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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...
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.
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....
Lucky’s steel mill eagle parents are empty nesters
The bald eagle faithful who have been watching Claire, Irvin and Lucky over the past month should not worry if they have not spotted the juvenile in the U.S. Steel Mon Valley Irvin Works nest. He has not been there, plant manager Don German said. “Right now, Lucky has not...
Celebrity Care Fest Weekend Begins with Pat Benatar; Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival Starts; Cultural District Gallery Crawl (Fri., 7/26/24)
1) Wouldn’t it be great if someone you knew had a big backyard, and they wanted to hold a charitable fundraiser with big name entertainers? And they knew legendary concert promoter Rich Engler? Well, that’s exactly what’s been happening for the last seven years at the home of Patrick and Debra Hampson in Gibsonia. Past entertainers have included Peter Frampton, Lou Gramm and Foreigner, KC and the Sunshine Band, Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire, Grand Funk Railroad, The Temptations, and The Jacksons.
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,...
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.
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.”
Site of former LA fitness eyed for new store in Bethel Park
The scene of a demolished building that housed fitness centers is proposed as the site for a new store. Bethel Park Council approved the preliminary/final plan for Floor & Décor, to be located at 3000 Oxford Drive, where there previously was an LA Fitness and before that, Bally’s.
Bethel Park's Own Tony Condello Creates Winning Logo for First Annual Arts & Music Festival
Local retired graphic artist Tony Condello has been the talk of the town in Bethel Park after his design was selected as the logo for the First Annual Bethel Park Arts & Music Festival. Known for his mentoring efforts at the Schoolhouse Arts & History Center, Condello has been a fixture in the area's creative scene, guiding budding painters through various mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor, as Bethel Park's local publication reported.
Tasty Creme of Library is a South Hills soft-serve staple
If a child plays a sport for the Bethel Park or South Park school districts, there’s a good chance their parents take them to the Tasty Creme of Library after a game. At its busiest, folks fill up the inside, and there's line out the door. “These kids that...
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.
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