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Apr 2026 9

Real-life locations from ‘The Office’ you can visit

By Kalena Thomhave | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

Check out the real places in Scranton referenced in NBC’s ‘The Office.’

The hit sitcom “The Office” was famously set in northeastern Pennsylvania’s Scranton, a former anthracite coal capital and archetypal post-industrial city.

Mar 2026 31

10 moments that shaped labor history in Pennsylvania (for better or worse)

By Kalena Thomhave | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

Workers built Pennsylvania—and they’ve also been building labor power since the first crews laid railroad tracks and miners descended beneath the earth.

From garment workers in Philadelphia and coal miners in the northeast to steel workers in the west and service employees across the state, Pennsylvania has seen strikes, setbacks, and victories that have shaped the nation’s labor movement.

Mar 2026 24

Your guide to protesting in Pennsylvania

By Kalena Thomhave | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Kalena Thomhave

Here’s what to know about keeping yourself safe while making your voice heard by protesting in Pennsylvania.

Protesting is a time-honored tradition with a long history of challenging established power structures and pushing for change.

Mar 2026 13

Spring events in Pennsylvania that are worth traveling to

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

Celebrate spring in Pennsylvania with festivals, wildflowers, sports, and one-of-a-kind local events.

As wildflowers and gardens bloom across the state, Pennsylvania’s vibrant festival season kicks off, baseball fans hold onto hope, and communities recognize shared heritage through annual traditions.

Mar 2026 12

Inside Scranton’s beloved St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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

“Parade Day” attracts tens of thousands of people to downtown Scranton each March.

Scranton’s St. Patrick’s Parade isn’t just any parade—it’s the city’s parade.

Mar 2026 4

Get to know Pennsylvania’s viral animal stars

By Kalena Thomhave | ANIMALS, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

These Pennsylvania animals have fans far beyond the state’s borders.

Animals have always lived alongside us, from the pets in our homes to the wildlife just outside our doors.

Mar 2026 3

What is a mud sale? Inside the Lancaster area’s Pennsylvania Dutch tradition

By Kalena Thomhave | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

Mud sales are a peek inside Pennsylvania Dutch culture—and a great way to score goods like Amish-made furniture, quilts, and farm and garden supplies.