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Good morning Pittsburgh! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pittsburgh mourns hometown All Star who ended his career with Pirates
  • Munhall pedestrian dies after being struck; police seek local witnesses
  • Second daily Amtrak train boosts Pittsburgh's connections to Harrisburg and NYC

Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Fall Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
  • Friday: Sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Pirates Player & Pittsburgh Native Dies (patch.com) — Pittsburgh readers are remembering Sam McDowell, a hometown standout who starred at Central Catholic High School and later finished his Major League career with the Pirates. The six-time All Star, who later studied at the University of Pittsburgh and counseled players on addiction, has died at 84, with funeral arrangements still pending.
   

2. Woman Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Pittsburgh Area (patch.com) — Residents in the Pittsburgh area are being alerted after a woman was fatally struck by a vehicle late Tuesday morning at East 8th Avenue and Dickson Street in Munhall. Allegheny County police say a white Jeep Cherokee hit the pedestrian, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the County Police Tip Line, where callers can remain anonymous.
   

3. 2nd Amtrak Daily Pittsburgh To Harrisburg To NYC Launch Date Approaches (patch.com) — Pittsburgh riders will soon have a second daily Amtrak Pennsylvanian train to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and New York City, starting November 18. The added round trip doubles service on the 444-mile route, promising more flexible travel options and stronger rail connections linking Pittsburgh with major cities across Pennsylvania and beyond.
   

4. STVP 2026 Minority Business Vendors Report (thesoulpitt.com) — Pittsburgh's 2026 WPA Juneteenth Celebration and Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival drew over 140,000 attendees and generated more than a million dollars in sales for 154 minority vendors, plus millions more for Downtown businesses. Organizers detail how these free cultural events, rooted in Allegheny County, are designed to counter longstanding economic disparities facing Black residents and entrepreneurs in Pittsburgh.
   

5. Pittsburgh Police seek driver in Spring Garden hit-and-run (wtae.com) — Pittsburgh police are asking for the public's help after a hit-and-run on Spring Garden Avenue left a motorcyclist and passenger hospitalized in serious condition. Investigators are searching for a black 2026 Hyundai Elantra with plate NGD 4703, missing its front bumper and right headlight, and urge anyone with information to call the collision investigation unit.
   

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Ok Pittsburgh! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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