State Events
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From Animal Crackers to Simply Animals: York classic has a new name
Stauffer’s is changing its formula for its most venerable product: Animal Crackers.
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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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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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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania, February 20th – February 26th.
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Feb. 20 through Thursday, Feb. 26.
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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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‘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.
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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.
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Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, predicts six more weeks of winter
This prediction marks 108 times that Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow compared to the only 21 other times that he did not see his shadow. The most recent early spring prediction was in 2024.
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Can’t make it to Punxsutawney on Feb. 2? How to watch Groundhog Day live
While the festivities begin in the early hours of the morning from 3 a.m. to 5 p.m., Groundhog Day is an event that anyone can attend either in-person or virtually.
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Somerset County’s Blooms of Hope 2026 campaign launched
The daffodil, as the first flower of spring, has become the perennial symbol of hope for those facing a cancer diagnosis. This year, as information packets have been sent to local churches, schools and organizations, Somerset County will celebrate its 13th annual Blooms of Hope.
