History
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Happy Pennsylvania Day! Here’s why the Keystone State is worth celebrating.
Sunday is National Pennsylvania Day, the perfect time to highlight some of the things that make the commonwealth such a great place to call home.
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Bigfoot fever grips Pennsylvania as reports of strange footprints and howls surface
Pennsylvania has recorded more than 100 reported encounters with the elusive Bigfoot over the years, with the earliest reports dating back to the 1970s.
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What is Pennsylvania Dutch? Here’s everything you need to know
To answer the question “What is Pennsylvania Dutch?” we dive into the group’s history, culture, and impact on the Keystone State.
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Effort to replace dead and unhealthy trees at Flight 93 memorial in Shanksville expected to take decades
About 700 dead or unhealthy trees were removed nearly a year ago and work has begun to add topsoil and plan for what is expected to be a lengthy effort to rehabilitate the trees in 40 memorial groves and along a central walkway.
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7 Philadelphia libraries named after trailblazing women
Learn about the inspiring women behind the names of seven Philadelphia libraries, from civil rights activists to educators and philanthropists.
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Unpacking NEPA’s surprisingly strong ties to the Mafia
Learn about how the Mafia grew its influence in the shadow of the Pocono Mountains.
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Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture, and education.
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Remembering a pioneer: Radnor to Honor Bishop Richard Allen
Radnor Township will honor AME Church founder Bishop Richard Allen with a wreath-laying ceremony, celebrating his legacy in religious and civil rights history.
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An architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania’s Capitol a century ago. They’re still ticking
Visitors to Pennsylvania’s Capitol are drawn to its priceless artwork, polished marble and intricate carvings, but hidden behind the doors of some of its most ornate offices and chambers are another treasure: hundreds of antique clocks that were part of its original design.
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Pennsylvania’s Bethlehem: The city founded by Moravians on Christmas eve keeps its traditions alive
On Christmas Eve in 1741, Moravian settlers named this Pennsylvania city after the biblical birthplace of Jesus. Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating their Christmas season traditions in Bethlehem.
