History
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Jimmy Stewart film spotlights Mercersburg Academy legacy
Mercersburg Academy is highlighting one of its most notable graduates ahead of the theatrical release of “JIMMY,” a biographical film that explores the life of actor and World War II veteran Jimmy Stewart.
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Did you know Philadelphia has 11 sister cities?
As part of an effort to promote international understanding, Philadelphia has 11 sister cities in 10 countries. Here’s a bit about each one.
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The freakiest UFO sightings in Pennsylvania history
From a famous “space acorn” to a UFO spotted alongside Bigfoot (really!), here are the stories behind some of the strangest UFO sightings in Pennsylvania.
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We asked, you answered: Pennsylvanians share their memories of 9/11
On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Keystone newsletter readers share their reflections of that day.
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Keeping the story of Flight 93 alive, as living memories become fewer
How is the legacy of the passengers and crew who fought back taught to new generations?
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One attack, many Americas: Why 9/11 and its many griefs land differently 25 years later
When the planes crashed and the buildings fell on that sunny September morning 25 years ago, the shock waves of dismay and grief went far past downtown New York City, rural western Pennsylvania and just outside Washington, D.C.
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Volunteers prep 3,000 US flags for display on 25th anniversary of 9/11
The 3,000 flags will be displayed in a field at West Manheim Elementary School on 9/11.
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Your guide to Pennsylvania’s official (pretty much) everything
The stories behind the animals, boats, trains, and beverages that officially represent the Keystone State.
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Pennsylvania’s quirky towns: Unraveling the histories behind oddball names
If you’ve ever wondered how Forty Fort, Bird-in-Hand, and Jersey Shore got their names, have we got a story for you.
