Stories tagged: "Northampton County"


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Bigfoot Fever Grips Pennsylvania as Reports of Strange Footprints and Howls Surface

Pennsylvania has recorded more than 100 reported encounters with the elusive Bigfoot over the years, with the earliest reports from the 1970s. Bigfoot believers and enthusiasts will gather to discuss these sightings and more at the Forest County Bigfoot Festival in Marienville this weekend.

Elaine Pivinski (Courtesy Franklin Hill Vineyards)
Meet the OG of Pennsylvania’s Women-Owned Wineries

Elaine Pivinski started Franklin Hill Vineyards with one row of grapes in 1976. Today, the operation includes a winery, a distillery, and three retail shops.

Ice skaters make their way around the new rink at the base of City Hall, Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia. The open air rink is schedule to be open to visitors Feb. 22, 2015(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
8 Cool Spots For Outdoor Ice Skating in Pennsylvania

Throughout Pa., outdoor ice rinks and frozen ponds welcome cold-weather adventurers who are looking to get some exercise, have some family fun, or recreate a scene from their favorite holiday movie. 

US Senate candidate John Fetterman speaks to a crowd of supporters at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Haley O'Brien)
At Bethlehem Rally, John Fetterman and Susan Wild Warn of Dark Days if Republicans Win Big in Midterms

Both candidates said reproductive rights will be stripped away and job creation in Pennsylvania will suffer if their opponents, Dr. Oz and Lisa Scheller, win in November.

Head’s up, Sheetz. Wawa is Moving in on Your Turf

The Delaware County-based convenience store and gas station chain is planning to open as many as 40 new locations in Central Pennsylvania.