State History
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‘The Story of Us, Erie Polonia’: Exhibit shares the history of the city’s Polish community
Bobby Sulecki has been researching the history of Erie’s Polish community since he was 12.
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9 things you never knew about Pennsylvania native Andy Warhol
Learn about your favorite Pittsburgh-born pop artist with these 9 facts about Andy Warhol.
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10 classic roadside diners in Pennsylvania that are worth a detour
These diners in Pennsylvania serve classic comfort food with a side of nostalgic Americana.
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Robert Redford’s journey from Bucks County Playhouse to Hollywood legend
Redford, who died on Tuesday at 89, made his Bucks County Playhouse debut in 1959’s “Tiger at the Gate” before returning to New Hope in 1963 to star in Neil Simon’s pre-Broadway production of “Nobody Loves Me.”
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Happy Valley: How the home of Penn State football got its name
The real story behind Penn State’s Happy Valley might be different from what you’ve heard.
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The real Pa. story that inspired ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’
“The Conjuring: Last Rites” was inspired by a real story out of West Pittston, Pa. Here’s everything you need to know about the Smurl Haunting.
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PA saw a labor massacre 128 years ago. It’s more relevant than ever under Trump
Nineteen striking coal miners were shot and killed in Lattimer for organizing over a century ago. Their story is now more relevant than ever.
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9/11 anniversary services set in Bucks County to honor those lost in terror attacks
Eighteen Bucks County residents and the thousands of other victims who perished in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 will be remembered in a Thursday morning service at the Garden of Reflection in Lower Makefield.
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How romance and a road trip led to the purchase of the world’s oldest drive-in theater
In a romance and adventure worthy of the big screen, a Pennsylvania couple is preserving the past and forging a future as the owners of the world’s oldest operating drive-in movie theater.
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8 extreme Pennsylvania weather events that were caught on tape
From tornadoes to blizzards, watch the wild Pennsylvania weather events that were captured on film.
