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Hey hey Baldwin! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How safe are Baldwin students as measles cases surge statewide?
  • Inside the inclusive programs transforming daily life at Baldwin High
  • How new state money is reshaping Baldwin-Whitehall classrooms this year

Also on today's calendar: Guardian Storage Fall 2026 Shred-It Event and 7 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Decreasing clouds; less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 77, low: 67.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pa. education secretary urges trust in health professionals during measles outbreak (triblive.com) — State Education Secretary Carrie Rowe visited Baldwin High School to talk about measles vaccination concerns and reassure families that trusted health professionals are the best source for guidance. She highlighted Baldwin-Whitehall's strong MMR vaccination rates and urged continued cooperation between parents and schools to keep Baldwin students safe as Pennsylvania manages more than 700 measles cases statewide.
   

2. Inclusion efforts at Baldwin High School highlighted during state education secretary's visit (triblive.com) — Baldwin High School is showcasing a wave of inclusion-focused programs, from a booming American Sign Language curriculum and the student-run Baldwin Bean coffee shop to flexible "Fusion" learning spaces and on-site kindergarten classrooms. State Ready to Learn funding is helping Baldwin expand these efforts, giving local students hands-on career skills, special education support, and daily practice in empathy and belonging.
   

3. Governor Shapiro's Historic Investments in Public Education Allow Baldwin-Whitehall School District to Add New ASL Classes, Expand Pre-K Programs for Children and Families (pa.gov) — Baldwin-Whitehall School District is seeing a 74% jump in state funding since 2023, fueling new American Sign Language classes and expanded pre-K options for local families. More than 150 students now study ASL at Baldwin High School, and 36 four-year-olds attend the district's growing pre-K program, all backed by Governor Shapiro's Ready to Learn and adequacy funding.
   

4. High school sports results for Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 (post-gazette.com) — Baldwin athletes had a mixed Thursday, with boys soccer falling 9-0 to Mt. Lebanon and boys golf dropping a close 199-187 match to Bethel Park. Looking ahead, Baldwin's football team travels to Hollidaysburg for a non-conference game Friday night, while many neighboring schools also hit the field in key WPIAL matchups.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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