🌱 How will Springdale’s council decide on the controversial data center?

Coffee in hand, Springdale? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How will Springdale’s council decide on the controversial data center?
• Why are Springdale residents featured in a statewide environmental alert?

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

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very cold with snow showers, with a high of 26 and low of 21 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy and cold with flurries, temps: high: 30, low: 24.
• Saturday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 29 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Springdale Zoning Heard Board approves requests from data center developers (triblive.com) — Springdale’s zoning hearing board has approved six key variances for a proposed Allegheny DC data center, clearing the way for a final borough council vote on Dec. 16. The decision allows a taller building, more rooftop generators, and higher fencing, while opponents and environmental groups plan a rally outside the Springdale Borough Building before the vote.
   

• Wednesday PA Environment & Energy Articles - NewsClips: 12.10.25 (blogspot.com) — A statewide environmental news roundup briefly spotlights Springdale residents and environmental groups organizing against a proposed A.I. data center, with more Allegheny County events planned. The newsletter mainly tracks Pennsylvania-wide hearings, legislative schedules, and environmental actions, but Springdale’s fight is flagged as one of several high-profile data center battles.
   

📸 Around Springdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springdale

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Silver Springs - A Fleetwood Mac Experience
  Jergel's Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale
  8:00 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• DMS Spirit Day Ugly Sweater/Jacket Day
  Dorseyville Middle School , 3732 Saxonburg Blvd. , Pittsburgh
  8:15 am
• DMS Selfie with the Elfie!
  Dorseyville Middle School , 3732 Saxonburg Blvd. , Pittsburgh
  8:15 am
• Makerspace Open Hours
  Oakmont Carnegie Library , 700 Allegheny River Blvd , Oakmont
  10:00 am
• HS- Toys For Tots Stuff-A-Bus
  Plum Senior High School , 900 Elicker Rd , Pittsburgh
  6:00 pm
• Wreath Making with Roots to Petal
  Acclamation Brewing , 314 Arch St , Verona
  6:30 pm
• Doug Edgell Music
  Local Remedy Brewing , 531 Allegheny Ave , Oakmont
  7:00 pm
• HS & DMS Festival of Strings
  Fox Chapel Area High School , 611 Field Club Rd , Pittsburgh
  7:00 pm
• MS- Orchestra Concert
  Plum Middle School , 440 Presque Isle Dr , Pittsburgh
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• The Shiners Acoustic
  Voodoo Brewery New Kensington , 956 5th Ave , New Kensington
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Nutcracker Ballet
  The Palace Theatre , 21 W Otterman St , Greensburg
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
  If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor )
• Multiple fire crews respond to a fire in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County.
  8:30PM on Dec 9: Multiple fire units responded to a structure fire in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, on Tuesday night, with significant damage… (Nextdoor )

• UniFirst Corporation posted a job opening for Production Team Partner - Truck Unloader andamp; Sorter - UniFirst in New Kensington. Apply here.
• Fortrex posted a job opening for VASP Team Member in New Kensington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oakmont

• 8 indie bookstores we love in the Pittsburgh area (nextpittsburgh.com)
• 2025 in Photos: A Look at the Middle Months (theatlantic.com)
• Haverford resident suffers smoke inhalation in house fire (delcotimes.com)

Tarentum

• Preliminary hearing moved for former Highlands teacher accused of sex assault (triblive.com)
• Asked and Answered: Dec. 9 (steelers.com)
• Horizon Market officially opens in New Kensington (cbsnews.com)

Pittsburgh

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-- The Patch AM Team

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