🌱 Patch AM: Which two big-name grocers are eyeing new Cranberry locations?

Good morning Cranberry! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which two big-name grocers are eyeing new Cranberry locations?
• How did a short-handed North Catholic dominate Burrell in Cranberry?

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 47 and low of 30 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 38, low: 34.
• Thursday: Cloudy and misty, with a high of 45 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 8 new grocery stores that are now open or coming to Pittsburgh soon (nextpittsburgh.com) — Two major grocery chains are planning new locations in Cranberry, with Wegmans slated for Cool Springs Drive by late 2027 and Meijer advancing plans at Route 228 and Franklin Road. Both projects are still awaiting construction timelines and final approvals, but they signal significant new shopping options and potential traffic and development changes for local residents over the next few years.
   

• Short-handed North Catholic girls rely on defense to overcome Burrell (triblive.com) — North Catholic’s girls basketball team, playing at home in Cranberry while missing four players, leaned on tough defense to beat Burrell 65-39. The Trojanettes built a big halftime lead, weathered a third-quarter push, and were led by 22 points from Brady Wehner and 20 from Sam Weir, though their coach says rebounding remains a concern.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• Chippewa CLOSING EARLY @ 2 pm
  Chippewa Library Information Center , 2811 Darlington Road , Beaver Falls

Thursday December 25

• Chippewa CLOSED
  Chippewa Library Information Center , 2811 Darlington Road , Beaver Falls

Saturday December 27

• Family Stem @ Monaca
  Monaca Public Library , 998 Indiana Ave , Monaca
  1:00 pm
• Fellowship Dinner
  707 5th St , New Brighton
  5:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Beaver WIC Kids in the Kitchen
  Beaver Valley Mall , 570 Beaver Valley Mall , Monaca
  5:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Beaver County Heathen Festival
  Hookstown Fair , 1198 PA-168 , Hookstown
  4:00 pm

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

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager - Up to $19.00/hr in Cranberry. Apply here.
• Fresh Thyme posted a job opening for Deli Associate in Cranberry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cranberry here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beaver

• CCBC Announces President's and Dean's Lists for Fall 2025 Semester (beavercountyradio.com)
• The Times' high school sports athletes of the week for Dec. 14-20 (timesonline.com)
• Sharing holiday with local police at Shop with Cops event (timesonline.com)

Beaver Falls

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-- The Patch AM Team

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