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Sep 2025 2

8 extreme Pennsylvania weather events that were caught on tape

By Kalena Thomhave | LOCAL NEWS, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

From tornadoes to blizzards, watch the wild Pennsylvania weather events that were captured on film.

floods are among the wild incidences of weather the keystone state has seen

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Your 2025 guide to apple picking in Pennsylvania

By Kalena Thomhave | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

Enjoy a favorite fall pastime by going apple picking in Pennsylvania.

pennsylvania is full of apple orchards ripe for picking

Aug 2025 27

5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history

By The Conversation | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, The Conversation

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.

hollywood and independent films have portrayed the collective efforts of working people on screen for years

Aug 2025 26

Erie, Pennsylvania, nuns who stood up to claims of election fraud win national award

By Votebeat | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Votebeat

After a conservative activist’s social media post suggested that they were up to something, the Benedictine Sisters went public and ‘contested the falsehood immediately.’

erie, pa nuns fought back against claims of election fraud and won a national award

Aug 2025 25

Best dog-friendly spots in every part of PA

By Kalena Thomhave | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

Mark National Dog Day on August 26 by bringing your best friend to these dog-friendly haunts in Pennsylvania.

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9 wacky traditions Pennsylvania colleges keep alive

By Kalena Thomhave | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

From throwing slices of bread to screaming away the stress, here are nine weird Pennsylvania college traditions that help area universities build community.

the University of Pennsylvania has a weird tradition of throwing toast onto the field

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It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?

By KFF Health News | HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY, KFF Health News

Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.