State History
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This weekend in Pennsylvania: FIFA fan fest, NASCAR, NEPA yoga, and more
The World Cup celebration begins in Philly, while NASCAR takes over Pocono Raceway, and a scenic bike ride winds through the Lebanon Valley.
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How Pennsylvanians can celebrate Pride 2026 (beyond attending a parade)
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community by joining Pride events and supporting local businesses, organizations, and advocacy efforts across the commonwealth.
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10 Pennsylvania cold cases: Unsolved murders across the state
Learn more about the most head-scratching, heart-wrenching unsolved murders in Pennsylvania.
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8 celebrities who went to college in Pennsylvania
Before they became famous, these public figures spent time in Pennsylvania classrooms.
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Happy birthday, Lawrence Park. Town that GE built is 100 years old
Special events, including a July 4 parade and summer productions of “Romeo and Juliet” in the context of the town’s early days, are planned in the yearlong Lawrence Park centennial celebration.
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The Molly Maguires: The PA secret society that took on mining bosses
One of Pennsylvania’s best-kept secrets, the Molly Maguires fought for workers and sometimes clashed with the law. Read on to learn more about them.
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2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh: What to know before you go
The NFL Draft is expected to draw more than 500,000 fans to Pittsburgh April 23-25.
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10 moments that shaped labor history in Pennsylvania (for better or worse)
Workers built Pennsylvania—and they’ve also been building labor power since the first crews laid railroad tracks and miners descended beneath the earth.
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Marker, complex name honor Erie’s first Underground Railroad conductor
Emma Howell and her family operated Erie’s first known Underground Railroad station and are credited with helping more than 300 formerly enslaved Blacks reach freedom in Canada.
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Ever wonder why Scranton is called the Electric City?
The “Electric City” moniker is thanks to an electrical innovation Scranton was among the first to adopt.
