A vibrant, nostalgic scene of Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The image features classic wooden roller coasters like the Jack Rabbit and Thunderbolt, colorful vintage carnival rides, and the famous Potato Patch fries stand. Families walk through the park on a sunny summer day, with kids holding balloons and riding the merry-go-round. The background shows the iconic Monongahela River view, and the atmosphere is cheerful, warm, and timeless, capturing over 125 years of amusement park history.

The History of Kennywood Park: 125 Years of Thrills, Nostalgia, and Pittsburgh Pride

Landmarks & Architecture

Introduction: Why Kennywood Still Matters For generations of Pittsburghers, Kennywood Park isn’t just an amusement park — it’s a rite of passage, a summer tradition, and a living connection to the city’s industrial roots. Designated a National Historic Landmark, Kennywood is one of the few surviving trolley parks from the late 19th century, where wooden roller coasters, classic rides, and…

A photo of the Oakland neighborhood in Pittsburgh.

How Oakland Became Pittsburgh’s Education & Medical Hub

Industry & Innovation, Neighborhoods & Communities

Oakland is often called the intellectual heart of Pittsburgh, home to world-renowned universities, cutting-edge hospitals, and cultural institutions. But it wasn’t always this way. Once a quiet, residential neighborhood on the outskirts of the city, Oakland transformed over the past century into a center of higher learning, medical innovation, and research. From its early days to its modern prominence, here’s how Oakland became Pittsburgh’s education and medical hub.