State History
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2025 Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney: What to know
Celebrate 2025 Groundhog Day — and its ancient origins — at the popular Punxsutawney event where you can catch a glimpse of the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil.
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An architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania’s Capitol a century ago. They’re still ticking
Visitors to Pennsylvania’s Capitol are drawn to its priceless artwork, polished marble and intricate carvings, but hidden behind the doors of some of its most ornate offices and chambers are another treasure: hundreds of antique clocks that were part of its original design.
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Meet the young woman preserving the history of Lehigh Valley’s LGBTQ+ community in an archive
This local 26-year-old is recording LGBTQ+ history in the Lehigh Valley for current and future generations.
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6 things you may not have known about Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania
Win the dinner table conversation Thursday by rattling off these facts about Thanksgiving in the commonwealth.
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8 foods you didn’t know were invented in PA
Bubble gum, Big Macs, and Hershey Kisses—here’s a look at just some of the treats, snacks and entrees that originated in the Keystone State.
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Denzel Washington keeps August Wilson’s Pittsburgh cycle in the family with ‘The Piano Lesson.’
In “The Piano Lesson,” which debuts on Netflix Friday, the screen legend hands the reins to his son, Malcolm Washington, who makes his directorial debut in a production starring his brother, John David Washington, and featuring contributions from his sisters.
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Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony
The famed abolitionist — who escaped slavery and settled in Philadelphia, leading other enslaved Black women and men to freedom on the Underground Railroad — worked as a scout, spy and nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War, and helped lead 150 Black soldiers on a gunboat raid in South Carolina.
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Unwind and explore: Great spots for a weekend getaway from Pittsburgh
You won’t have to spend too much time in the car to find a variety of ideal spots for a weekend getaway from the Steel City.
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A history of the Pittsburgh Potty
It’s a standalone toilet commonly found in Pittsburgh homes, but why?
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Your official rock hunting guide to Pennsylvania’s coolest native stones
Pennsylvania’s varied geology makes it an ideal place to hunt for unique rocks, crystals, gemstones, fossils, and minerals.
