{"id":22987,"date":"2025-11-03T06:23:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T06:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/22987\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T06:23:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T06:23:13","slug":"skating-through-flames-in-polish-hill-pittsburgh-city-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/22987\/","title":{"rendered":"Skating through flames in Polish Hill &#8211; Pittsburgh City Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129214\" data-id=\"129214\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-1-2.jpg\"  \/>Bobby Redman performs a skateboard trick through a ring of fire during the Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate event in Polish Hill on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129191\" data-id=\"129191\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-2.jpg\"  \/>Josh Moreno skates on the Herron Ave. Bridge during the Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate event in Polish Hill on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129194\" data-id=\"129194\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-7.jpg\"  \/>Joe Conklin announces prizes to skaters on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129190\" data-id=\"129190\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-8.jpg\"  \/>Ryan Hancock performs a trick on a ramp during Shred Till You\u2019re Dead. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129192\" data-id=\"129192\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-4.jpg\"  \/>Skaters take on the ring of fire during the Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate event in Polish Hill on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129197\" data-id=\"129197\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-5.jpg\"  \/>Rickie Rapp rides down Herron Ave. on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129193\" data-id=\"129193\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-6.jpg\"  \/>Skateboarders attend the Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate event in Polish Hill on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"743\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129204\" data-id=\"129204\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-9.jpg\"  \/>Bobby Redman performs a skateboard trick through a ring of fire during the Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate event in Polish Hill on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129199\" data-id=\"129199\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-10.jpg\"  \/>John Paul attends the Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate event on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129189\" data-id=\"129189\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-3.jpg\"  \/>Skateboarders skate on the Herron Ave. Bridge during the Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate event in Polish Hill on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129201\" data-id=\"129201\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-11.jpg\"  \/>Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129207\" data-id=\"129207\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-12.jpg\"  \/>Mike Sims runs through the ring of fire on Herron Ave. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129202\" data-id=\"129202\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-13.jpg\"  \/>Skateboarders attend the Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate event in Polish Hill on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129198\" data-id=\"129198\" data-aspect-ratio=\"683 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-15.jpg\"  \/>Cameron Cunningham skates on Herron Ave. on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129200\" data-id=\"129200\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-16.jpg\"  \/>Brian Cochrane attends Shred Till You\u2019re Dead in Polish Hill on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129210\" data-id=\"129210\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-17.jpg\"  \/>Skateboarders attend the Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate event in Polish Hill on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129208\" data-id=\"129208\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-18.jpg\"  \/>Donald Lester skates down Herron Ave. on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129211\" data-id=\"129211\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-19.jpg\"  \/>Skateboarders attend the Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate event in Polish Hill on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129206\" data-id=\"129206\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-20.jpg\"  \/>Skateboarders attend the Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate event in Polish Hill on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129205\" data-id=\"129205\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-21.jpg\"  \/>Jessie Vantine takes a spill on Herron Ave. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129209\" data-id=\"129209\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-22.jpg\"  \/>Eddie Schoemaker skates down Herron Ave. on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129212\" data-id=\"129212\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-23.jpg\"  \/>Joe Conklin helps up Parker Colbert during the Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate event on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129203\" data-id=\"129203\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110125_SkateDeath-24.jpg\"  \/>Skaters prepare the ring of fire on Herron Ave. Credit: Mars Johnson<a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hundreds of skateboarders took to Herron Ave. in Polish Hill on Saturday for the first ever Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate event. The public event spanned Herron Ave. with skate races down the steep winding hill to ramps and rails on the Herron Ave. bridge. Skaters competed in contests all day, performing their best tricks for cash prizes handed out by organizer Joe Conklin. Conklin told CP, \u201cThis was a lot of behind the scenes work, we had to jump through a lot of legal hoops, not just fire hoops today, but this is all for the community. No one else is doing anything like this out on the east coast and we wanted to shed a spotlight on all of these awesome skaters we have here in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas.\u201d After an exciting day of community skateboarding, organizers prepared a ring of fire for skaters to jump through. With fire marshals at the ready, Conklin and his friends set the ring ablaze, illuminating the bridge. A select few grabbed their boards and successfully skated through the flames.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pghcitypaper.com\/pittsburgh-pittsburghcitypapersmembershipcampaign-page\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Love-This-Story_700x80.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7635\" style=\"width:810px;height:auto\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>RELATED\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\tTagged: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pghcitypaper.com\/tag\/community\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">community<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pghcitypaper.com\/tag\/herron-ave\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Herron Ave.<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pghcitypaper.com\/tag\/pittsburgh\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pittsburgh<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pghcitypaper.com\/tag\/polish-hill\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Polish Hill<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pghcitypaper.com\/tag\/skateboarding\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Skateboarding<\/a>\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bobby Redman performs a skateboard trick through a ring of fire during the Shred Till You\u2019re Dead skate&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":22988,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[524,15330,73,75,74,15331,13127],"class_list":["post-22987","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-pittsburgh","tag-community","tag-herron-ave","tag-pittsburgh","tag-pittsburgh-headlines","tag-pittsburgh-news","tag-polish-hill","tag-skateboarding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22987","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22987"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22987\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22988"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22987"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22987"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22987"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}