Archive for April 2018
Post-Gazette: Corps of Engineers Renews Focus on Boating Safety
Corps of Engineers renews focus on boating safety DON HOPEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette dhopey@post-gazette.com APR 28, 2018 12:00 AM The water temperature in the Allegheny River flowing green and fast past Aspinwall Riverfront Park was somewhere between 45 degrees and “too cold to be in the water” Friday morning. As a result, the U.S. Army Corps…
Read MoreTribLive: River, boating officials kick off season with plea for safety
River, boating officials kick season off with plea for safety MARY ANN THOMAS | Friday, April 27, 2018, 4:15 p.m. The Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday that boaters working the ropes to lock through its locks and dams must wear a life jacket. Although it is highly recommended, most boaters in Pennsylvania are not…
Read MoreTribLive: Foxwall Sponsors Distracted Driving Awareness Event at ARP
Foxwall sponsors distracted driving awareness event at Aspinwall Riverfront Park Tawnya Panizzi TAWNYA PANIZZI | Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 11:27 a.m. Foxwall EMS will co-host a program to reiterate the dangers of distracted driving, which causes up to 50 percent of all vehicle accidents, Commander Josh Worth said. “A vital function of EMS is preventing…
Read MorePost Gazette: Welcome to Bill’s Dock – Estate of fishing enthusiast finances riverfront dock in Aspinwall
Welcome to Bill’s Dock: Estate of fishing enthusiast finances riverfront dock in Aspinwall RITA MICHEL APR 19, 2018 1:54 PM When it opens on the banks of the Allegheny River at Aspinwall Riverfront Park in June, Bill’s Dock will be more than a tribute to a man who loved fishing. It will symbolize a love…
Read MoreStep Outside: 5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in PA
With many miles of kayak-able waters, Pennsylvania is blessed with a huge array of watersport options. Starting out can be daunting, but with a little grit, some commitment, and a sense of humor, almost anyone can begin to feel at home on the water. Grab a friend, a date, or just your own sense of…
Read MoreFishing Dock Construction Underway
Aspinwall, PA Thanks to generous gifts from the Estate of William M. Cadwallader and the support of the Hillman Family Foundations, Aspinwall Riverfront Park is embarking on a major project to build an expansive public fishing dock on the Allegheny River. In keeping with the innovative design of the Park, the dock will feature…
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