Culture
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Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction: It’s going to be an early spring
Thousands gathered early Friday for the annual Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, where Pennsylvania’s famous furry forecaster called for an early spring.
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William Penn statue will remain at Philadelphia historical site, National Park Service says
The National Park Service has decided against removing a statue of William Penn at a Philadelphia historical site after receiving backlash.
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We asked, you answered: Have you ever made any new year’s resolutions that have had a positive impact on your life?
If you’re struggling to stick with your 2024 new year’s resolution, maybe you can find some inspiration through these resolution success stories.
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Heartwarming tales and hometown heroes: Pennsylvania stories we loved sharing in 2023
From a mission to help those struggling with addiction to Taylor Swift powering local economies, a look back at the news we loved sharing in 2023.
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What a year: These news events dominated Pennsylvania headlines in 2023
From a fiery 50-car train derailment to Taylor Swift being named TIME Magazine’s person of the year, a look back at the headlines that shaped 2023.
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We asked, you answered: What’s a charity or organization in Pennsylvania you feel strongly about donating your time and/or money to?
Our newsletter letter readers share the charities and organizations they support and why they feel strongly about helping.
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Move over, Bad Bunny. Taylor Swift is now the most-streamed artist in the world
From bolstering local economies with her “Eras” tour to being Spotify’s most-streamed artist of the year, 2023 has been pretty good for Berks County’s Taylor Swift.
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Video: Phillies fans keep on dancing after Game 1 NLCS win over Diamondbacks
Calum Scott’s cover of the Robyn banger played again after the Phillies held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 in Monday’s National League Championship Series opener, and the sellout crowd of 45,396 sang along loud and proud.
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Puerto Rican women who paved the way for all Latinas in the US
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Floricua, our sister site focused on sharing stories that matter for Puerto Rican women in Florida, highlighted several Boricua women whose dedication, hard work, and achievements have not only benefited their own communities, but all Latinas.
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Seeing Red: Eagles Fan Taylor Swift Attends Chiefs Game to See Travis Kelce
The Berks County native, who professed her love for the Eagles during a show at Lincoln Financial Field in May, has been romantically linked to the Chiefs All-Pro tight end.
