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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost: The new Pope’s connection to Pennsylvania
Meet Pope Leo XIV: From Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to the papacy, explore his life journey, Pennsylvania connections, and religious views.
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Ephrata family dog’s last meal is a special one thanks to the kindness of strangers
When Hunter Metzger told employees at the Texas Roadhouse in Ephrata that the steak he ordered was his dog Iris’s last meal, they made it ‘with love,’ as instructed.
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8 free things to do Mother’s Day Weekend 2025 in Pittsburgh
You don’t need to spend a lot of money—or well, any money—to celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 in Pittsburgh.
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We asked, you answered: Where do you stand on the legalization of recreational adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania?
While medical cannabis has been legal in Pennsylvania since 2016, legalization for recreational use remains a pipe dream despite strong public support across party lines, and bipartisan support in Harrisburg. We asked our newsletter readers how they feel about it.
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We asked, you answered: If you could describe Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office with one word, what would it be?
To mark the Donald Trump 2.0 100-day milepost, we asked our newsletter readers to describe his first 100 days in office with one word.
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7 Pennsylvania Renaissance fairs to attend in 2025
Get to know the Renaissance fairs taking place across the realm of Pennsylvania in 2025.
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Discover 8 of the best hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania that aren’t in Philly
In towns to the north, west, and south of Philadelphia, you’ll find a good many hoagie shops that rival some of the best in the city.
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Sip, savor, and salsa: Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2025 in PA
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2025 in Pennsylvania at these cultural events, parties, and restaurants.
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8 things to do in Allentown
Check out the coolest things to do in Allentown, the third largest city in Pennsylvania. With a population of about 125,000 people, Allentown is the third largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, the city is roughly halfway between Philadelphia and the Pocono Mountains, offering easy…
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7 Pennsylvania towns that are straight out of a fairytale
These Pennsylvania towns will make you feel like you’ve fallen into a storybook.

























