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And on the Sewickley Patch calendar - Sewickley Public Library Knitters Group
Good morning Sewickley! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- When will Backbone Road finally reopen for Sewickley Heights drivers?
- How did Sewickley Academy crack the Trib 10 basketball rankings?
Also on today's calendar: Sewickley Chapter # 439 (3) “An Afternoon Among the Stars”.
Find out what's happening in Sewickleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Sewickleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 54 and low of 49 degrees.
- Friday: Occasional rain and drizzle, temps: high: 64, low: 43.
- Saturday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 60 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• State funding approved to fix Backbone Road in Sewickley Heights (triblive.com) — State funding has been approved to repair Backbone Road in Sewickley Heights, a key connection that’s been closed since 2024 landslides between Little Sewickley Creek Road and Grouse Lane. Borough officials expect to bid the project this spring, with construction possibly starting in July, restoring faster access for Bell Acres and Sewickley Heights residents and improving emergency response times. 
• Trib 10: New Castle boys, South Fayette girls top power rankings (triblive.com) — Sewickley hoops fans can celebrate as Sewickley Academy’s boys team debuts at No. 10 in the Trib 10 power rankings with an unbeaten 8-0 record. The list highlights top boys and girls basketball programs across Western Pennsylvania, putting local Panthers alongside powerhouse programs like New Castle and South Fayette.
📸 Around Sewickley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sewickley
★ Featured events ★
- Sewickley Public Library Knitters Group
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St, Sewickley
10:30 am
Wednesday January 21
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Other local events
- Historic Review Commission Meeting
Sewickley Borough, PA Calendar Sewickley, PA 15143
7:00 pm - Sewickley Chapter # 439 (3) “An Afternoon Among the Stars”
Masonic Village at Sewickley , 1000 Masonic Dr , Sewickley
11:30 am
Monday January 12
Saturday January 31
📣 Sewickley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Live! at Kingfly Spirits
Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce , 2613 Smallman St , Pittsburgh
7:00 pm - Yoga I Restorative Blend
Evolve Yoga Studio and healing center , 18 W Pike St , Canonsburg
9:00 am - Boys’ Basketball @ Cornell » Nazareth Prep
Cornell School , 1099 Maple St Ext , Coraopolis
5:30 pm - Moon Area Tigers vs West Allegheny Senior Indians
Moon Area High School , 8353 University Blvd , Coraopolis
5:55 pm - Certified Instructor - Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals (CCHDF)
Intrepid Firearms Academy , 112 Cottonwood Ct , Moon Township
9:00 am - Coraopolis Truck Driving Recruiting Event at Schneider
Schneider , 420 Coraopolis Rd , Coraopolis
10:00 am - Puppy Class
Misty Pines Dog Park Co , 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd , Sewickley
10:00 am - ZUMBA Class with Guest Instructor Paola!
Emphico , 1022 5th Ave , Coraopolis
10:15 am - Northern Kentucky @ Robert Morris
UPMC Events Center , 6001 University Blvd , Moon Township
11:00 am
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone else hearing a very low frequency base coming from heavy machinery in the area?
Around Amsler Ridge Road, possibly? It's so low that it's affecting some of my pets my pets in a serious way. My older pupper is losing his mind. (Nextdoor The valley) - Experiencing a pin hole leak?
Our team can assist you. Contact us at 412-440-8321 • https://www.marcianocontracting.com/ (Nextdoor Franklin Park)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Sewickley. Apply here.
- KECamps posted a job opening for Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern in Coraopolis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sewickley here.
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- Pittsburgh Winter Restaurant Week 2026: Dig Into These Dining Deals (patch.com)
- Human Trafficking: See Where It's Most Prevalent In PA (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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