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The Funky Little Pennsylvania Town That Feels Like Stepping Into A Vintage Movie Set

Somewhere in the Pocono Mountains, tucked between two green ridgelines like a secret someone forgot to keep, sits Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, a town so impossibly charming it almost doesn’t seem real. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out on one of the most visually stunning, historically rich, and genuinely...

Jim Thorpe, PA · 2d
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The Pennsylvania Mystery That Still Has No Clear Answer

Next time you go hiking in Bucks County, be sure to pack a hammer and don’t be alarmed if you hear eerie sounds coming from deep inside the woods. No, these noises are not made by humans, animals, or even the movement of trees, but rather by a group of stationary boulders that emit a […]

Bucks County, PA · 10d

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This Overlooked Pennsylvania Town Has Homes Under $150,000 That Locals Are Snapping Up Fast

Here’s a question worth sitting with for a moment: what if the best place to live in Pennsylvania isn’t the place everyone’s already talking about?. Altoona has been sitting quietly in the Allegheny Mountains, doing its thing, building its community, and maintaining its character while the rest of the country has been busy arguing about which overpriced city is the most desirable place to spend all of your money on rent.

Altoona, PA · 2d
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Onward State

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No Refund Theatre Presents: ‘The Real Housewives Of Altoona’

A dinner party turned murder mystery.

Altoona, PA · 15h

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Local history: Wilson College changes with times

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wilson College helped change the landscape of women’s education, not just in Franklin County, but across the nation. This is part two of a two-part series looking back at the history of Wilson College and the impact it has had on the world. Turn of...

Chambersburg, PA · 2d

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Voices of Altoona concert to represent student vocalists across ages

On Nov. 12, the Voices of Altoona concert will take place in the high school auditorium. This concert will start at 7:00 p.m.. Feature performances from the elementary All City Chorus, Junior High School vocal ensemble and the high school vocal ensemble will occur. It will showcase the voices across...

Altoona, PA · 2d

WTAJ

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Centre County honors veterans with annual ceremony in Bellefonte

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Centre County was one of many areas celebrating Veterans Day with its annual ceremony. The warm weather led to a “good turnout” Wednesday morning, according to event organizers. “Veterans Day is different to Memorial Day. This is for all that served, and I think it’s to honor those because I think […]

Centre County, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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‘Holiday Lights on the Lake’ returns, celebrating its 30th season through festive displays

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Holiday Lights on the Lake returns to Lakemont Park, spreading holiday cheer through nearly 200 light displays. Attendees will get to enjoy the festive displays, with favorites such as the Avenue of Trees and Tunnel of Lights to visit. Many different holiday activities, shopping, performances, and other […]

Altoona, PA · 1d

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'A natural fit:' Cresson native shares journey from golf player to professional teacher

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — From being the only girl on her high school golf team to becoming one of the top teaching professionals in the country, Cresson native Melissa Dziabo has built quite the career. But no matter how far golf has taken her, she's never forgotten where...

Cresson, PA · 1d

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Pennsylvania Has 4 Restored Grist Mills Where Water Wheels Still Turn For Visitors

One Pennsylvania mill lets you eat breakfast while a 24-foot water wheel turns on the other side of the glass. I love that detail. It makes pancakes feel like a field trip. That mill is not the only one still at work. Across the state, old wheels keep scooping creek water and spinning heavy stones.

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Greencastle Heritage Christmas plans tree lighting, parade and family activities

GREENCASTLE, Pa. — A tree lighting ceremony, Christmas parade, downtown celebrations and holiday shopping events will highlight the 36th annual Greencastle-Antrim Heritage Christmas in November and December. The Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce’s schedule includes a Nov. 20 tree lighting, the Nov. 21 Greencastle Christmas Parade and Heritage Christmas in...

Greencastle, PA · 20h

Franklin County Free Press

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Local Christmas Parades and Holiday Events Scheduled for November and December

Christmas parades, tree lightings and holiday parties are scheduled in area communities from Nov. 19 through Dec. 12, according to a schedule shared by Jakey Kryder in the “Chambersburg, It’s what’s going on!” Facebook group. The schedule lists the following parades:. Thursday, Nov. 19: Carlisle at...

Chambersburg, PA · 2d

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BA’s 2026 PennDOT snowplow now complete

Bellwood-Antis is proud to announce that our PennDOT snowplow is officially complete. It has been entirely painted by our finest students with the help of Mrs. McNaul and will shortly be exhibited at PennDOT in Hollidaysburg. A lot of work went into this plow – a lot of work we’re sure will pay off.

Hollidaysburg, PA · 20h

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American Legion Post 779 joins community Trunk or Treat event

CENTRE HALL — All four organizations affiliated with the Centre Hall American Legion Post 779 — the post, Sons of the American Legion, Legion Auxiliary, and Legion Riders — participated in the annual Trunk or Treat event hosted by The Meadows Psychiatric Center on Wednesday, Oct. 28 in Centre Hall.

Centre Hall, PA · 20h

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Veterans groups, Fire Department and students march in Johnstown Veterans Day parade

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Veterans Day was marked in Johnstown with an annual parade that brought community groups and veterans organizations together on Main Street. Parade participants marched down Main Street Wednesday evening as communities across the nation and the commonwealth honored those who served. The parade featured the...

Johnstown, PA · 7h

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Tribute ceremony honors Revolutionary War veterans in Somerset County; preserves heritage

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — As we continue to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, the Daughters of the American Revolution held a special ceremony on Saturday in Somerset County. The three Revolutionary War veterans were laid to rest a long time ago, but the Forbes Road Chapter has...

Somerset County, PA · 3d

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How a local nonprofit is helping veterans heal through music

(WHTM) — Pennsylvania has nearly 700,000 veterans, the fifth-largest veterans’ population in the country. Some of them live with PTSD, and a local nonprofit is helping them heal through music. Guitars 4 Vets, which started in 2018, is striking a chord in two different locations: the Lebanon VA hospital and at St. Joan of Arc’s […]

Hershey, PA · 1d

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Murder in the Winner’s Circle by M.J. Evans

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from Great Escapes Book Tours. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. THE SECOND BOOK IN THE HARNESS RACING MYSTERY SERIES. A Birthday Celebration. A Champion Horse. A Deadly Toast. Alfred Wellington has everything he...

Ashville, PA · 16h

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Greencastle’s Lights of Love offers holiday tributes to loved ones

GREENCASTLE, Pa. — The Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce and Grambo’s Attic of Greencastle will honor community members’ loved ones through the annual Lights of Love program, with dedicated lights on the community Christmas tree and names displayed on scrolls in the square. The lights will be revealed at this year’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 20, beginning at 7 p.m.

Greencastle, PA · 20h