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The four-mile long Kelly Drive, home to the historic Boathouse Row and annual Dad Vail Regatta, attracts bikers, runners, joggers and walkers to its trail and park, which runs along the Schuylkill River. Visitors without a bike can stop at Wheel Fun Rentals, located at the start of Boathouse Row, for specialty bike and surrey rentals. (Photo: photo by R. Kennedy for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®)
Rides With a View: 6 Great Bike Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania

Whether you’re looking for a challenging overnight ride, or something more leisurely and scenic, the eastern part of the state features great bike trails to suit all skill levels.

PORTLAND, ME - MAY 27: Hunter Owen #10 of the Altoona Curve throws to first base during the eighth inning of the game between the Portland Sea Dogs and the Altoona Curve at Hadlock Field on May 27, 2019 in Portland, Maine. (Photo by Zachary Roy/Getty Images)
Play Ball! A Guide to Minor League Baseball in Pennsylvania

From Erie to NEPA, Pennsylvania has plenty of minor league ballparks where families can see the stars of tomorrow for a fraction of the cost of a big league game.

Emergency personnel work at the site of a deadly explosion at a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pa., Friday, March 24, 2023.  ( Ben Hasty /Reading Eagle via AP)
Death Toll at 7 in West Reading Chocolate Factory Explosion

Officials believe they have found all missing individuals from Friday’s deadly explosion.

Reading School District Superintendent Dr. Khalid N. Mumin hugs Laila Jones, 9, before the PIAA Class 6A championship at the Giant Center, Hershey. caption  Photo by Natalie Kolb 3/25/2017 (Photo By Natalie Kolb/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images)
Shapiro Taps a Former Superintendent of the Year to Be Pennsylvania’s Education Secretary

Khalid Mumin is currently superintendent of the Lower Merion School District in suburban Philadelphia. He was previously superintendent for seven years at the majority Latino Reading School District.

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Here’s Where You Can Embark on a First Day Hike in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's state parks will host more than 40 guided hikes on January 1.

Philadelphia's Mexican Independence Day Festival (Credit: R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia)
How to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month Across Pennsylvania

From Philly to Pittsburgh, cities throughout Pa. are holding celebrations to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans and the growing diversity of our state.

Cumru Twp, PA - June 1: The Sheetz gas station and convenience store on Lancaster Pike In Cumru Township Tuesday morning June 1, 2021. (Photo by Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images)
Pennsylvania Gas Prices Continue to Fall

After reaching a record high of $5.07 per gallon in early June, the average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania is now down to $3.85.