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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...
Kecksburg 'alien' hot dogs prove hard to swallow; Greensburg man downs competitors
A Greensburg man who has a stomach for quickly consuming hot dogs, beat 11 competitors Sunday at the Kecksburg UFO Festival’s Alien Hot Dog Eating Contest. The key to James David “J.D.” Gillis’s victory over 10 men and one woman was to break the hot dog and bun in half, dip it in water and then shove it in his mouth, he said after his four-minute sprint to gastronomy fame before a crowd of 50-some people at the Kecksburg Fire Department grounds.
Friends of the Norwin Public Library Holding a "Beach Bundle" Sale
The Friends of the Norwin Public Library are having a used book "Beach Bundle" Sale! Books to interest every reader, including a wide variety of children's books and puzzles, are availble while supplies last. Whether you are traveling this summer or enjoying a staycation, stop by the Library for all your reading needs. The Norwin Public Library is located at 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin. All proceeds benefit the Norwin Public Library.
Come to Party Palooza this Sunday! FREE Event! VIP Tickets Available!
Meet with the coolest party and kid-related vendors and food trucks in Pittsburgh to help you plan the perfect birthday party or celebration for your kids, no matter their age or interest. Attend free party planning workshops on a variety of topics including DIY Fringe Wall, How to Host an Inclusive Party, Pinterest Party Tricks, and Perfect Party Snacks. You will find everything you need at this one-stop shop to book your next celebration, including exclusive Macaroni KID VIP "Very Important Party" savings books and amazing giveaways!
'Hillbilly Elegy' generates high interest at Westmoreland, Allegheny libraries
Jul. 23—Since former President Donald Trump announced Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate, Vance's memoir has generated attention at local libraries. The 2016 book, "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis," tells the story of Vance's family roots in Kentucky, his upbringing in Middletown, Ohio, and the social and socioeconomic problems of the white working class. A ...
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