Holidays
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July Fourth extreme heat wave kills 7 in Philadelphia as dangerous climate-fueled conditions continue
During the Fourth of July, PA families expected festivities. Instead, a climate-fueled dome over the East Coast drove triple-digit heat in Philadelphia, killing seven people and forcing several heat health emergency measures.
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Pennsylvania’s biggest 4th of July celebrations for America’s 250th birthday
Check out the festivals, fireworks, and fanfare unfolding across Pennsylvania this Fourth of July to mark the nation’s 250th birthday.
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10 fun & affordable ways to spend Memorial Day weekend in PA
Whether you’re looking for an outdoor excursion or small town charm, here are 10 ways to spend a fun (and affordable!) Memorial Day weekend in Pennsylvania.
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Earth Day events across PA (+ how to step up your sustainability all year long)
Earth Day events throughout the state promote living sustainably, volunteering to protect your environment, and appreciating the wonders of nature.
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Inside Scranton’s beloved St. Patrick’s Day Parade
“Parade Day” attracts tens of thousands of people to downtown Scranton each March.
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Cod Almighty. Iceland-to-Pgh. connection strong in fish fry season
From parish halls to fire departments, fish at the center of one of the region’s most beloved traditions during Lent is hauled from icy waters around Iceland and the Faroe Islands and shipped thousands of miles before landing on a Styrofoam plate in West View or Deutschtown.
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Lunar New Year 2026 events, parades in Bucks County, Philadelphia area
Prepare to welcome the “Year of the Horse,” with many ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
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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.
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Love story for the ageless: How love, and first-time marriage, came calling in their 70s
From online friendship to IRL romance. The courtship of Terry Nau and Gwen Shrift
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‘All things chocolate’ at Death by Chocolate event in Meyersdale
The Friends of the Meyersdale Public Library’s annual Death by Chocolate event is a chocolate extravaganza with a judging competition, auction and bake sale as an annual fundraiser for the library.
