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Give back to your community with these volunteer opportunities across Pennsylvania
Strong communities make people feel welcome. And a great way to build community is by volunteering.
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The best in Christmas light displays and tree farms in Eastern Pennsylvania
‘Tis the season for holiday merriment at these magical light displays and sprawling Christmas tree farms in Eastern Pennsylvania.
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10 Pennsylvania towns that really get in the Christmas spirit
Still not in the holiday mood? A visit to any one of these Pennsylvania towns will fix that. Events are happening this weekend through Christmas Eve.
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Time’s Person of the Year: Who else but Taylor Swift?
The Berks County native is the first woman to be selected twice as Time’s Person of the Year, and the first to be selected for an achievement in the arts.
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Need gift ideas? These 8 Black-owned shops in Pa. have something for everyone
You can support diversity in entrepreneurship by shopping local at one of Pennsylvania’s many Black-owned businesses this holiday season.
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Move over, Bad Bunny. Taylor Swift is now the most-streamed artist in the world
From bolstering local economies with her “Eras” tour to being Spotify’s most-streamed artist of the year, 2023 has been pretty good for Berks County’s Taylor Swift.
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Support Local: Your guide to shopping districts across Pennsylvania for Small Business Saturday
We’ve put together a list of local shopping districts and stores all across the commonwealth that have the toys, books, art, clothing, and other gifts you’re seeking, on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 25 this year) and every day.
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Wayward Pennsylvania pig ‘Kevin Bacon’ brought back home thanks to a Benadryl-infused sticky bun
The exploits of the wayward, Gettysburg-area pig attracted the attention of its famous namesake, who now has an invitation to visit Kevin Bacon the pig in person.
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8 must-do activities this fall in Wilkes-Barre
From stunning fall foliage to cozy activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Here are eight of the best fall activities.
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Pennsylvania’s quirky towns: Unraveling the histories behind oddball names
If you’ve ever wondered how Forty Fort, Bird-in-Hand, and Jersey Shore got their names, have we got a story for you.

























