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Kennywood Memories remains nostalgic as ever and more than a little bittersweet
Despite being a Kennywood fan and a lover of theme parks in general, I had never seen WQED's Kennywood Memories. For the few who might be unfamiliar, the hour-long documentary special from 1988, produced, written, and narrated by Rick Sebak, is considered a classic, capturing not only Kennywood but Pittsburgh life itself.
Scott Tady: Boom was a blast; now comes Pittsburgh's best music fest
That's the next Boom on The Bridge concert in Beaver County. Visit Beaver County has already confirmed the return next year of a Veterans Memorial Bridge concert coinciding with the Beaver County Boom! fireworks extravaganza. I thought last Saturday's Boom on The Bridge went well, starring national country artist Chris...
North East Firemen's Cherry Festival to Feature 4-Days of Food, Fun & Rides
Your favorite rides, slides, festival foods and games will be returning to North East, Pennsylvania July 17-20 for this year's North East Firemen's Cherry Festival. The annual summer gathering in North East is often a rally point of class reunions, weddings, family activities and honored traditions, according to event organizers.
Longer happy hours in Pennsylvania? This bill would make that happen | Today in Pa.
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Biz in the Valley: Beaver, Lawrence counties see natural gas impact fee payout, Conway man honored for support work
Biz in the Valley is a monthly roundup of business happenings in the Beaver Valley and beyond. To submit an item, email csuttles00@gmail.com. Pennsylvania’s tax on natural gas production generated nearly $180 million statewide last year, according to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission – about $100 million less than the year prior.
Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg
“Unless everything is agreed to, nothing’s agreed to,” Pittman said. “But I still remain optimistic and hopeful that we’re going to conclude this process in the next several days." The post Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
8 Somerset County softball players picked to coaches' association All-State teams
Eight Somerset County athletes were named to the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association all-state teams on Friday. Meyersdale senior pitcher Izabella Donaldson and second baseman Laurel Daniels, along with Berlin Brothersvalley freshman shortstop Coral Prosser and first baseman Elena Ritchey, were named to the first team in Class 1A. ...
Central Mountain, Bucktail, Shore represented well on PHSSCA All-State team
MILL HALL- Area softball teams continued to show just how good of a season 2024 was locally. On Friday the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association released their 2024 All-State teams in all six PIAA classifications. Area squads Bucktail, Central Mountain and Jersey Shore were all represented. CM’s Madison Hardy...
3 YAIAA players named to Pennsylvania coaches' all-state team
Three YAIAA players were named to Class 5A all-state teams it was announced on Friday. South Western's Jayda Koontz and Kinsley Proepper were named to the first team and Dover's Kendall Noel was named to the second team by the Pa. High School Softball Coaches Association. More than 600 players were nominated for first- and second-team honors in six classifications. Players and pitchers of the year were also named in each class.
When does school start and how long is the school year in Pa.?
Sure, it’s still summer, but before you know it, school will be back in session. As parents, understanding how much time your child will spend in school each year can help you prepare for the upcoming academic season. Here’s a quick overview of the school year requirements in New...
Some communities are pushing back on an effort by a Lehigh Valley lawmaker to fix the affordable housing crisis
Jeffery Ayers has lived in Moore Township for more than 60 years. He has seen the Northampton County community grow, but it mostly remains a patchwork of farms and small villages. As chair of the Moore Township Zoning Board, he’s well aware of the growing development in the Lehigh Valley and is sympathetic to the region’s housing shortage. However, he considers the township to be unique, with ...
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