Light Rain Fog/Mist and 41 F at Pittsburgh - Allegheny County Airport, PA
Winds are Northwest at 10.4 MPH (9 KT). The pressure is 1009.1 mb and the humidity is 96%.The wind chill is 35. Last Updated on Apr 18 2020, 2:53 am EDT. More...

Hersheypark Opens in Pennsylvania (1907)
Milton Hershey, founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, originally created Hersheypark for his employees. Situated along a creek, it was a good spot for boating, picnicking, and enjoying baseball, which is what visitors did on the park's first day in 1907. The next year, the park added its first ride, a carousel. Over the decades, as the park expanded, it grew from a regional amusement to a national attraction. In what year did it bring the first looping roller coaster to the East Coast? Discuss
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