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Happy Tuesday! Fall is right around the corner, which means midterm elections ([link removed]) are right around the corner as well.
Next week, voters in Pennsylvania’s 12th legislative district will get a chance to weigh in before the upcoming midterms for a special election. ([link removed])
The district covers much of Butler County, including Cranberry, Mars and Zelienople. For Democrats, it presents a chance to gain ground in the suburbs, while Republicans hope to continue their 26-year hold.
Will the district flip?
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** TODAY IN HISTORY 📅
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Today is August 11.
On Aug. 11, 1934: the first federal prisoners arrived at Alcatraz Island, a former military prison, in San Francisco Bay.
97 years ago, in 1929: Babe Ruth became the first baseball player to reach 500 career home runs with a homer at Cleveland’s League Park.
54 years ago, in 1972: the last U.S. ground combat troops left South Vietnam to return to the United States.
** LOCAL EVENTS
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🇮🇹 Little Italy Days ([link removed]) Aug. 13-16 | Liberty Avenue, Bloomfield
🪷 Vintage mixer night at Phipps ([link removed]) 5 p.m. Aug. 20 | Phipps Conservatory, Oakland
🚲 Pedal PGH ([link removed]) Aug. 30 | Allegheny Commons Park West, North Side
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