History
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VIDEO: How to make bolio, a Pennsylvania holiday tradition
A variation of the Lithuanian drink “Krupnik” or “Krupnikas,” boilo is one of the many traditions that Europeans brought to Pennsylvania when they immigrated here to work in the coal mines.
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6 things you may not have known about Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania
Win the dinner table conversation Thursday by rattling off these facts about Thanksgiving in the commonwealth.
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Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony
The famed abolitionist — who escaped slavery and settled in Philadelphia, leading other enslaved Black women and men to freedom on the Underground Railroad — worked as a scout, spy and nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War, and helped lead 150 Black soldiers on a gunboat raid in South Carolina.
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8 Pennsylvania Town Names That Will Make You Blush
Is it just us, or does Pennsylvania seem like it has more R-rated town names than any other state?
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Inside Ben Franklin’s final days (and final words) in Philly
Read about the final days of the most well-known American renaissance man, Ben Franklin.
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What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here’s what you need to know about Labor Day.
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A history of the Pittsburgh Potty
It’s a standalone toilet commonly found in Pittsburgh homes, but why?
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10 Pennsylvania buildings that are older than the state itself
Pennsylvania buildings like King George Inn are hundreds of years old and even older than the U.S. Constitution.
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Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
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Become a Susquehanna River expert with these 8 engrossing facts
Read on to learn about the history of the Susquehanna River and how you can enjoy the river today — and help protect it for the future.
