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CBS News
17-03-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
It's "a miracle" no one was killed in Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day party roof collapse, contractor says
A roof collapsed in Oakland on Friday, injuring 16 people at a St. Patrick's Day Party . According to contractors, the collapse came as no surprise when they saw the viral video of people partying on it. One of the first things a contractor told KDKA-TV was that with a roof like this, people really shouldn't be on it, let alone as many as there were on Friday. The video from the 300 block of Semple Street is scary, but unfortunately not surprising to building experts. "It's actually a miracle that nobody was killed," said Chad Sipes, the owner of Sipes and Son General Contractors. He said that type of roof is commonplace for the Pittsburgh area. "We've repaired a lot of roofs, porch roofs just like that. In Pittsburgh, you'll see that porch roof probably in every single neighborhood," Sipes said over Zoom. For students hanging either on the roof or below it Friday, they say there was little to no warning it would give way. It just collapsed and ripped off the house. "I didn't hear any cracking until it happened. It was, like, instant," said Ben Dorish, who was under the roof when it went down. "No cracks were heard. Like, I didn't feel it, like, cave in or anything. It just, like, fell," said Michael Estocin, who was on the roof. Sipes said that roof is meant to hold up against wind and snow. Even current building codes are not meant to withstand what happened Friday evening. If anyone is on it, it's first responders in an emergency or a couple of people working on a house. A group of more than a dozen partying on it shouldn't be up there, according to Sipes. "Having 20, 30 people up there jumping up and down, it is not intended for that," he said. County records show the house is from 1920. A city spokesperson says there have never been any concerns about the structure in the past.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Our job is to battle through that': Roughnecks offence lacking in home loss
The Buffalo Bandits sure know how to get a rise out of the Rough House … Even if visits to play the Calgary Roughnecks come few and far between on the National Lacrosse League schedule. The fans were loud and proud again Saturday night for a St. Patrick's Day Party, hoping to will their team to a win — just as they did the last time the Bandits were in YYC. That was nearly six years ago during a Dome lid-lifter with a packed house celebrating a clinch of the NLL championship in May 2019. The victory didn't happen, though, on this night, even with 16,443 fans paying for tickets and praying for that to come to fruition. 'That's too bad with the crowd we had,' said Roughnecks head coach Josh Sanderson, after the 11-6 loss to drop the Calgary club back to .500 on the campaign. 'I thought we started off alright getting a few goals there and trying to get some energy in the building, but we just weren't as good as we were last week (during a win in Buffalo).' And Sanderson's squad wasn't nearly as good as they need to be to cop another championship. It's that situation they'd love to be in again come this May for a shot at the franchise's fourth league title. But do they have the horses? The answer is a resounding 'yes', despite Saturday's decision. The move that gives them license to say that was the one made by GM Mike Board to bring in goaltender Nick Rose — a highly decorated NLL veteran, with only a worthy championship missing from his mantle. They had the defence already ahead of the season. Board went out and got the offence — highlighted by acquiring legends Curtis Dickson and Dane Dobbie. And with Christian Del Bianco in a hold-out state, the only thing missing was a championship-worthy goalie — and Rose fits that bill. Now if they can only find consistency down the stretch to sew up a playoff spot in the highly competitive NLL standings and take that forward into a post-season run. The biggest problem has been even with a star-studded offence, it goes to sleep for long periods. Take Saturday night for instance. Roughnecks trade holdout goalie Del Bianco to Warriors for defender Laity, three draft picks Dobbie had the first two goals — copycat counters on the power play — before Haiden Dickson counted his first of the evening. But that was all the production the Roughnecks could muster in the first half. Bandits goalie Matt Vinc, 42, went ahead and shut them out for 15 minutes while his mates went on a five-goal run that turned the game in favour of the visitors. The Riggers ended that early in the second half, with captain Jesse King's goal and followed by young Dickson's second of the night. Trouble is the offence dried up again, as they scored just once more over the final 21 minutes — a long, hard shot from Tanner Cook to give the home side life at 9-6 with plenty of time left in the fourth quarter. But it wasn't nearly enough offence, especially against an all-world 'tender, who made 44 saves in the victory. 