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Your glossary of Pennsylvania sayings and slang
Yinz and youse can learn how the commonwealth’s rich history is reflected in local Pennsylvania sayings and slang.
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8 spots in Pa. perfect for a spring break staycation
Pennsylvania’s cities, parks, and small towns promise a stay-at-home spring break to remember.
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Spring events in Pennsylvania that are worth traveling to
Celebrate spring in Pennsylvania with festivals, wildflowers, sports, and one-of-a-kind local events.
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Inside Scranton’s beloved St. Patrick’s Day Parade
“Parade Day” attracts tens of thousands of people to downtown Scranton each March.
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Get to know Pennsylvania’s viral animal stars
These Pennsylvania animals have fans far beyond the state’s borders.
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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 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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The history behind PA’s infamous Altoona-style pizza (+ where to get it)
Sicilian crust, green peppers, and—that’s right—yellow American cheese. Here’s everything you need to know about Altoona-style pizza.
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9 interesting facts about the PA-born pretzel paradise, Auntie Anne’s
Be careful reading these facts about Pennsylvania-born Auntie Anne’s, the biggest soft pretzel company in the world, because you might just find yourself on the way to the mall to satisfy a soft pretzel craving.
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All about the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre: History, 2026 shows & more
Watch a Broadway-quality show alongside a delicious meal at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster.
