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🌱 West Mifflin grad just took over Allegheny County Jail—here’s what changes.

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning West Mifflin! 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:

  • West Mifflin grad just took over Allegheny County Jail—here’s what changes.
  • How Kennywood and other spots make summer travel easier for all.
  • How a Duquesne–McKeesport merger could ripple into West Mifflin schools.

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hazy and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Allegheny County names interim jail warden to replace departing Trevor Wingard (post-gazette.com) — A West Mifflin High School graduate, Connie Clark, has been named interim warden of the Allegheny County Jail, giving a local resident a key role in overseeing the facility. Clark, a longtime corrections professional, will step in Aug. 1 while the county searches for a permanent replacement and will continue expanding reentry, education, and rehabilitation programs for incarcerated people.
   

• Summer Travel for All Abilities (pittsburghparent.com) — Families in West Mifflin should know that Kennywood participates in a national accessibility card program, making rides and accommodations easier for guests with disabilities. The piece shares broader tips on planning disability-friendly vacations, from wheelchair-accessible trails and sensory-friendly museum hours to autism-focused resorts and travel insurance options that help keep trips safe and enjoyable for every family member.
   

• Duquesne City schools could merge with McKeesport Area School District, state officials say (post-gazette.com) — West Mifflin families are indirectly tied to a state feasibility study that could merge nearby Duquesne City schools into McKeesport, even though Duquesne high schoolers currently attend East Allegheny and West Mifflin. State officials say McKeesport is now the leading merger option, citing finances and facilities, while also acknowledging safety, discipline, and special-education challenges that must be addressed before any decision.
   

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    Friday July 17
  • Movie Night In The Park | Hoppers →
    West Mifflin Borough, PA Calendar West Mifflin, PA 15122
    7:30 pm
    • Monday July 20
  • HS/MS Sports Physicals - HS Nurse's Office 9-30 a.m.
    West Mifflin Area SD West Mifflin, PA 15122
    • Tuesday July 21
  • Legislative Council Meeting →
    West Mifflin Borough, PA Calendar, 1020 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin
    6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Duquesne

  • Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast: Steel City FC returns to USL League Two Postseason with Jaxon Ervin and Ryan Kopay (pittsburghsoccernow.com)
  • Edwin J. Douglass (butlerradio.com)
  • 14+ things to do this weekend, from Picklesburgh to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (nextpittsburgh.com)

Braddock

  • Pennsylvania celebrates success of MY Work program (cbsnews.com)
  • Trulieve Cultivation Technician I (7:00am-3:30pm) in Mckeesport, PA (cleveland.com)
  • 'Murdering Coward' Sentenced for Killing NFL Player's Pregnant Daughter (fanbuzz.com)

Pittsburgh

  • Allegheny Co. Executive Sara Innamaroto Announces Pregnancy (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A candle (Thank you James O. for sending it in!)
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