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July 25, 2024

Kennywood closes coaster after viral photo shows concrete blocks holding it up

HARRISBURG (TNS) — Kennywood amusement park in West Mifflin, Allegheny County, closed its iconic Racer roller coaster after a photo that seemed to show part of the structure propped up

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