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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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.”
Better Food, Better Me combats food insecurity in Homewood
According to Feeding America, 29% of Black children lived in food insecure households in 2022. Health disparities in the Black community are often linked to unhealthy diets, which are frequently a result of food apartheid and poverty. An ongoing trend is the disparity in food insecurity rates between people of color and white people.
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.
Show Review: The Band Camino and Knox at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA
Last night, Stage AE in Pittsburgh was electrified by the compelling sounds of The Band Camino on their The Taking Shape Tour. As a first-time attendee of their live performance, I was not only impressed but completely consumed by their musical versatility and stage presence. The nearly sold-out crowd was a testament to their notoriety and the dedicated fanbase that has embraced them.
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.
TV Talk: Pittsburgh's public access cable channel PCTV to shutter
Jul. 26—PCTV, public access cable channel Pittsburgh Community Television, will cease operations by the end of August due to a dearth of funding. "The continuing decline in cable subscribers and the changing media landscape has had a devastating impact on our funding and our viability," PCTV executive director John Patterson wrote in a letter this week announcing the closure. "While we have ...
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,...
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.
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.
A Land That I Dream Of—SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER at People’s
Though Malvern’s People’s Light officially turned 50 on the 19th, the musical SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER is the final offering of Season 49. Directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, Brian Quijada’s piece explores how the “American Dream” pulls many to travel a perilous yellow brick road to this country. The musical is a co-production with Pittsburgh’s City Theatre and Pittsburgh CLO; it is running on the Leonard C. Haas Stage from July 17th to August 11th.
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