History
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The last Abt family member talks about the infamous 1976 Bucks County mass murder
For more than half his life, Michael Abt has wondered every day why he’s alive.
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10 moments that shaped labor history in Pennsylvania (for better or worse)
Workers built Pennsylvania—and they’ve also been building labor power since the first crews laid railroad tracks and miners descended beneath the earth.
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Marker, complex name honor Erie’s first Underground Railroad conductor
Emma Howell and her family operated Erie’s first known Underground Railroad station and are credited with helping more than 300 formerly enslaved Blacks reach freedom in Canada.
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Ever wonder why Scranton is called the Electric City?
The “Electric City” moniker is thanks to an electrical innovation Scranton was among the first to adopt.
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‘Don’t give up ship’ attitude fuels plan for state-of-art 1812 museum
The proposed War of 1812 museum and forts — with the Hagen History Center, Maritime Museum and Flagship Niagara — would grow Erie as a destination for heritage tourists, including tourists interested in naval history.
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13 history-making women from Pennsylvania
Women’s History Month is an ideal time to highlight the efforts of some of Pennsylvania’s impactful women.
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Celebrate Pennsylvania’s rich history: Free entry to museums and landmarks on Charter Day
On March 4, 1861, William Penn was granted a charter from England’s King Charles II to create the state of Pennsylvania. To celebrate, many state sites are offering free admission on Sunday.
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A woman was the voice of Erie’s Black community a century ago
A young Black woman was the voice of Erie’s African American community a century ago.
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9 interesting facts about the PA-born pretzel paradise, Auntie Anne’s
Be careful reading these facts about Pennsylvania-born Auntie Anne’s, the biggest soft pretzel company in the world, because you might just find yourself on the way to the mall to satisfy a soft pretzel craving.
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The Valentine’s Day operation in Pittsburgh that made medical history
On Feb. 14, 1984, Dr. Thomas Starzl performed the world’s first heart-liver transplant at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
