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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.
Mystic Rock's 11th hole offers deceptive view and trouble from the tee
WHARTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- There aren't many better Par 5's than the 11th hole at Nemacolin's Mystic Rock, which presents trouble off of the tee with deceiving views of the green. The 11th hole can play as long as 634 yards and is unique because of the numbers of facets that make up the layout. "There's several different ways Pete Dye played with your mind here a little bit," said Chris Anderson, Director of Golf at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. "A lot of Pete Dye designs, he likes to give you the visual of the green from the tee shot. If you're...
Westmoreland County Advances with Demolition of Two Floodplain Properties Amidst Public Silence
Westmoreland County is pressing forward with demolition plans for two residential structures located within the 100-year floodplain, following a public notice seeking comments which resulted in silence from the community. The properties at 1862 Bethel Church Road in Unity Township and 110 Walnut Street in New Florence are poised for razing, a move funded by the FY2023 Community Development Block Grant Program, with the estimated costs standing at $19,500 and $5,500 respectively, according to Westmoreland County press release.
While noting loss of Pitt-Penn State rivalry, Pat Narduzzi pleased to continue series with West Virginia
Jul. 23—Pitt and Penn State haven't met on the football field since 2019 when a four-game series ended with the Nittany Lions' 17-10 victory at Beaver Stadium. It was the 100th game in a series that spans three centuries, but it has been played only five times since 2000. No renewal is scheduled for the foreseeable future, but Pitt and West Virginia resumed their rivalry in 2022 after 10 ...
NSO leaders form friendships, help students ‘survive their first year’
Every summer, incoming freshmen arrive at Penn State ahead of the fall semester, integrating themselves into campus and student life as a preview for what is about to come. Leading that glimpse of the future are the New Student Orientation leaders. Keyana Gales-Cook said leading the student groups has been...
Latrobe Elks Golf Club's 10th hole offers no room for error
DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Latrobe Elks Golf Club is nestled in the Laurel Highlands and its 10th hole is one of the best Par 3's in all of western Pennsylvania.The public course offers great views and the Par 3 10th hole is the course's signature hole.The 10th hole offers a great start to your back nine, but offers little to no room for error."It's a good starting hole," said Head Golf Professional Mike Thomas.Thomas says there are a number of challenges that the hole can present, as it can play as long as 175 yards."Not much room for...
Photo appears to show concrete blocks holding up part of Kennywood roller coaster
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — A photo of the Racer roller coaster at Kennywood circulating on social media has park-goers concerned for their safety. The photo appears to show two concrete blocks holding up a part of the roller coaster's track. When KDKA-TV showed the photo to people going into the park on Tuesday, they were stunned."People's safety is at risk, and I'm definitely going to be letting my family members know not to ride the Racer," Dorian Pirl of West Mifflin said. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Division of Amusement Rides and Attractions is responsible for ensuring all rides in the...
Greensburg woman charged after police say children were living in deplorable conditions
GREENSBURG, Pa. — A 23-year-old Greensburg woman is facing charges after police said her children were living in deplorable conditions. Katie Atkinson is charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of children and a count of simple assault. According to court documents, Greensburg Police received a childline on...
Circus will float to Monaca riverfront on a handmade raft to provide free entertainment
MONACA ― You can enjoy a floating circus Aug. 19 in the borough. Flotsam River Circus, a troupe of performance artists, musicians and puppeteers, will arrive by handmade raft to Monaca's Riverfront Park, as part of their almost 1,000-mile, six-state tour from Pittsburgh to Paducah, Ky. ...
Brew Gentlemen expands, Esquina Cantina turns 15, and more Pittsburgh food news
Esquina Cantina, formerly known as Round Corner Cantina, celebrates 15 years in Lawrenceville with a Quinceañera celebration. Taking place on Sat., July 27 at 2 p.m., the Mexican restaurant marks the milestone with its traditionally inspired fare, food specials, margaritas with premium tequilas, and “festive giveaways,” according to a press release. On the patio, local DJs including SMI, Yamez, DJ Femi, and Alex Rivera, will spin cumbia, reggaeton, amapiano, Latin classics, and more.
‘Unsolved Mysteries’ episode to feature Pa. case of severed head found in 2014
A Pennsylvania mystery involving a woman’s decapitated head found nearly a decade ago will be featured on a popular Netflix series later this month. When the new season of “Unsolved Mysteries” debuts on July 31, one of the episodes will cover the case of the embalmed head of an unidentified older woman that was discovered in Economy, Beaver County, on Dec. 12, 2014.
Answer the Call of the Farm: Join the 2nd Annual WPT Farm Games Adventure
Adventurers and athletes alike are encouraged to participate in the second annual WPT Farm Games! This local endurance challenge combines the thrill of a Spartan Race with the rugged appeal of a Tough Mudder, all set against the backdrop of the Wonsettler Farm located in Scenery Hill, Pa.
Four-Star Guard with Pitt OV Scheduled Places Panthers in Top Nine
The Pitt men’s basketball program and coaching staff have made a strong impression on the Class of 2025 and they are seeing it pay off with one of their four-star targets placing the Panthers in his top nine. Davion Hannah — a 6-foot-6 shooting guard out of Link Academy...
Ticket to hide: Ross woman's PNC Park experience came with obstructed view
Jul. 23—Like many baseball fans, Danielle Jones' first visit to PNC Park on Saturday night left her in awe. For Jones, though, it was for all the wrong reasons. Jones, of Ross, spent $62 on a seat at the game to see her daughter, Taylor, who was attending as part of a contingent of University of Pittsburgh cheerleaders, participating in gameday activities. On game night, Jones made her way to ...
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