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Hi there, Pittsburgh! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pittsburgh schools boost security after triple shooting near Cupples Stadium
  • Three huge scratch-off wins light up Pittsburgh-area lottery retailers
  • Ferris wheel and German flavors transform Downtown into Prostburgh

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pittsburgh School District Ramps Up Police, Security Presence After Triple Shooting (patch.com) — Pittsburgh Public Schools are tightening security and canceling all after-school activities after three teens were shot near George W. Cupples Stadium following a City League football game. Only adults 18 and older can attend tonight's games in the South Side, where police and security will be significantly increased as officials emphasize student and community safety.
   

2. $1 Million Winning PA Lottery Ticket Sold In Pittsburgh Area (patch.com) — Pittsburgh-area lottery players just hit a remarkable streak of luck, with three big scratch-off wins tied to locations in Allegheny County, including Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood and nearby Bellevue. A $1 million "Snake, Rattle, and Roll" ticket was sold in Wilkins, while a "$500,000 a Year for Life" and a $1 million "Game Show Experience" ticket were sold in city and suburban shops. Winners are urged to sign their tickets and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery promptly to start the claims process.
   

3. Ferris Wheel Again Anchors Pittsburgh Oktoberfest Celebration (patch.com) — Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into "Prostburgh" as the Roberto Clemente Bridge and Market Square host the city's third annual Oktoberfest celebration, highlighted by the return of the 60-foot Ferris wheel. For 11 days, residents can enjoy rides, games, live music, Kinderplay activities for kids, and a wide range of German beers and foods right in the heart of the city.
   

4. Pittsburgh Community Holding Its 1st Restaurant Week (patch.com) — Food lovers in Pittsburgh's North Hills can explore 18 McCandless restaurants during the first-ever McCandless Restaurant Week, running October 12–16. Diners unlock special deals simply by mentioning the event, and a Restaurant Week Passport extends extra offers through late November, encouraging continued support of local spots close to Pittsburgh rather than traveling downtown.
   

5. Pittsburgh Public Schools launches online dashboard for Future-Ready Facilities Plan (cbsnews.com) — Pittsburgh Public Schools has launched a Future-Ready Facilities online dashboard to help families track upcoming school closures, reconfigurations, and timelines across the city. You can see which building your child will attend, review regional changes, and follow department-by-department milestones through August 2027, plus find details on upcoming regional transition information sessions.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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