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James Longstreet's Account of the Battle of Gettysburg

At the Battle of Gettysburg (1-3 July 1863) Confederate Lieutenant General James Longstreet urged his commanding officer, General Robert E. Lee, to reposition their forces on the evening of Day 1. Lee refused, as the Union Army was before him and he had never retreated from a battle once engaged.

Gettysburg, PA · 2d

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Pennsylvania rock band to perform in Hershey

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania’s very own hard rock titans, Breaking Benjamin, announced they will be coming to Central Pennsylvania as part of their 2027 tour. The band, which was formed in Wilkes-Barre in 1999 by lead singer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel, is set to perform at the GIANT Center in Hershey […]

Hershey, PA · 2d

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Pennsylvania Couple Spent Nine Years Reviving a Roadside Landmark That Had Been Closed Since 2010

For more than a decade, a roadside landmark stood empty while generations of former customers remembered its homemade treats and distinctive neon sign. Now a Pennsylvania couple has finally brought the historic property back to life after years of planning and renovation. The building first welcomed customers in 1954, becoming...

Gettysburg, PA · 2d

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Reptile House in Druid Hill Park

On August 5, 1948, Mayor Thomas D’Alessandro and other Baltimore City dignitaries came by motorcade to Druid Hill Park for the official opening of the Baltimore Zoo’s new Reptile House. They entered an oval room with a shallow, tile-lined pool at its center where small alligators and turtles swam. Set into the walls of the room were brightly lit tanks containing an eye-popping array of local and exotic snakes, lizards, and amphibians. Artists employed by the City’s Bureau of Parks had painted woodland, desert, or swamp scenes inside each tank to mimic the natural habitats of the occupants.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn gets Baltimore street named in her honor

Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn was in Baltimore on Wednesday, where a street in the Baltimore Peninsula was named in her honor.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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African American History in Pennsylvania's Hershey & Harrisburg Region

Heading to Hershey and Harrisburg? Discover Black History. The Hershey & Harrisburg Region has a long and storied past that often relates in fascinating or unexpected ways to some of the most important aspects, events, and iconic African American figures throughout Black History in America — and you can stand where it happened.

Harrisburg, PA · 3d

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Emerging Screenwriter Gabriel McDonald Earns Baltimore Honor for Story of Family, Home, and Displacement

BALTIMORE, MD - Emerging screenwriter Gabriel McDonald, a first-year student at Morehouse College, has won first place in the high school feature screenplay category of Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s 2026 Baltimore Screenwriting Competition for the screenplay When Walls Speak. Set in East Baltimore, the screenplay follows Elijah Johnson, a...

Baltimore, MD · 3d

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A Historic Pennsylvania Armory Now Has Bowling, Skee-Ball, and 25-Cent Arcade Games

A former military armory in Lancaster now holds more than 40 retro arcade games, six bowling lanes, and a full-service restaurant. At Decades, visitors can play classics like Frogger and Skee-Ball for as little as 25 cents per game. The historic Stahr Armory at 438 N Queen Street has been...

Lancaster, PA · 3d

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Waynesboro man competes for $25,000 in Top Host contest

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — A man who said he has “a knack for announcing” is making a run to win the 2026 Top Host competition with Ryan Seacrest. If successful, Jeffrey Wheeler of Waynesboro will be the special guest on the morning radio show hosted by Seacrest available on the iHeartRadio app and where people listen to podcasts. The champion also will host (solo) a six-episode podcast and earn $25,000.

Waynesboro, PA · 3d

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Gettysburg to Shine With 3,512 Candles Honoring America’s Fallen Civil War Heroes

More than 160 years after the Battle of Gettysburg, the sacrifices of the soldiers who fought to preserve our nation will once again be remembered in a moving tribute. The Gettysburg Foundation is preparing for its 24th Annual Remembrance Day Illumination Saturday, November 21st, at Gettysburg National Cemetery. From 5:30 to 9:30 that evening, 3,512 luminary candles will shine on the graves of Civil War soldiers, while volunteers read aloud the names of those who gave their lives.

