The famed abolitionist — who escaped slavery and settled in Philadelphia, leading other enslaved Black women and men to freedom on the Underground Railroad — worked as a scout, spy and nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War, and helped lead 150 Black soldiers on a gunboat raid in South Carolina.
NEPA’s “twin cities” have some interesting history — and a pizza mecca between them.
As part of an effort to promote international understanding, Philadelphia has 11 sister cities in 10 countries. Here’s a bit about each one.
Is it just us, or does Pennsylvania seem like it has more R-rated town names than any other state?
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.
Learn about the unusual cults and religious groups that have roots in Pennsylvania.
Read about the final days of the most well-known American renaissance man, Ben Franklin.
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here's what you need to know about Labor Day.
From purchasing vehicles on Sundays to whistling on the streets in certain towns, Pennsylvania has some weird, obscure laws still on the books.
The stories behind the animals, boats, trains, and beverages that officially represent the Keystone State.
