Holidays
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Meet Bucks County’s king of Christmas cookies. This year he’ll bake over 2,000
As of the first week of December, Bahmueller had baked nearly 2,000 cookies, enough to nearly fill the two regular size freezer compartments and a mini fridge in the basement.
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When the ball just won’t do: The wacky things Pennsylvania drops on New Year’s Eve
The abundance of hometown pride is evident in the different New Year’s Eve celebrations across the state, when weird things start dropping at midnight.
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As Jewish communities mourn, a Pa. Capitol menorah lighting celebrates Hanukkah
“We know that in the darkest night, our light will leave no space for darkness to remain.”
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York ranked among top 10 US towns for real-life Hallmark charm
Among the top 10 U.S. towns, little old York ranked as Pennsylvania’s most Hallmark-like town, landing in 10th place, behind Littleton, Colorado, Fairbanks, Alaska and Burlington, Vermont. Puyallup, Washington took first place.
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Where to volunteer in PA as a family
Learn where you can spend time together as a family while giving back to the community.
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9 Pennsylvania day trip ideas that are perfect around the holidays
Hit up these spots on a wintry Pennsylvania day trip.
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12 traditional Pennsylvania Christmas dishes & drinks
This being Pennsylvania, you might not be surprised that nearly half of these traditional Christmas dishes are cookies.
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This Erie Santa has been spreading Christmas magic for over 30 years
Spaeder portrayed Santa the first time over 30 years ago at a family party, and he has continued to do so during the holiday season ever since.
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I ran the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon—here’s what it was really like
The City of Brotherly Love showed its love to runners during the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon. Here’s what it was really like.
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Shop small at these holiday markets & craft fairs across PA
Support Pennsylvania makers and small businesses while shopping the season’s most festive holiday markets.
