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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...
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...
State Senator Kim Ward to Visit Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon to Discuss Elder Care Initiatives and Facility Capabilities
IRWIN, Pennsylvania (July 23rd, 2024) – State Senator Kim Ward will visit Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon on Friday, July 26th, 2024 to discuss and observe elder care initiatives, and to learn more about the facility's dialysis, physical, and occupational therapy capabilities. This visit underscores Senator Ward's commitment to enhancing healthcare services for the elderly and engaging with local care providers and their residents.
Fun day at the Somerset County Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Somerset County Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo, sponsored by the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and Somerset Trust Co., was held July 17. Hind Achouri, from marketing and communication of the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, said the day saw a good crowd attending. The animals were...
Courier’s Diane Daniels wins ‘Distinguished Neighbor Servant Leader’ award
DIANE DANIELS AND HER SUPPORTERS…(PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) She’s written for the New Pittsburgh Courier for decades. She’s very, very, very well-respected in the Pittsburgh (and of course, McKeesport) communities. Her business acumen, her community service, and her tireless ability to be everywhere all the time has...
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.
Pitt’s new chiropractic school is joining the war on back pain this fall — but is it safe?
The University of Pittsburgh announced earlier this spring that it would begin conferring Doctor of Chiropractic degrees through its School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Pitt faculty have framed the move as a way to holistically address a common ailment that can be life-altering: back pain. “Our Doctor of Chiropractic...
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...
Van Sickle chasing his third Open title
Mike Van Sickle hasn’t won the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Open Championship since 2015. But the 37-year-old Pittsburgh native finds himself atop of the leaderboard at the 121st Open heading into Wednesday’s final round at Indiana Country Club. Van Sickle shot a 6-under-par 65 during the second...
Quarterfinals Location Set for The Basketball Tournament
On Wednesday night, Zoo Crew and Happy Valley Hoopers will play against each other in a Pitt-Penn State rivalry game in The Basketball Tournament. Only 16 teams remain in the winner-take-all tournament after two rounds of play. On Wednesday night, the Pitt alumni will host the Penn State alumni for a chance to advance to the quarterfinals.
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