Gettysburg, PA · 1d

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National Park Service seeking feedback on trail expansion at Gettysburg National Military Park

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The National Park Service has a proposal for trail expansion at both the Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, and it’s looking for public feedback on its plan. The service said in a press release that the plan would “improve visitor safety, accessibility and connectivity while providing additional […]

Gettysburg, PA · 1d

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These 8 Cozy Secondhand Bookstores In Pennsylvania Are Absolutely Worth The Trip

Want to find the coziest secondhand bookstores in Pennsylvania?. These 8 bookstores offer charming shelves, unique finds, and a browsing experience you’ll want to repeat again and again!. 1. Cupboard Maker Books (Enola) Cupboard Maker Books in Enola is the kind of place that stops you in your tracks...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Hershey Museum opens Hershey movie exhibit

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM)– The Hershey movie comes out in a few weeks, and the Hershey Museum is celebrating early with a special exhibit. Fans of Hershey, or movies in general, can get an in-depth look at Milton and Catherine Hershey’s story and a behind-the-scenes look at how the new movie was made at the all-new […]

Hershey, PA · 1d

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Pennsylvania Shop Reopened Days After a Fallen Tree Damaged Its 18th-Century Building

A fallen tree damaged a historic Pennsylvania shop in July 2026, striking the roof and windows of a stone building that dates back to the 1700s. The storm also disrupted electricity, forcing the family-run business to close while crews cleared the damage. Yet the interruption lasted only a few days....

Lancaster County, PA · 2d

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Baltimore County Public Library’s North Point Branch to reopen following HVAC upgrades

DUNDALK, Md. — The Baltimore County Public Library’s North Point Branch will fully reopen to the public on Monday, Nov. 9, following a five-month closure for building facility improvements. The branch, located at 1716 Merritt Blvd. in Dundalk, closed in June for crews to replace the building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit. With […]

Dundalk, MD · 1d

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Thirteen artists featured in Gallery 50’s ‘A Baker’s Dozen’

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Gallery 50 hosts an opening reception for its 13-artist exhibition, “A Baker’s Dozen,” on Friday, Nov. 6, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 50 West Main Street in downtown Waynesboro. The evening showcases new artwork and includes free refreshments and live music by Celtic band Across the Pond in the adjacent Music Makers space.

Waynesboro, PA · 1d

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Susquehanna Stories: Meet River Poet Michael Garrigan

“The river sings most beautifully when you are there to listen.”. That’s one line of poetry from many written by Michael Garrigan of the riverside town of Marietta, Lancaster County. Garrigan is an award-winning poet who’s published several books of river-inspired poetry. Learn why he believes every watershed should have a poet laureate.

Marietta, PA · 1d

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Downtown Carlisle's Holiday Season: Cookies, Parades & More

Downtown Carlisle has a rather ambitious holiday schedule this year, beginning with cookies in November and continuing through a Christmas parade, local shopping events, a town full of nutcrackers, and a December celebration involving Santa and actual reindeer. It's a respectable amount of Christmas activity for a few blocks of...

Carlisle, PA · 1d

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Golf fundraiser planned to benefit veterans, first responders

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Thursday’s hometown heroes are inviting golfers to support veterans and first responders. Golf Galaxy near Mechanicsburg is hosting a competitive fundraiser on Nov. 13 sponsored by the PGA. It’s a “Closest to the Pin” and putting contest open to anyone for a $10 donation....

Mechanicsburg, PA · 14h

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A Holiday Tradition at Kraybill

Kraybill Mennonite School will host its eighth annual Christmas at Kraybill Craft Fair and Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, 598 Kraybill Church Road, Mount Joy. "The craft fair is a festive and fun community event that helps support local artisans and...

Mount Joy, PA · 1d