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Kennywood closes the Racer for one day after viral photo shows concrete blocks holding up coaster
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Racer at Kennywood was closed on Wednesday after a photo showing part of the roller coaster seemingly propped up on concrete blocks went viral. The Department of Agriculture said it heard the concerns and sent an inspector to the park on Tuesday."The inspection revealed that the support in question was not the primary structural support, but instead provided back-up support only. As a result, the department determined the ride was safe for operation, and recommended minor, non-structural modifications," the department said. Kennywood closed the ride temporarily so modifications could be made, the department said. Crews could be...
Steelers LB Tyler Matakevich Swaps Rookie to Get Old Number Back
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Tyler Matakevich will be wearing his familiar digits when he takes to the practice field at St. Vincent College for the first time on Thursday with his new, old club. Matakevich played his first four NFL seasons with the Steelers after the club drafted him, wearing No....
Steelers contract becomes an issue in Brian Flores case (even though it wasn’t supposed to be)
The Brian Flores lawsuit continues to be caught at square one of the litigation process, with the question of whether he’ll be required to submit all of his claims to arbitration still not resolved. Currently, a federal appeals court is taking up an NFL challenge to a lower-court decision...
Carlow University Students Study Abroad at UPMC Facility in Sicily
The end of the spring semester signals a time for change: a chance to get away from daily classwork and recharge and re-energize. For some that means a summer job, while others pursue an internship or plan a getaway to a sunny destination. For a group of Carlow University students,...
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – July 24
UPDATE, 12 PM: Pitt assistant coach congratulated Nike Sibande with a nice message on Instagram. UPDATE, 7 AM: Mars graduate and former West Virginia star infielder JJ Wetherholt signed his rookie contract with the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday. Wetherholt — a 5-foot-10, 190-pound shortstop — was selected with the seventh...
Fire tears through home in Finleyville, Washington County
FINLEYVILLE, Pa. — Fire tore through a home in Finleyville, Washington County, on Wednesday morning. The fire was reported a little after 6 a.m. at a home on Hidden Valley Drive. It was not immediately clear if there were any injuries.
How Benji. went from Pittsburgh rap phenom to rocking out in L.A.
Raised in a family of Sunday-morning gospel vocalists, Pittsburgh-raised rapper Benji. was always known as the non-singer of the pack. Much to their surprise — and his own — his latest EP, Love Gun 2, features more of his singing voice than ever before. “It was almost a...
Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania Brace for Scattered Thunderstorms and Damaging Winds
Pittsburgh, PA – Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania are under a marginal risk for severe weather this afternoon. According to the US National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along the lake breeze, posing a primary hazard of damaging wind gusts. The thunderstorms are most...
Chad Snyder appointed to state board of funeral directors
As a third-generation funeral director, Chad Snyder has a unique perspective of the profession. In 1947, Chad's grandfather, Charles F. Snyder, opened a funeral home in downtown Lancaster, and the business grew to offer locations in Millersville, Willow Street, Lititz and other parts of the county. Chad watched his father, Chip Snyder, run the business after Charles retired, and Chad became the director in 2018. Chad was appointed to the Pennsylvania State Board of Directors earlier this year, and he said he plans to use his experience to bridge the gap between funeral directors and state legislators to benefit Lancaster and communities throughout the state.
City League mourns death of longtime Allderdice football coach Jerry Haslett
Jul. 24—Longtime City League coach Jerry Haslett, who hailed from a football family, died Wednesday. He was 59. A hall of fame athlete at Clarion, Haslett was football coach at Allderdice since 2009. He won three City League titles with the Dragons and had them in the finals nine times in 15 seasons. He worked as a teacher and athletic director at the school in Squirrel Hill, and previously ...
"Project Lifesaver," a nationwide program to help those with special needs or dementia, comes to Washington County
WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) - People with special needs or dementia are at a greater risk of wandering away, but with the help of a special tool, law enforcement in Washington County can find them in just minutes.Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Rocco Gagliardi of Troop B set the scene, holding a receiver."We got the call, someone's missing in our area," Gagliardi said. "All we're going to do is turn this on and we know we're close because we can hear the chirp dedicated."He demonstrated the technology law enforcement in Washington County can now use to locate people with cognitive disorders like...
Somewhere Over the Border’s Isabella Campos Talks About the Show and Her Role as Reina Quijada
People’s Light concludes its 49th season with the regional premiere of Somewhere Over the Border by Emmy Award-nominated playwright, actor, and composer Brian Quijada. This co-production, presented with Pittsburgh’s City Theatre and Pittsburgh CLO, is a Cumbia hip-hop musical inspired by the true story of Quijada’s mother’s journey from El Salvador to the United States. It’s told in the style of The Wizard of Oz and runs now through August 11th.
MLB insider wonders about Paul Skenes' contract
Paul Skenes has experienced an historic first couple of months in MLB, drawing huge crowds and making headlines with every start. Just last week, the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie got the call to start the All-Star Game after only 11 MLB games. In short, Skenes has become a sensation, someone who looks too good to be Read more... The post MLB insider Robert Murray: Paul Skenes has become a ‘national story’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Steelers 2024 Training Camp Primer – Everything You Need To Know
The Pittsburgh Steelers are back. Put a lid on the offseason and pack up for training camp. Today, the Steelers will report to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, for their 2024 training camp. It’s been a busy offseason with many key changes to the team’s roster, most notably at quarterback.
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