Inside Ben Franklin’s final days (and final words) in Philly
Read about the final days of the most well-known American renaissance man, Ben Franklin.
Sep
2024
9
LOCAL HISTORY
Aug
2024
27
What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here's what you need to know about Labor Day.
Aug
2024
16
No singing in the bathtub? A look at Pennsylvania’s weirdest laws
From purchasing vehicles on Sundays to whistling on the streets in certain towns, Pennsylvania has some weird, obscure laws still on the books.
Aug
2024
15
Your guide to Pennsylvania’s official (pretty much) everything
The stories behind the animals, boats, trains, and beverages that officially represent the Keystone State.
Jul
2024
22
A history of the Pittsburgh Potty
It's a standalone toilet commonly found in Pittsburgh homes, but why?
Jul
2024
18
Happy Pennsylvania Day! Here’s why the Keystone State is worth celebrating.
Saturday is National Pennsylvania Day, the perfect time to highlight some of the things that make the commonwealth such a great place to call home.
Jun
2024
6
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.
May
2024
31
10 Pennsylvania buildings that are older than the state itself
Pennsylvania buildings like King George Inn are hundreds of years old and even older than the U.S. Constitution.
Mar
2024
26
Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here's everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
Mar
2024
6
Become a Susquehanna River expert with these 8 engrossing facts
Read on to learn about the history of the Susquehanna River and how you can enjoy the river today — and help protect it for the future.
