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Kennywood rollercoaster reopens after photo appears to show cinderblocks supporting part of the ride
Two days after an alarming photo from oneBURGH media blew up on Facebook, Kennywood pumped the brakes on the Racer, temporarily shutting the rollercoaster down Wednesday.
Kennywood's Racer reopening today after one-day closure stemming from viral photo of concrete blocks holding up coaster
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Racer is ready to reopen after a viral photo led Kennywood Park to shut the coaster down for one day amid safety concerns from the public. People were worried about the safety of the ride after a photo went viral, showing part of the coaster seemingly propped up on concrete blocks -- but the park says they enhanced the ride and now it's ready to reopen. The Department of Agriculture said it heard the concerns and sent an inspector to the park earlier this week, saying that they found the support in question was not a...
Tarentum gardener marks 20 years of lily sale to benefit therapeutic riding in McCandless
Picture yourself in a saddle on horseback, traversing the tranquil surroundings of a wooded area. For Tarentum resident Cindy Bowser, such a scenario once ranked among her favorite activities, and she mentioned one of her favorite places to venture. “Harrison Hills Park is small, but it is gorgeous with that...
Stage AE opens sober sanctuary for concert-goers recovering from addiction
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The road to recovery for someone struggling with drug or alcohol addiction can be a difficult one, many times because of the constant temptation that can be found at many public events.The thrill of a ball game or a live concert can be the opposite of a thrill to someone struggling with alcohol or drug addiction. The flowing alcohol and celebrations can set someone who struggles with addiction on a backward spiral. But, what if there were a space at these events where a person in recovery could go where there is no temptation? Now there is....
Kids will love the Big Bugs + Pollinators exhibit at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Ever wonder what it feels like to be an ant? At Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens in Oakdale, you can experience the life of an insect firsthand. The Big Bug exhibit highlights the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem by bringing art into nature. In this peaceful sanctuary, you will find a variety of fascinating, giant handmade bug sculptures. These pollinators, insects, and bugs have been magnified so that visitors of all ages can see them the way they see humans.
Update from Oakmont Carnegie Library
After experiencing loss, a new mother races through grief at the edge of the world. From adventure race filmmaker and Oakmont native Scott Almendinger McGrath. Adventure racing is the world’s toughest sport. Teams of four race across 100s of miles of wilderness by foot, bike and boat. Experienced endurance athlete Chelsey Magness, after losing one twin during birth and beginning to raise the other, decides to return to Patagonia where it all began. Alongside her adventure racing team, she enters the Patagonian Expedition Race, touted as the world’s ‘last wild race’, one of the most rugged and grueling expedition races on the planet. Pushing her mind, body, and spirit to the limits, she races across the wilderness for seven days and nights in an attempt to beat the environment, their competition, and her grief. A truly incredible story.
Hikes & History Poker Hunt: A Family-Friendly Event
Join the Westmoreland Conservatory for an exciting Hikes & History Poker Hunt! This family-friendly event offers a unique way to explore selected historical sites and the beautiful reserves of the Westmoreland Conservancy. Participants will collect playing cards at various locations, and the best poker hand wins!. Event Details:. Date: Saturday,...
Kenyon Jewelers: A Century of Craftsmanship and Community
If you’ve ever stopped into Kenyon Jewelers looking for your latest vintage find, you’ve probably had the opportunity to meet Doug Duffus or his daughter Bae. As Kenyon Jewelers celebrates its 100-year anniversary, we wanted to learn more about the people behind the counter and how they came to own such a well-known staple of the Wilkinsburg business district.
Tido's Corner in New Kensington to feature local musical, comedic talents
Every hurdle, every obstacle and every challenge only drove Toriano Wilson to keep going. After many delays and more time than he thought, Wilson, who goes by “Tido,” is just about ready to open Tido’s Corner, an entertainment venue, in his hometown of New Kensington. Located in...
Mt. Lebanon bridal shop closes, leaving brides without dresses
MT. LEBANON, Pa. (KDKA) -- Some brides are left scrambling after a local bridal shop closed.Tracey Hopkins said she still hasn't received her dress from Koda Bridal in Mt. Lebanon and she paid for it last year in May."I called in July, was calling, was messaging on Messenger. My best friend, my family -- I had a bunch of people calling and there was no response," Hopkins said. Her wedding is five months away: "My wedding is Dec. 14, and I have a lot of anxiety and stress because I went to her specifically because she worked with plus brides and...
USDA Launches Rabies Vaccination Program for Wildlife in Pittsburgh
The USDA will partner with state officials to drop oral rabies vaccine baits by helicopter in the Pittsburgh area from August 6-24. The effort aims to vaccinate raccoons and curb rabies spread, with helicopters flying from Beaver County Airport.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers flower shows, education classes
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is the perfect spot to stop and smell the roses. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Oakland, which was completed in August 1893 and opened the following December, was originally a gift to the City of Pittsburgh from philanthropist Henry W. Phipps in order to “prove a source of instruction as well as pleasure to the people.”
Interview: Sleater-Kinney's Corin Tucker discusses 'Little Rope' and more before Pittsburgh concert
Jul. 27—In the course of 30 years touring the world with Sleater-Kinney, singer/guitarist Corin Tucker has learned that things don't always go smoothly. Take, for instance, Thursday night, when the band's bus lost power and air conditioning on the drive from Nashville to Michigan, requiring a late-night vehicle exchange. "They really do not tell you about living on a bus," Tucker said Friday ...
Tekko 2024 Artist Spotlight: The Charming Spark of Wyrmwood Pyro
The Zelda Dungeon team had the pleasure of interacting with Haley Beahr of Wyrmwood Pryo at Pittsburgh’s Tekko convention this year! She had one of the most striking tables in the Artist Alley, as it was chock-full of pyrographic pieces. Pyrography is art made with fire on many mediums, but Beahr chose wood for her bases and colored pencils to bring them to life.
Unwelcome Invader: Spotted Lanternfly Threatens Lake Erie Grapes
(WNY News Now) – New York – The Lake Erie grape region braces for impact as the invasive Spotted Lanternfly, notorious for its destructive feeding habits, moves closer. The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program, in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension, New York State Integrated Pest Management, and Penn State Extension, has been educating grape growers and the community about the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) for nearly a decade. This invasive pest, first detected in southeast Pennsylvania in 2014, has now reached the Finger Lakes Region, specifically Romulus, NY.
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