Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: Who’s Plum hosting under the Friday night lights this week?
Spotted on the Plum calendar: Fox Chapel Area School Authority Mtg.
Hey hey Plum! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Who's Plum hosting under the Friday night lights this week?
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 26, 2026 (triblive.com) — Plum football fans can circle Friday night, with Baldwin coming to town for a 7 p.m. nonconference matchup on the Mustangs' home field. The roundup also lists dozens of other high school football, golf, and tennis contests across Western Pennsylvania scheduled for this week. 
📸 Around Plum
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Plum
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Fox Chapel Area School Authority Mtg.
Fox Chapel Area School District Fox Chapel Area High School, 611 Field Club Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
8:00 am - HS PTO Mtg-Front Office
Fox Chapel Area School District 611 Field Club Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
7:00 pm - General School Board Meeting →
New Kensington-Arnold SD Valley Junior-Senior High School
7:00 pm - OE- Meeting the Teacher
Plum Borough SD O'Block Elementary School, 201 Center New Texas Rd, Plum, PA 15
5:00 pm - Class of 2030 Welcome Breakfast--Cafeteria
Fox Chapel Area High School 611 Field Club Road , Pittsburgh, PA 15238
7:30 am - DMS BMX PBIS Kick-Off Assembly
Dorseyville Middle School 3732 Saxonburg Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15238
8:15 am - Varsity Football Home Opener/Elementary Night
New Kensington-Arnold SD New Kensington, PA 15068
7:00 pm - NS - Labor Day
Plum Borough SD Pittsburgh, PA 15239
8:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Sunday September 6
📣 Plum Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- Springdale Girls JV Volleyball @ St. Joseph →
St Joseph High School, 800 Montana Ave, Natrona Heights
6:00 pm - Trinity Wiseman →
The Lot at Edgewater, 145 Allegheny Ave, Oakmont
7:00 pm - Strait Country - A Tribute to George Strait →
Jergel's Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale
8:00 pm - The Calling →
Jergel's Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale
8:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
🗞 Nearby News
Springdale
- Editorial: Government has to let you speak but does it have to listen? (triblive.com)
- Springdale's Corey Brooks goes all in to help Dynamos reverse course (triblive.com)
- Allegheny Valley School District plans increased police presence Thursday despite threat rumors found to 'unfounded' (triblive.com)
Cheswick
- The Stroller, Aug. 25, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley (triblive.com)
- Allegheny County Man Jailed up to 8 Years for Forging Signatures on Nominating Petitions for 2022 U.S. Congressional Candidate (beavercountyradio.com)
Pittsburgh
- PA To Receive $500 Million In Landmark Facebook, Instagram Lawsuit (patch.com)
- PA Sues Snapchat, Alleges Failure To Provide Child Safeguards (patch.com)
Ok Plum! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.