History
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Bucks County has a rich ‘haunted’ history. Do you know these local ghost stories?
Some of America’s first rich and powerful families spent time in Bucks County. It was also a stronghold for the Quaker community, which provided sanctuary for runaway slaves using the Underground Railroad.
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Did you know Philadelphia has 11 sister cities?
As part of an effort to promote international understanding, Philadelphia has 11 sister cities in 10 countries. Here’s a bit about each one.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is out now. Here’s what to know
Lights, camera, action. Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has arrived. Are you ready for it?
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11 creepy facts about Pennsylvania that textbooks leave out
You may not have learned these unsettling facts about Pennsylvania in school.
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1894 lynching victim to be remembered with historical marker in Stroudsburg
A historical marker recognizing a lynching victim is set to be erected in Monroe County.
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Philadelphia native Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, youngest Tuskegee Airman, dies at 100
Hardy was the last surviving combat pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen who went overseas. He died last week, according to Tuskegee Airmen Inc.
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‘The Story of Us, Erie Polonia’: Exhibit shares the history of the city’s Polish community
Bobby Sulecki has been researching the history of Erie’s Polish community since he was 12.
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Unearthing the supernatural: Explore 6 of Pennsylvania’s haunting legends and myths
Pennsylvania has no shortage of locations where spooky happenings from yesteryear are a big part of the attraction. We’re highlighting six such stories, as well as ways to experience pieces of the stories yourself.
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PA OKs sign to mark ‘Our Rosa Parks moment,’ memorializing Levittown’s first Black family
The Pennsylvania State Historical and Museum Commission has approved a highway marker commemorating the ordeal of Levittown’s first Black family, who were greeted with cross burnings and death threats when they moved to the Dogwood Hollow section in 1957.
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9 things you never knew about Pennsylvania native Andy Warhol
Learn about your favorite Pittsburgh-born pop artist with these 9 facts about Andy Warhol.
