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In today's newsletter:

  • How Sewickley’s Cookie Walk helps keep Pittsburgh’s sweetest tradition alive
  • How did Leanne Ford transform her Sewickley cottage sunroom into a retreat?

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Snow showers; windy, cooler, with a high of 45 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 51, low: 33.
  • Sunday: Lots of sun, windy and colder, with a high of 37 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Cookie Town: Pittsburgh's cookie traditions bring joy, community together (wtae.com) — Sewickley residents are part of Pittsburgh’s beloved cookie culture through the annual Sewickley Cookie Walk, which pairs festive treats with shopping in the borough’s business district. A new “Chronicle: A Cookie Town” special also spotlights regional bakeries, cookie tables at weddings, and community cookie exchanges that keep Western Pennsylvania’s holiday traditions thriving and delicious.
   

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• Leanne Ford's Cozy Sunroom Has an Old Soul (nytimes.com) — Interior designer Leanne Ford has turned the sunroom of her early-1900s Sewickley cottage into a warm, lived-in family hub that still honors the home’s historic character. She opened the room to the kitchen, added custom ceiling details, and mixed vintage pieces with practical upgrades like a hidden Frame TV, showing how a Sewickley house can feel both timeless and playful.
   


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  • Lawmakers and Advocates Call on Pennsylvania to take a lead in Legionnaires' Disease prevention —Travis Akin Read on Patch
  • Pittsburgh Public Schools and police investigate a bomb threat at Carrick High School, which was found to be a false alarm.
    4:16PM on Dec 17: Pittsburgh Public Schools are investigating a bomb threat made at a high school. (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • High school boys basketball rankings: Following two big section wins, Central Catholic soars to the No. 2 spot in Class 6A (centredaily.com)

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  • Damar Hamlin's Chasing M's Foundation holds annual toy drive at Sto-Rox High School in McKees Rocks (wtae.com)

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