Mike Ward

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[Mike Ward @mwardPA]

Derry woman's 9-mile river float goes viral, grows into community event

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[cinesthetic. @TheCinesthetic]

REVENGE OF THE NERDS was released 42 years ago today.

The studio expected a modest college comedy. Instead, it became a surprise box office hit, launched a franchise, and turned the film into one of the defining cult comedies of the 1980s.

[Dudes Posting Their W’s @DudespostingWs]

I don’t think people realize how absurd this is. Scottish runner Josh Kerr just broke the mile world record in 3:42.66, an average speed of 16.2 mph. Most people couldn’t even briefly reach that speed, let alone sustain it for an entire mile.

[Mike Ward @mwardPA]

Kecksburg UFO festival delivers other-worldly experience

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[Mike Ward @mwardPA]

@ScottPresler Scott what’s the address so public officials can ask formal questions ?

[BaseballHistoryNut @nut_history]

Most no-hitters - Nolan Ryan(7)
Most one-hitters - Nolan Ryan(12)
Most two-hitters - Nolan Ryan(18)
Most three-hitters - Nolan Ryan(31)

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

If you haven’t seen Summer School multiple times, what the hell are you even doing with your life?

[Phil Collins @PhilCollinsFeed]

41 years ago today - Phil Collins made history as the only artist to perform at Live Aid London and Philadelphia on the same day, travelling by Concorde.

"Why am I playing at both Wembley and Philadelphia? Because I'm mad, that's why."

📹 “Against All Odds” at Wembley Stadium.

[Mike Ward @mwardPA]

Big Boy locomotive chugs through Westmoreland, Allegheny counties

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[Brick Suit @Brick_Suit]

TRAIN BREAK! UP 4014 Big Boy moving upgrade with "stack talk"

Approaching Tunnelhill between the Altoona Curve and Cresson.

Protip: Don't be the one whistling or making unnecessary loud noises as the train approaches 😉👍

[Hood Wild @hoodwild_]

Back in 1991, James Brown called Eddie Murphy to the stage mid show to test if he could actually imitate him, and seconds later Eddie delivered one of the most absurd impressions of his career. Takes serious guts to imitate James Brown right in front of him 😭

[Ladytron Fan Account @Lady_FanAccount]

“So What’cha Want” is from the Beastie Boys’ 1992 album Check Your Head. The track marked an important shift for the group, as they returned to playing their own instruments in the studio rather than relying so heavily on samples. What began as an attempt to build around a soul groove ended up becoming something they recreated themselves, giving the song its raw, funky energy through Ad-Rock’s guitar, MCA’s bass and Mike D’s drums.

It became one of the standout singles of the band’s early-’90s comeback and remains a fan favorite for its chaotic humor, explosive momentum and instantly recognizable video.

[Ed Russo @EdRussoWX]

Crowds gathering at the Rockville Bridge north of Harrisburg for the Big Boy crossing sometime between 3:15 and 4pm.

[Todd Spence @Todd_Spence]

TERMINATOR 2 was such a blockbuster hit in 1991, Robert Patrick reprised T-1000 in the original costume for a VHS retailer promotion urging video stores to carry multiple copies of the film. James Cameron is rumored to have shot this promo himself 🔥

[Paul Anleitner @PaulAnleitner]

The Sandlot has the single greatest vision of American life ever put on film.

This scene is what it’s all about. 🇺🇸

[U.S. Senator John Fetterman @SenFettermanPA]

United States of America, 1776.

US Steel in Braddock, 1875.

First Steelworkers Union Contract, 1937.

Jeep in Butler, 1940.

250 years of industrial dominance, strength, and innovation.

All started right here in Pennsylvania.

Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

[Matt Lively @mattblively]

Alexander Karmanov who is 7’1 is on the ice. He’s towering over the other skaters.

He is set to play at Penn State in 2027 but would become the tallest player to ever debut in the NHL if he were to make it.

[Washington Capitals @Capitals]

Family first ❤️

Welcome back to the Ovechkins!

#Gr8ness

[Ladytron Fan Account @Lady_FanAccount]

Steven Tyler described Cryin’ as “country we just Aerosmith’d it.” The power ballad became one of Aerosmith’s biggest hits of the 90s, reaching #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its iconic music video starring Alicia Silverstone, who would also appear in “Amazing” and “Crazy” became a defining MTV staple and helped cement the band’s massive commercial peak during the Get a Grip era.

[Mike Ward @mwardPA]

Fayette County shapes American history: George Washington, a Civil War orphanage and a World War II general

(Via TribLive) https://t.co/IhkqZpNxdd