In the world of sports, New Kensington’s Willie Thrower cemented his place in history when he became the first Black quarterback to take a snap in the NFL in 1953. In his hometown, he was known as a humble, hardworking and family-oriented man, said Melvyn Smith, a longtime friend of
Courtney Kobelenske is like every parent who wants the best for their children. So when she came to the realization that her teen daughter’s challenges have kept her from participating in traditional school sports and activities, she took matters into her own hands and organized the first Alle-Kiski Inclusion Games
About nine years ago, two sisters started with a mixer and an idea to make small gourmet cupcakes and large old-time cookies served with a mix of fun and inclusiveness. Courtney Kobelenske and Kylie Lash, both of Lower Burrell, opened Cora Lee Cupcakes, now based in New Kensington’s Feldarelli Square,
Who: Burrell School District life skills students
Details: 15 favorite recipes by 15 students
Price: $10. Proceeds will go to Burrell School District life skills classrooms
Where: Available at Cora Lee Cupcakes, Feldarelli Square, 2300 Freeport Road, New Kensington. For details, call 724-681-5498
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As the pandemic zapped the usual educational experience for many students, one Lower Burrell family came up with an alternative educational adventure.
The Kobelenske family raised money for Burrell School District’s special education life skills students to make their own recipes and pen the cookbook “Special Recipes Made by Special Kids.”