Hunger Pains

Yeah, we're hungry.

Like seriously friggin' hungry.

And we need your help.

We plan on finally doing our pizza reviews, and we already have a
few choice places picked out.

What we need from you is a suggestion on where we should go.

And not just where, but what we should order.

We're talking specifics.

Crust.
Toppings.
Appetizers.
Beer.

We wanna know what you order.


Now, you may not be totally willing to indulge us with all of your
dinner secrets.

That's understandable.

We are secretive about certain things.


Wait.

No we aren't.

We spew every little mind-nugget daily for you to read and enjoy.

It's what makes us charming.


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Post it here.
Post it on our facebook page.
Send it in an email to thenewkblog@gmail.com.

Whatevs.

Just help us already!

Random Picture Monday (03-05-12)

Up on Sinclair.

What The Dilly?

Very few people can sum up the questions that a collective group
of people may have about a subject.

There are many questions unanswered about what happened
to the man that disappeared last week and turned up at a
Pittsburgh hospital.

No doubt, it's a sensitive subject.

But many of us took worrying about Chad very seriously.

And in some strange way, we feel as though we "deserve" the full story.

Obviously, it's none of our damn business.

But it's hard to just stop caring about something/someone that
you put forth an effort to worry about.

Most people don't say anything.

But there are a few folks out there with the uncanny ability to express
in writing the thoughts and concerns of their fellow man.

Frank the Stank, is one of those people.


Here is his latest treasure sent to our gmail account...

What up newk dudes. this is frank the stank and i wanted to kno if there was more to da story about that kid gone missin. i was lookin all over constiution for that dude since yall said sumpthin. i was lookin for the black whip you said he was drivin. i didnt see nuthin with him in it. and i was worried yo. i told my boys to keep a look out. then you say he shows up at a hospitol yesterday. i also heard he gave a wrong name and the cops cant be tellin his story cause he 19 and theres a law about that. what the dilly. i wanna know what happened to this guy. why he just roll like that. just took some money and his laptops and left for a week. im glad they found him but i need to know what up. if yall here sumpthin you best email or text me. heres my digits to my cricket celly 724-881-****. hit me up.

peace- Frank the stank

We're sure that many of you have the same (okay... similar) questions as
FTS.

We also are quite curious as to what happened.

But by no means, are we more interested in the story, as we are
in the safety of this young man.


Welcome home, Chad.

We are pulling for everything to work out in your world.

Whatever that may be.

Found

This is going to be short and sweet, as we have a lot going on
this last day or two.

Right, Lucy?

So anyways, we heard some good news yesterday.

We heard that the missing Penn State New Ken student has been
located.

We don't know all the details yet, but word is he checked into an
area hospital (under a different name).

He got recognized by a nurse, who alerted the authorities.



We will give you more info as it filters in, on this developing story.

The Votes Are In

We told you about the Pizza War going on at WCCC yesterday.

Well, the students have spoken...


In fact, 102 of them spoke.

Hopefully not with their mouths full of cheesy love.

And we're told that results were incredibly close for all 5 downtown
shops that entered.

But just like local blogging, there has to be a winner.

And since we don't know anything about making pizza,
we can only rule in the internet geekiness department.


Have we delayed long enough in telling you the winner yet?


Maybe?


Now, we don't know how the blind judging went.

Did they blindfold 102 students?

That sounds kinda dangerous to us.

Maybe they just had the pizza cut up on unlabeled plates?

Maybe they trusted the students to cover their own eyes while
they noshed on the vittles?


Whatever was decided to be the best method for pizza war
integrity, we're sure it was well executed.



So here are the results:



1st Place - P&M Pizza (Arnold)

2nd Place - Perry Di Pizzaman (NewK)

3rd Place - Fox's Pizza (NewK)


Check out the sweet banners each of the winners are now proudly
displaying at their shops.

Oh, and pick us up a pie while you're there.

New Ken/Arnold Pizza Wars 2012

We got a very nice email late last week from the fine folks
at WCCC New Kensington Campus.

They told us about an amazing event they had planned for
next week.

When we got the email, it was referring to this week.