'It's head-scratching to fans, because you don't always get to see everything that's going on on the bench,' said captain King, when asked about the long goal-less runs during games this season. 'We lost a guy (Tyler Pace) halfway through the second quarter (to a leg injury), so we were down to two righties on offence. So that means our two righties are playing the entire game, and if not, we're playing with one of our defensive guys as a righty, who have no idea what they're doing. And that happens. 'And then there's strings of plays where there's a lot of penalties, so we don't get into our flow or our chemistry,' continued King. 'And you don't touch the ball for five or six minutes. 'So it's a lot of things that a lot of people don't realize that on offence, and it all takes a tax on you. You're going out on your next shift and you're like, 'I gotta score.' And that's when you start making sloppy decisions.' It's those mistakes they need to rectify down the stretch to make the run they dearly want. 'Our job as an offence is to battle through that and make plays and go onto the floor with a good plan and make sure that when we do get our opportunities, we finish them,' King said. 'You've got to watch some film. You've got to watch what'll make you better for an offensive guy, how you're shooting the ball, how you're changing your angles … 'I think our effort level on offence could have been a lot better. I was saying it during the game. We were going into tendencies of just running up and down the alleys of the play, and that makes it really easy for them. When you're getting to the middle and moving guys, you open up the floor, so you're getting shots that (goalies don't) want to see. 'Our job as an offence is to make it difficult for a defence, and if we don't do that, we're going to see games where we're going to only put up six goals.' All that said, credit the first-place Bandits for their part in being party-poopers. Perfect on the road this NLL season and smarting from last weekend's drubbing on their home floor at the hands of the Roughnecks, you knew it would be a challenge no matter the effort of the home side, which wasn't the worst, for sure. The win lifts the Bandits to 10-2 and proved they are clearly the team to beat in this year's NLL. Only the Saskatchewan Rush are perhaps in the same class, with a 10-4 record in second spot. The Roughnecks, meanwhile, drop to 7-7 in the midst of the dogfight for the final six playoff spots. So the loss certainly does hurt them. 'We were stale for a good chunk of those possessions, and we wasted some possessions,' Sanderson said. 'But it just wasn't good enough. But we were really good last week, and I know we'll bounce back next week. So we don't want to hit the panic button. 'We move on.' The San Diego Seals (6-6) are at the Rough House next Saturday night to play the host Roughnecks in a key battle of the playoff race (7 p.m., TSN). 'We're getting close to (needing) playoff lacrosse before we get to the playoffs here to make sure we get in,' added Sanderson. 'We didn't play that bad (Saturday). 'We just have to fix a couple of things.' tsaelhof@
Axios
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Denver
St. Patrick's Day commemorates Irish culture, highlighted in Denver by a sprawling parade that dates back to the 1880s. Zoom in: Festivities often start before the actual holiday, observed on March 17. Here are eight ways to celebrate the holiday locally: 🍀 The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade this Saturday will feature floats, live bands and dancing starting at 9:30am at 19th and Wynkoop streets, snaking along Blake Street before ending at Coors Field. Free 🐶 The Denver Animal Shelter will raise money for its adoptable pets with its second annual Pittie's Day Pub Crawl on Saturday. The shelter sells a T-shirt that gives you discounts at 14 participating bars and restaurants. Cost: $25 🌮 Federales Denver starts early, hosting a St. Patrick's Day Party at 9am. Tickets get you four drinks and a breakfast buffet, plus giveaways. Cost: $25 ⛳ Holey Moley Mini Golf Club will commemorate the holiday Friday through Sunday with St. Paddy's-inspired cocktails like the Pot O' Gold, a Jameson Irish Whiskey with lemon and honey. Starting at $15 for 9 holes 🎉 Old Town Arvada's St. Patrick's Day Festival on Saturday from noon to 6pm will feature live music, food trucks, vendors, drinks and a kids zone. Free 🍺 At both Stoney's locations, you can find green beef, Reuben egg rolls, corned beef and cabbage all weekend starting Thursday, including an all-day happy hour this Friday. 🥃 Talnua Distillery in Arvada will host two parties commemorating the holiday and its sixth anniversary this Friday and Saturday with pipe bands, live music, food trucks and a special whisky release. Free 🎨 Town Center at Aurora will host a celebration from 2-6pm on Saturday, including live performances by Celtic Steps and Queen City Rovers, and crafts for kids including face painting. Free
