History
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Happy birthday, Lawrence Park. Town that GE built is 100 years old
Special events, including a July 4 parade and summer productions of “Romeo and Juliet” in the context of the town’s early days, are planned in the yearlong Lawrence Park centennial celebration.
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The Molly Maguires: The PA secret society that took on mining bosses
One of Pennsylvania’s best-kept secrets, the Molly Maguires fought for workers and sometimes clashed with the law. Read on to learn more about them.
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Aliquippa: The tiny Pa. city producing huge NFL stars
Aliquippa, a small Pittsburgh suburb with a population just over 9,000, has produced several NFL greats, including 4 Pro Football Hall of Famers.
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The last Abt family member talks about the infamous 1976 Bucks County mass murder
For more than half his life, Michael Abt has wondered every day why he’s alive.
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10 moments that shaped labor history in Pennsylvania (for better or worse)
Workers built Pennsylvania—and they’ve also been building labor power since the first crews laid railroad tracks and miners descended beneath the earth.
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Marker, complex name honor Erie’s first Underground Railroad conductor
Emma Howell and her family operated Erie’s first known Underground Railroad station and are credited with helping more than 300 formerly enslaved Blacks reach freedom in Canada.
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Ever wonder why Scranton is called the Electric City?
The “Electric City” moniker is thanks to an electrical innovation Scranton was among the first to adopt.
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‘Don’t give up ship’ attitude fuels plan for state-of-art 1812 museum
The proposed War of 1812 museum and forts — with the Hagen History Center, Maritime Museum and Flagship Niagara — would grow Erie as a destination for heritage tourists, including tourists interested in naval history.
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13 history-making women from Pennsylvania
Women’s History Month is an ideal time to highlight the efforts of some of Pennsylvania’s impactful women.
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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.
