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Kennywood’s Thunderbolt gets new mural

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WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — The Thunderbolt mural at Kennywood is getting a new look.

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The new mural celebrates the roller coaster’s 100th birthday. Artists from the group Wicked Pittsburgh were at Kennywood working on the mural over the weekend. 

The colorful mural features Kennywood icons like Kenny the Kangaroo and Parker the Arrow. It also has the Thunderbolt’s name and “King of Coasters,” which is the name given to the ride by the New York Times in 1974.

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The TBolt’s mural is really coming along! In partnership with Wicked Pittsburgh Art Collective, watch…

Posted by Kennywood on Saturday, July 6, 2024

The park put six pieces of the old mural up for auction. They were all valued around $1,500 and $2,000, and one piece featuring part of the helix went for $5,200.

Proceeds of the auction will go to the nonprofit 412 Food Rescue, which prevents extra food from going to waste by giving it to other nonprofit partners that serve those in need.

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The Thunderbolt drops riders 90 feet and reaches speeds of 55 mph. When the ride opened in 1924, it was one of the first roller coasters at Kennywood. First named the Pippin, it was reimagined as the Thunderbolt in 1968. Along with the Jack Rabbit and Racer, it’s considered a landmark ride by the American Coaster Enthusiasts.





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Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch weighs in on Mike Tomlin stepping down | ‘The Insiders’

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III joins “The Insiders” to discuss his game-winning touchdown against the BaltimoreRavens that clinched a playoff berth, wide receiver DK Metcalf’s return, and the team’s upcoming Wild Card matchup with the Houston Texans.



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Game Preview: 01.13.26 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning  | Pittsburgh Penguins

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The Penguins return home for a three-game homestand as they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at PPG Paints Arena. Doors opens at 6 PM and the puck drops at 7 PM.

Tonight, the Penguins are proud to partner with UPMC to host Healthcare Heroes Night to honor healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to keep our cities and communities safe. Game presented by UPMC.

It’s also Dollar Dogs Night. Smith’s hot dogs will be just $1 at participating concession stands. Limit 4 hot dogs per person, per transaction. Offer available while supplies last and cannot be combined with other discounts.

This game will be available to watch on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Fans can listen to the game on 105.9 The X and on the Penguins app.

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Team Records: PIT (21-14-9), TBL (28-13-3)

Pittsburgh has points in eight of its last 11 games against Tampa Bay (7-3-1). Going back further, the Penguins have points in nine of their last 13 games against the Lightning (8-4-1). Pittsburgh is 3-1-1 in its last five home games against Tampa Bay, and are 7-3-2 in their last 12 home games versus them. The Penguins have wins in four of their last five home games (4-1-0).



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Pittsburgh Steelers release inactive list for Texans playoff game, including two young players

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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their inactive list for the Houston Texans, and it has no surprises on it with the team fully healthy.

Running back Kaleb Johnson and wide receiver Roman Wilson remain inactive. The Steelers gave both chances to prove what they could do, but they have been inactive for the last few weeks after the team shortened its rotation.

Meanwhile, offensive lineman Jack Driscoll remains inactive. Driscoll is the ninth offensive linemen on the roster, and the team is fully healthy at that position, meaning that he will not play.

Quarterback Will Howard remains the emergency third quarterback. Since returning from injured reserve earlier this season, Howard has remained in that spot behind Mason Rudolph and Aaron Rodgers.

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Cornerback Tre Flowers was elevated off the practice squad but is inactive. The Steelers did the same thing last year when wide receivers Scotty Miller and Jamal Agnew.

Flowers played in one game for the Steelers this year before being released and re-signed to the practice squad.

Lastly, the have made outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon and interior defensive lineman Logan Lee inactive. Moon was signed off the Panthers practice squad once T.J. Watt was injured. Lee had been active over the last few weeks when the Steelers faced run heavy teams.



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