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What's up Sewickley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See inside Sewickley's striking new modern mountain farmhouse retreat
  • How Sewickley resident Jason Richey hopes to shape Harrisburg
  • Why a Sewickley energy firm's drilling plans are on hold

Also on today's calendar: Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival: "The Black Pirate" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tour this fabulous modern mountain farmhouse in the Pennsylvania countryside (onekindesign.com) — A newly designed modern mountain farmhouse tucked in the Sewickley countryside is turning heads for its blend of rustic materials and sleek, contemporary touches. From a dramatic floating steel staircase to a two-way fireplace warming both bath and bedroom, the home showcases high-end craftsmanship and expansive views. Locals can draw inspiration for their own renovations from its bright, open living spaces and covered outdoor patios.
   

• Who is Jason Richey? Republican candidate for Pa. Lt. Governor (wgal.com) — One of Sewickley's own, attorney Jason Richey, is running for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor on a Republican ticket focused on taxes, public safety, and economic growth. The longtime lawyer and former collegiate wrestler lives in town with his wife and three sons and helped found the Quaker Valley Wrestling Association. His campaign biography emphasizes blue-collar roots, legal experience, and promises of government transparency.
   

• Board of Commissioners Highlights (pa.gov) — A Sewickley-based company, JKLM Energy, is at the center of two major oil and gas proposals the Pennsylvania Game Commission board has temporarily tabled while it reviews new information. The broader meeting also brought changes to antlerless deer license rules, land acquisitions, and habitat restoration projects across the state. Local residents with interests in hunting, conservation, or the energy industry may want to follow how these JKLM negotiations unfold.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Since SOOO many people who drive on Brandt School Road in Franklin Park do not know what a center turn lane is or how it is meant to be used, and instead blast their horn when I pull out using it EXACTLY as it is supposed to be used at Corporate
    Drive- READ THIS from Google: How to use the center turn lane when Entering a Road from a Side Street or Driveway: Pull into the center: Turn… (Nextdoor Franklin Park)
  • Kelly posted a job opening for Accounting Clerk in Coraopolis. Apply here.
  • Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Coraopolis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sewickley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coraopolis

  • Man Shot During Trump Assassination Attempt Dies From His Injuries (iheart.com)

Moon

  • James Copenhaver, wounded in Trump assassination attempt at Butler rally, has died (triblive.com)
  • Trib HSSN's WPIAL high school football players to watch for 2026 Week 5 (triblive.com)

McKees Rocks

  • Plenty of sunshine and mild breezes set up a pleasant Thursday across the West Hills (westhillsgazette.com)
  • 'That kinship in the dark': Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival to look back on great movies of 1926 (heraldstandard.com)

Ok Sewickley! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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