🌱 What Penn State New Kensington students will save as the campus closes

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In today's newsletter:

• What Penn State New Kensington students will save as the campus closes
• How a New Kensington cupcake shop is boosting Burrell’s unified bocce team

Also on today's calendar: Solstice of Shadows Annual Fundraiser for Knead Community Cafe Beer Fest and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 55 and low of 36 degrees.
• Friday: Snow showers; windy, cooler, temps: high: 42, low: 20.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Penn State waives student fees for closing campuses (wtae.com) — Students at Penn State New Kensington, one of seven campuses slated to close, will see key financial breaks as they finish their degrees. Beginning spring 2026, they can take up to 24 credits without a surcharge, and in 2026-27 their student-initiated fees will be waived, saving about $315 per semester while keeping access to campus services.
   

• Burrell bocce team drums up support for collaborative, competitive experience (triblive.com) — Burrell High School’s unified bocce team spent Tuesday morning selling snacks and drinks at Cora Lee Cupcakes in New Kensington’s Feldarelli Square to fund their end-of-season banquet. The inclusive team pairs students with special needs and general education peers, building friendships and communication skills as they prepare for their first game Thursday at Riverview High School. Donations can still be sent to Burrell High School for the team.
   

📸 Around New Kensington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Kensington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Solstice of Shadows Beerfest Fundraiser
  Tortured Souls Brewing, 715 Craigdell Rd, New Kensington
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Solstice of Shadows Annual Fundraiser for Knead Community Cafe Beer Fest
  Tortured Souls Brewing , 715 Craigdell Rd , New Kensington
  2:00 pm
• Leo"s Sports Page
  Quality Inn , 300 Tarentum Bridge Rd , New Kensington
  8:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• MTG Standard
  The Feisty Goblin Gamehouse , 890 5th Ave , New Kensington
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• DMS Spirit Day Fuzzy Holiday Sock/Slippers Day
  Dorseyville Middle School , 3732 Saxonburg Blvd. , Pittsburgh
  8:15 am
• Puppy Class
  Misty Pines Dog Park Co , 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd , Sewickley
  6:30 pm
• HS- HS and HP Orchestra Concerts
  Plum Senior High School , 900 Elicker Rd , Pittsburgh
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• DMS Spirit Day Winter/Holiday Hat Day
  Dorseyville Middle School , 3732 Saxonburg Blvd. , Pittsburgh
  8:15 am
• Origami Workshop
  The New Kensington Arts Center , 950 5th Ave , New Kensington
  1:00 pm
• Cello Fury & Friends Holiday Show
  The Oaks Theater , 310 Allegheny River Blvd , Oakmont
  6:30 pm
• The Clintones
  Jergel's Rhythm Grille , 103 Slade Lane , Warrendale
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Level II Dog Training Class
  Misty Pines Dog Park Co , 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd , Sewickley
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pennsylvania State University posted a job opening for Part Time - Academic Affairs - Adjunct Faculty in New Kensington. Apply here.
• Driveline Retail posted a job opening for Master Merchandiser in New Kensington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Kensington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tarentum

• Fundraiser established for Tarentum fire victim (triblive.com)
• Free shuttles across Alle-Kiski Valley among St. Margaret Foundation programs for underserved (triblive.com)

Springdale

• Springdale council approves high-tech AI data center after months of debate (cbsnews.com)
• Legal Advertising – Public Notices – Sheriff's Sale 12-17, 2025 (newpittsburghcourier.com)

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