LOCAL CULTURE
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Pennsylvania’s most heartwarming news stories of 2025
The news isn’t always depressing, and these 10 stories prove it.
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When the ball just won’t do: The wacky things Pennsylvania drops on New Year’s Eve
The abundance of hometown pride is evident in the different New Year’s Eve celebrations across the state, when weird things start dropping at midnight.
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As Jewish communities mourn, a Pa. Capitol menorah lighting celebrates Hanukkah
“We know that in the darkest night, our light will leave no space for darkness to remain.”
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I ran the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon—here’s what it was really like
The City of Brotherly Love showed its love to runners during the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon. Here’s what it was really like.
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Christmas in Bethlehem, PA: Explore historical Moravian holiday traditions
Moravian settlers named the Christmas City “Bethlehem” and inspired many of its enduring holiday customs.
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New shoppers guide directs people to products made in PA
As holiday shopping ramps up, Pennsylvania small businesses said growing interest in American-made gifts is giving local manufacturing a boost.
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Everything there is to know about Bushkill Falls, the ‘Niagara of Pennsylvania’
Learn about—and plan a visit to—the eight waterfalls of northeastern Pennsylvania’s Bushkill Falls.
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10 Guinness World Records set in Pennsylvania
From the feats of pogo stick athletes to tens of thousands of cookies, here are 10 Guinness World Records that were broken in Pennsylvania.
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10 cemeteries in Pennsylvania that are reportedly haunted
These 10 cemeteries in Pennsylvania are said to harbor ghosts, restless spirits, and even supernatural creatures.
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Ghost stories that prove Gettysburg is Pennsylvania’s most haunted city
Spooky legends and paranormal tours help fuel Gettysburg’s haunted reputation.
