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Kennywood Employee Killed After Being Hit by Vehicle Near Park

Jadyn Barker
September 22, 2025

Early Sunday morning, a Kennywood employee was killed after being struck by a vehicle near the park in West Mifflin. According to Allegheny County dispatchers, police and fire officials were called to the area of Kennywood Boulevard and Hoffman Boulevard just before 6 a.m. Allegheny...

Kennywood Park seeks college students as part of summer workforce

Gage Goulding, Contributor
April 16, 2019

WEST MIFFLIN -- An entire summer of fun that could turn into a career. When thinking about an amusement park like Pittsburgh's Kennywood Park, the thought of roller coasters, delicious foods and unforgettable experiences comes to mind. However, for college students preparing...

Kennywood Park reveals more details of new record-breaking rollercoaster

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager
November 15, 2018

WEST MIFFLIN - Kennywood Park has already started setting track for the new roller coaster that will welcome guests into Steelers Country, the Steel Curtain. On Tuesday, the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) debuted the cars that riders...

Thomas the Tank Engine coming to Kennywood Amusement Park

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
February 15, 2018

This year, Kennywood Amusement Park is introducing a new attraction called Thomas Town to be built in their 120th year of business. Kennywood has partnered with Mattel, the brand owner of “Thomas and Friends.” The park is building an attraction with five rides. Thomas...

New Attraction to come to Kennywood Amusement Park

Katey Ladika, Multimedia Editor
February 15, 2018

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Changes at Kennywood Park

Gage Goulding
September 19, 2017

Kennywood recently received a world-wide award and recently announced plans to retire a fan favorite ride.