A woman was the voice of Erie’s Black community a century ago
A young Black woman was the voice of Erie's African American community a century ago.
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2026
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PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY
Feb
2026
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Federal judge orders the restoration of exhibits on slavery to the President’s House in Philadelphia
In a Presidents’ Day ruling invoking 1984, a federal judge rejected the government’s authority to remove slavery exhibits from Philadelphia's President's House.
Feb
2026
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The Valentine’s Day operation in Pittsburgh that made medical history
On Feb. 14, 1984, Dr. Thomas Starzl performed the world’s first heart-liver transplant at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Feb
2026
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Explore the legacy of Philadelphia’s Black Founding Fathers
Philadelphia’s Black Founding Fathers fought for freedom during an era when it was routinely denied to Black people.
Feb
2026
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Special Olympics Pennsylvania 48th Winter Games set for Seven Springs
Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) is gearing up to take to the slopes and course in Somerset County for the 2026 Winter Games.
Feb
2026
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10 key stops on the Underground Railroad in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 61 locations listed on the Network to Freedom, the National Park Service’s preservation of sites related to the Underground Railroad. Learn about 10 spots across the state widely recognized as key stops in helping Black Americans to escape enslavement.
Jan
2026
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Everything to know about Groundhog Day 2026 in Punxsutawney
Celebrate Groundhog Day 2026—and its ancient origins—at the popular Western Pa. event where you can catch a glimpse of the world’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil.
Jan
2026
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7 places where you can explore the Whiskey Rebellion in Western PA
Pennsylvania historic sites, small towns, and distilleries trace a rebellion that was about much more than whiskey.
Jan
2026
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How the Philadelphia area played a role in Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy
From attending seminary school in Delaware County, to his efforts to help desegregate Girard College, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s history in the Philly area runs deep.
Jan
2026
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How soap led police to killers of Erie industrialist 81 years ago
Dubbed the "Hilltop Murder," the 1945 killing of Joseph B. Campbell at his Millcreek home was "one of Erie County's most atrocious crimes," according to the Erie Daily Times.
