History
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‘The Story of Us, Erie Polonia’: Exhibit shares the history of the city’s Polish community
Bobby Sulecki has been researching the history of Erie’s Polish community since he was 12.
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Unearthing the supernatural: Explore 6 of Pennsylvania’s haunting legends and myths
Pennsylvania has no shortage of locations where spooky happenings from yesteryear are a big part of the attraction. We’re highlighting six such stories, as well as ways to experience pieces of the stories yourself.
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PA OKs sign to mark ‘Our Rosa Parks moment,’ memorializing Levittown’s first Black family
The Pennsylvania State Historical and Museum Commission has approved a highway marker commemorating the ordeal of Levittown’s first Black family, who were greeted with cross burnings and death threats when they moved to the Dogwood Hollow section in 1957.
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9 things you never knew about Pennsylvania native Andy Warhol
Learn about your favorite Pittsburgh-born pop artist with these 9 facts about Andy Warhol.
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Robert Redford’s journey from Bucks County Playhouse to Hollywood legend
Redford, who died on Tuesday at 89, made his Bucks County Playhouse debut in 1959’s “Tiger at the Gate” before returning to New Hope in 1963 to star in Neil Simon’s pre-Broadway production of “Nobody Loves Me.”
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Cult following: 5 strange societies & cults with Pennsylvania ties
Learn about the unusual cults and religious groups that have roots in Pennsylvania.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
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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.
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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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The real founding fathers of Pennsylvania: 9 Indigenous tribes that came first
Long before Pennsylvania was Pennsylvania, Indigenous tribes thrived here—and many still do.
