Culture
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Lehigh’s bed races: A spirited (and now safe) tradition
Bed Races at Lehigh are a cherished tradition during Spirit Week. With new safety measures in place, students race beds down Packer Ave.
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Denzel Washington keeps August Wilson’s Pittsburgh cycle in the family with ‘The Piano Lesson.’
In “The Piano Lesson,” which debuts on Netflix Friday, the screen legend hands the reins to his son, Malcolm Washington, who makes his directorial debut in a production starring his brother, John David Washington, and featuring contributions from his sisters.
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8 iconic TV shows set in Pennsylvania
From quirky workplace comedies to gripping dramas, discover how Pennsylvania’s cities and culture have shaped some of television’s most beloved series.
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10 fiction books set in Pennsylvania
Discover 10 compelling books set in Pennsylvania, from gritty literary fiction to YA adventures.
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Powerful art that mobilizes Gen Z: The “We The Future” campaign is inspiring new voters across America
Amplifier and Good Trouble Collaborative have partnered with exciting artists to create the “We The Future” campaign, geared towards uplifting and inspiring Gen Z voters ahead of the 2024 election.
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Scoop by scoop: 10 cool facts about Penn State Creamery
Discover how the Penn State Creamery achieved a sweet slice of success right here in Pennsylvania.
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8 things you may not know about Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie has been receiving a fair amount of attention recently, as Pennsylvania’s northwestern corner is the only spot in the state where the full totality of next month’s total solar eclipse will be visible. But Pennsylvania’s fifth-largest city remains a mystery to many others throughout the commonwealth.
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Here’s the buzz about Scranton’s mural of bees in tutus
A distinctive mural in downtown Scranton depicting bees in tutus is part of a global art project that aims to highlight the importance of unity.
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A follow-up to ‘Mare of Easttown’ is being filmed in Delco, and you can be in it
Mark Ruffalo is reportedly set to star in “Task,” a follow-up to the Emmy-winning show that was shot in and around Philadelphia.
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Meet 9 trailblazing women from Pennsylvania who changed the game in so many ways
Women’s History Month is an ideal time to highlight the efforts of some of Pennsylvania’s impactful women.