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Plan your Peoria St. Patrick's Day 2025: Here are 12 parades, parties and more
Whether it's parades, parties or music — the Peoria area has its share of St. Patrick's Day celebrations planned. Here's a look at a few: The 43rd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, at the corner of Monroe Street and Hancock Street in downtown Peoria, following Monroe to Main Street, Main Street to Adams and ending at Adams and Hamilton. Kelleher's Irish Pub, 619 SW Water St., is hosting its annual St. Patrick's Day celebration on Monday, March 17. Turas will perform during the day, and breakfast will be served beginning at 8 a.m. Lunch, featuring corned beef and cabbage and other Irish favorites, will be served beginning at 11 a.m. There will be a live DJ outside, and the street will be blocked off for a street party. Kenny's Westside, 112 SW Jefferson Ave., will open at 9 a.m. Monday, March 17, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and their 12 year anniversary. Food specials will include biscuits and gravy and corned beef dinners, while supplies last. The party will also include live Irish music all day with Still Shine, Skibbereen, Roundstone Busker and Broken Brogue. The Crusens locations at 426 E. War Memorial Drive and 2117 W. Farmington Road will both host St. Patrick's Day parties beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, March 17. Both locations will serve breakfast and will also have food and drink specials throughout the day. Crusens War Drive will feature live music by Shawn Smith at 11 a.m., Windows Down at 2 p.m. and The Holdouts at 5 p.m. Crusens Farmington Road will feature live music from Revel in Red at 3 p.m. and Taylor Bruninga at 6 p.m. More: Here are 10 fish fries to check out during Lent in 2025 in the Peoria area Pour Bros. Craft Taproom and Slow Hand Craft BBQ will host a three-day party starting on Saturday, March 15, through Monday, March 17, at Heritage Square in Peoria Heights. The festivities will include live entertainment, drink specials and great food, including smoked brisket corned beef, corned beef smashburgers and more. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit the Pour Bros. Facebook page. Oliver's in the Heights, 1231 E. Samuel Ave., Peoria Heights, will open at 9 a.m. Monday, March 17, for an all-day St. Patrick's Day Party. Breakfast will be served and other food and drink specials will be available, including corned beef sandwiches and corned beef totchos. Live music from Funk Yard will begin at 3 p.m. The Fox Pub, 7800 N. Sommer St., Suite 302, will host a St. Patrick's Day Bash. Doors will open on Monday, March 17, at 7 a.m. for Irish breakfast and Sham Rock & Roll live broadcast with WWCT from 6 to 9 a.m. Lunch will include corned beef and cabbage and other Irish features. The event will also include live music and performances by Irish dancers. Jimmy's Bar will host its 43rd St. Patrick's Day party beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, March 17, at 2801 W. Farmington Road, West Peoria. Food will be available starting at noon and includes corned beef, Irish stew, fish and chips and Irish nachos. The event will also include live music. More: St. Patrick's Day, concerts and comic convention: 21 things to do around Peoria in March The Putt Club, 1001 Bass Pro Drive, East Peoria, will have a Putting & Pizza Party from noon to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 17. The event will include a buffet with pizza, salad and bosco stick, unlimited soda and unlimited putting. Cost is $20 for adults, $15 for ages 4-12 and free for children ages 3 and under. Adults ages 21 and over can received a free pint of green beer with purchase. Kuchie's on the Water, 579 Wesley Road, Creve Coeur, will open at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, for St. Patrick's Day festivities. Food specials will include corned beef and cabbage, reubens and their giant pretzel, stuffed reuben style. The event will also include drink specials and Irish music all day. Peacock's Pub, 5603 S. Adams St., Bartonville, will open at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, for a St. Patrick's Day Party. The event will feature corned beef and cabbage dinners, along with other great food and drink specials. Castaways Bar & Grill, 1707 N. Fourth St., Chillicothe, will host a St. Patrick's Day bash beginning at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17. Irish favorites, including corned beef and cabbage, Reuben sandwiches and pizzas and corned beef horseshoes, will be served all day. The event will also include drink specials and entertainment from DJ Mara at noon. More: 'A staple to the community': Beloved central Illinois restaurant set to reopen after fire This article originally appeared on Journal Star: 2025 St. Patrick's Day in Peoria: Parties, parades and more
