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Celebrate Pennsylvania’s rich history: Free entry to museums and landmarks on Charter Day
On March 4, 1861, William Penn was granted a charter from England’s King Charles II to create the state of Pennsylvania. To celebrate, many state sites are offering free admission on Sunday.
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What is a mud sale? Inside the Lancaster area’s Pennsylvania Dutch tradition
Mud sales are a peek inside Pennsylvania Dutch culture—and a great way to score goods like Amish-made furniture, quilts, and farm and garden supplies.
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10,000 gallons of oil spilled during J&K scrapyard fire, officials say
The state Department of Environmental Protection reported that oil and other fluids that had flowed into the creek could be seen as far downstream as the Susquehanna River.
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Forget myths, here are the facts about reassessments in Pennsylvania
There are 27 counties in Pennsylvania that have not held a countywide property reassessment since 1999 or earlier. They cover Philadelphia’s collar, some urban areas and vastly rural spaces all around the state. Another 26 counties were reassessed between 2000 and 2019.
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10 PA sites & tours that bring women’s history to life for kids
This Women’s History Month, explore the stories of famous and everyday women who shaped Pennsylvania.
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How one Pennsylvania nonprofit is showing up for families when the system doesn’t
Nonprofit Maternity Care Coalition in Pennsylvania works to address the specific needs of clients in the area, as well as social inequities in healthcare and the workforce, and government policies that impact high-risk and vulnerable groups.
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PA small business owners struggle in wake of tariffs
A Pennsylvania coffee shop owner said President Donald Trump’s new tariffs are the latest move putting real pressure on small businesses like hers.
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PennDOT said ‘no’ to these Pennsylvania vanity plate requests in 2025
Pennsylvania’s 2025 list of rejected vanity plates includes old classics, like the Seinfeld-inspired “ASSMAN,” “OMFG,” and “EF CNCR” to variations of the newest words and phrases in the American lexicon, such as “GYATTT” and “HAWK2 UH.”
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PA issues ‘do not eat’ fishing order in 3 counties due to contaminants
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Health and Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) issued on Feb. 27 a “Do Not Eat” advisory for all species of fish in Briar Creek in Columbia County and Middle Spring Creek in Cumberland and Franklin counties.
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Martin’s partners with Rutter’s to bring BBQ chip seasoning to hot food
Martin’s Potato Chips has partnered with Rutter’s to bring its barbecue seasoning out of the chip bag and onto the hot food menu.
