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A New Lagoon, The Clark Bar's Woes, No Amazon HQ2: 2018 Wrap
Patch's countdown of the year's 50 most popular Pittsburgh stories continues with numbers 20-11.
PITTSBURGH, PA - There was no shortage of memorable events in and around Pittsburgh in 2018. Which ones did Patch readers find the most interesting?
Between now and year's end, Patch is counting down 2018's most-read stories. What follows today are numbers 20 through 11.
20. The Clark Bar Survives A Scare
The future iconic candy bar, which had its origins in Pittsburgh, was in doubt for much of the year.
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19. KDKA’s Marty Griffin Battling Cancer
Thankfully, the popular talk show host has returned to the airwaves.
18. Toys R Us Goes Under
It was a different holiday season without the defunct retailer around.
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17. Kennywood’s Thomas Town Debuts
The new attraction was an instant hit with the amusement park’s younger guests.
16, New Pitt Stadium Grassroots Effort Growing
If Temple University in Philadelphia is getting its own stadium, why not Pitt?
15. Digby Reynolds Dies
The veteran announcer was a former WXDX-FM DJ and Penguins radio producer.
The new addition to Pittsburgh’s rivers proved popular.
13. KDKA-TV Meteorologist Jeff Verszyla Fired
The veteran forecaster was abruptly bounced from the station after 23 years.
12. Huge Man-Made Lagoon Planned For Pittsburgh’s North Side
Proposed developments don’t look much cooler than this one.
11. Amazon Bypasses Pittsburgh For HQ2
The year-long sweepstakes didn’t deliver the desired result for the city.
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