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 6
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Erin Burkett - Virgil Walters at the Blind Pig Saloon, New Kensington — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh →
Blind Pig Saloon, 1100 7th St, New Kensington
7:00 pm
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Whitney Peyton →
Preserving Underground, 1101 5th Ave Basement, New Kensington
7:00 pm
Thursday May 7
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Burrell JV Baseball @ Highlands →
Highlands High School, 1500 Pacific Ave, Natrona Heights
4:00 pm
Friday May 8
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Lords Of Acid →
Preserving Underground, 1101 5th Ave Basement, New Kensington
6:00 pm
Saturday May 9
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Burrellton Garden Club's Annual May Mart Plant Sale →
Lower Burrell, PA Calendar, 2800 Bethel Street, Lower Burrell
8:00 am
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Trish Plays Bass at Blind Pig Saloon →
Blind Pig Saloon, 1100 7th St, New Kensington
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a new cat.
Can be a kitten or like a year or 2 old. Please message me (Nextdoor West Tarentum)
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Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator Part Time - 4952 in Tarentum. Apply here.
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Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Maintenance Custodian Associate in Tarentum. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tarentum here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springdale
- Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News: May 2, 2026 (triblive.com)
- Lower Burrell nets air conditioning and heating business at former Hillcrest Volkswagen (triblive.com)
- Next Gen: Samuel Gormont (1technation.com)
Cheswick
- Despite lack of rinks, roller skating is picking up steam in Southwestern Pa. (triblive.com)
Fox Chapel
- Despite roster turnover, Fox Chapel boys tennis has another successful season (triblive.com)
Ok Tarentum! 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: Because they dilate. (Thank you Phil M. for sending it in!)
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