Family
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6 must-visit stops on the Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail in the Lehigh Valley & NEPA
Cool down with a sweet treat along the Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail.
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This weekend in Pa.: The York State Fair returns, and Lake Wallenpaupack turns 100
A centennial celebration in the Poconos for Lake Wallenpaupack, the return of the annual York State Fair, and a math festival (you read that right) in Philadelphia highlight a weekend of family-friendly fun in Pennsylvania.
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Food banks in Pa. struggling to keep up as SNAP cuts leave kids, families hungry
Research shows the changes to SNAP eligibility and funding could follow kids into the classroom this fall.
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9 picture-perfect picnic spots in Philly
Pack a picnic basket and lay out a blanket at these beautiful outdoor spaces in Philadelphia.
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10 last-minute Pennsylvania day trips to make before school starts
From charming small towns to roller coasters, here are 10 Pennsylvania day trips to help you squeeze in one last trip this summer.
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This weekend in Pennsylvania: World Cup watch parties, a firefly fest, and more
From a storied train pulling into Scranton, to a firefly festival in western Pa., to the Lehigh Valley SoccerFest, there’s plenty of family fun to be had across the state this weekend.
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Pennsylvania’s free summer movie nights, park by park
Bring a blanket and set up to watch a new favorite or recent blockbuster at these free outdoor movie nights across Pennsylvania.
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Your 2026 guide to berry picking in Pennsylvania: When & where to find fresh summer fruit
This summer, pick your own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries at berry-picking farms in Pennsylvania.
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How Pennsylvanians can celebrate Pride 2026 (beyond attending a parade)
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community by joining Pride events and supporting local businesses, organizations, and advocacy efforts across the commonwealth.
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We asked, you answered: Has the current economy changed your summer vacation plans?
With rising costs for things like gas, airfare, hotels, and food, summer vacations have become a luxury many families can’t afford, prompting them to “downsize” to a staycation, or scrap summer travel plans altogether.