And since we are already backtracking, and trying to make it sound
like we didn't totally screw the pooch and not mention this earlier...

The event is happening today.

And depending on when you are reading this, it may have already happened.

And a winner has likely been crowned.

But you not knowing about it until now, doesn't make it any less awesome.


Here is the press release they sent us:

Media Advisory

Event: WCCC New Kensington Education Center Pizza War

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Time: Noon

Location: WCCC New Kensington Center, 1150 Fifth Avenue, New Kensington





Media contact: Anna Marie Palatella, director, Public Relations

724-925-4091, palatellaa@wccc.edu

________________________

The Westmoreland County Community College New Kensington Education Center will hold its first Pizza War to judge the best pizza in the New Kensington and Arnold area, at noon, Tuesday, February 28 at the center.



One hundred WCCC New Kensington Education Center students will serve as the impartial judges of the blind taste test. Participating eateries, all within walking distance of the center, include Egidio’s Pizzeria, Perry Di Pizzaman, Stella’s and Fox’s Pizza of New Kensington and P&M Pizza, Arnold.



The competition will recognize three winners with gold, silver and bronze awards, which will be determined by the number of students’ votes. Each winner will receive a banner to display at their business proclaiming their standing in the Pizza War.



WCCC New Kensington Center Coordinator Patrick Coulson, who organized the event, said, “We all have a vested interest in the success of New Kensington and Arnold and this is an excellent opportunity to support and showcase our local businesses.”

Copy that, Mr. Coulson.

We share those feelings for this city.

We also share your passion for good pizza.

We look forward to getting some results.

Random Picture Monday (02.27.12)

We had our first Bagel-Dog ever here.

Our lives were changed forever.

Early Edition: We Really Need Your Help (Please Read and Repost)

A local man is missing.

His name is Chad Evanuik.

This is his picture:
He was last seen wearing a brown leather jacket, and blue jeans.

He stands 6 foot 1 inch and has brown hair and eyes.

He drives a 1996 Black Dodge Avenger with a license plate
of FSN-5572.

He has not been seen at school, or anywhere for that matter
since Tuesday.

A very dear friend of ours reached out to us in hopes we could spread
the word about Chad.

He is not a drunk or a partier.

He is a good kid.

Here is a section of the email we received, and it says it all...

Nobody knows anything...all that’s known is that he’s missing.
Normal, responsible people just don’t disappear.

If you have any information at all.

Even if you just think you may have seen him.

Please contact the Frazier Police Dept. at 412-473-3056



Please email this.
Please repost to your facebook.
Please post it to twitter.
Please click the share link.
Please help find Chad.

Fun Needs Your Help

We would totally do it.

But we have other things to do.

Like what, you ask.

Like writing this damn site everyday for nothing but the satisfaction
in knowing that we are looked at as the end-all be-all authority on
the great city of New Kensington.

So there.

Anyways, the city's recreation commission needs your help.

Are you up for the challenge?

See, they plan awesome events such as the Block Party, and the
Christmas Parade.

But they are a bit on the understaffed side of things.

They recently lost 33.333333333333333333% of the committee.

They went from three members, to two.

But they are ready to grow.

10-15 members would be perfect.

These fine people are trying to build spirit in the community.

Are you what they're looking for?

We think you are.

If you feel as though you have the want and will to make a difference
in your neighborhood, here is what you should do...


Contact New Kensington City Hall at 724-337-4523 or via email
at cityclerk@newkensington.org.

We thank you for making things more fun around here.

Fish Sandwich Spotlight

Being that Lent is starting today for you folks that follow that sort
of thing.

You are likely giving up things you like until Easter arrives.

We wish you luck in your venture.


For us, it's the start of Fish Sandwich Season.

And the #4 Fire Hall (near Martin School) is usually our first stop.

We've been eating their golden delicious sammiches for as many years
as we can remember.

They always have a nice array of sides as well.

But we are there for fish.

And lots of it.


They got a hold of us yesterday, to let us know they'd be open
from 3-7pm tomorrow.

If you are hungry, make sure and support your local volunteer firemen.



There are many local organizations doing this, so get out there and eat.