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Apple-picking season has arrived in Pennsylvania. Here are 7 orchards to check out
If you love all things apples, here are some suggestions for where to pick your own in Pennsylvania, plus things to consider before heading out.
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What was the mythical creature said to have stalked Erie County in the 1970s?
The legend of the Sheepsquatch, also called Sheepman or Goatman, has circulated around Waterford since the early 1970s, according to a chapter in the book “Pennsylvania in the Paranormal Vortex” by Fred Saluga and Raymond Keller.
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Feathery fall migrations: Keep your eyes peeled for these traveling birds
Spot the birds making their way across Pennsylvania during their autumn migrations south.
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As interest in women’s sports grows, new bars in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh reflect the shift
In Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, new women’s sports bars Marsha’s and Title 9 are redefining the game-day experience, by offering spaces where fans can cheer on their teams in an inclusive environment.
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Social group Sober Erie takes advantage of trends toward mocktails
Organized in 2023 by a health coach, Joelle Mineo, and the self-described “retired party girl” Katrina Turner, they try to gather like-minded folk once a month for “Happier Hours,” at, perhaps curiously, high-end bars where they drink “mocktails,” which are cocktails that do not contain alcohol.
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Pa. senators’ bipartisan plan for online porn tax would generate revenue for state
Pennsylvanians who buy content from or subscribe to online adult websites should pay more than just the state’s 6% sales tax, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers contend.
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Did you know Philadelphia has 11 sister cities?
As part of an effort to promote international understanding, Philadelphia has 11 sister cities in 10 countries. Here’s a bit about each one.
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7 fun facts about ‘The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh’
Welcome the start of the basketball season with Pittsburgh’s only pro basketball team: the fictional Pittsburgh Pisces of the movie “The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh.”
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Feel the chill at these 13 spots to cold plunge in Philadelphia
From sleek wellness studios to outdoor tubs, here’s where you can take the (cold) plunge in the Philly area.
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PA is the country’s largest producer of one food: Can you guess what it is?
More than 60% of the country’s production of one food product is grown in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
