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Editorial | The shooting at Kennywood shows how much we need gun control

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 29, 2022

The recent shooting at Kennywood shows just how crucial gun control is needed in this country.

Pittsburgh’s Halloween attractions up their scare game this year

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer • October 26, 2021

The memory of midterms isn't the only thing working its way into students’ nightmares this Halloween season. ScareHouse and Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest, among other local haunted houses, have plenty of season-worthy scares for students.

Pittsburgh preps for festivals, frights, food and more this fall

By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor • September 18, 2018

From campus to Kennywood, there is something for students to enjoy this fall— even if they can only make it out of the library once this spooky season.

A spirited affair: “Fright Night” draws mix of actors, Halloween enthusiasts

By Ian Flanagan / Staff Writer • October 29, 2015

For some people, Halloween doesn’t end with childhood. Every fall season for the past 14 years, local amusement park Kennywood has drawn actors with varying experience to dress up and scare visitors...