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10 PA sites & tours that bring women’s history to life for kids
This Women’s History Month, explore the stories of famous and everyday women who shaped Pennsylvania.
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How one Pennsylvania nonprofit is showing up for families when the system doesn’t
Nonprofit Maternity Care Coalition in Pennsylvania works to address the specific needs of clients in the area, as well as social inequities in healthcare and the workforce, and government policies that impact high-risk and vulnerable groups.
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PennDOT said ‘no’ to these Pennsylvania vanity plate requests in 2025
Pennsylvania’s 2025 list of rejected vanity plates includes old classics, like the Seinfeld-inspired “ASSMAN,” “OMFG,” and “EF CNCR” to variations of the newest words and phrases in the American lexicon, such as “GYATTT” and “HAWK2 UH.”
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Believe it or not, Pennsylvania winters are getting shorter
It’s hard to believe, what with the blizzards and extended stretches of freezing temps we’ve endured in the commonwealth this winter, but analysis from a climate research organization shows that winter in some Pa. cities is shorter than it was 30 years ago.
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The 10 best pizzas in Pittsburgh, according to one local
We asked local foodie Stacy Rounds to write about her 10 favorite pizza places in Pittsburgh. Here’s what she said.
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What it’s like to drive a Zamboni? Lake City man shares his story
Lake City’s Tom Klep works as the building and grounds manager for the arena and UPMC Park. This time of year, one of his main duties is to operate the Zamboni.
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SAVE Act opponents say it would affect PA women, voters of color
Months ahead of the midterm elections, federal lawmakers are considering sweeping new rules for voters – and voting-rights advocates say the changes could have serious consequences in Pennsylvania.
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Here’s why Pine Creek Rail Trail is Pa.’s 2026 Trail of the Year
If you are looking for a new trail to explore this year, you may want to head to Lycoming and Tioga counties.
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9 interesting facts about the PA-born pretzel paradise, Auntie Anne’s
Be careful reading these facts about Pennsylvania-born Auntie Anne’s, the biggest soft pretzel company in the world, because you might just find yourself on the way to the mall to satisfy a soft pretzel craving.
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All about the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre: History, 2026 shows & more
Watch a Broadway-quality show alongside a delicious meal at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster.

























