🌱 How a past West Mifflin rally shapes today’s Steelers controversy

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In today's newsletter:

• How a past West Mifflin rally shapes today’s Steelers controversy

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Steelers Break Silence After Aaron Rodgers Calls Fauci An ‘Absolute Coward' (fadeawayworld.net) — West Mifflin gets a brief mention as the site of a past Trump rally where Steelers backup Mason Rudolph once appeared on stage, a precedent for the team’s hands-off stance on players’ politics. Now, the Steelers are again navigating controversy after quarterback Aaron Rodgers harshly criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci on national TV, prompting a carefully worded team statement but no disciplinary action.
   

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📸 Around West Mifflin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Mifflin

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Thursday August 6

• School Board Work Session
  West Mifflin Area SD High School Cafeteria
  7:00 pm

Friday August 7

• CampBioE 2.0
  University of Pittsburgh Homewood Community Engagement Center
  9:00 am

Saturday August 8

• Volleyball Boosters Fundraiser - Bar Bingo
  West Mifflin Area SD Mulligan's Sports Bar
  6:00 pm

Monday August 10

• WMHS Marching Band Camp
  West Mifflin Area SD WMHS
  8:30 am

Wednesday August 12

• Council Caucus Meeting →
  West Mifflin Borough, PA Calendar, 1020 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin
  6:30 pm

Thursday August 13

• School Board Regular Meeting
  West Mifflin Area SD High School Cafeteria
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• Boys Soccer Boosters Fundraiser - Cash Bash at Skyview Firehall
  West Mifflin Area SD West Mifflin, PA 15122
  6:00 pm

Sunday August 16

• WMHS Marching Band at Kennywood for Fall Fantasy Parade
  West Mifflin Area SD Kennnywood Park
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• CampBioE 2.0
  University of Pittsburgh Homewood Community Engagement Center
  9:00 am
• Mechanisms of microbiome-mediated improvements to anticancer immuni
  University of Pittsburgh The Assembly Auditorium
  10:00 am
• More Movement Together
  Carnegie of Homestead Athletic Club 510 East 10th Avenue, Munhall, PA 15120
  10:30 am
• Senior Fitness Program - Lap Swimming →
  Baldwin Borough, PA Calendar, 3344 Churchview Ave, Pittsburgh
  10:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in West Mifflin. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Duquesne

• Why Pittsburgh's hospitals and universities aren't waiting on the grid (districtenergy.org)
• Continuing the tradition of giving back (pittsburghstar.com)
• Stanley Druckenmiller Holds Taiwan Semiconductor After Its Q2 Beat, Betting Chip Demand From Nvidia and AMD Keeps Growing (nasdaq.com)

Braddock

• Ranking the best wide receivers in Western Pa. high school football entering 2026 (post-gazette.com)
• Trulieve Oil Processing Technician I in Mckeesport, PA (syracuse.com)

Pittsburgh

• New Federal Legislation Could Help Curb PA's Spotted Lanternfly Problems (patch.com)
• Giant Eagle Embarks On Multimillion-Dollar Renovation Of Multiple Stores (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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