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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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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 · 3d
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World History Encyclopedia

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James Longstreet's Account of the Battle of Gettysburg: Excerpts From the Official Action Report

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. Longstreet was not arguing for a retreat, however, but a redeployment in a flanking/turning maneuver that would provide better ground, as the Union Army was heavily entrenched on Cemetery Hill and dislodging them through frontal assaults would be quite costly. Lee was certain it could be done, however...

Gettysburg, PA · 10d

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Award-winning journalist Jim Wentz donates decades of reporting to Blair County Historical

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Knowledge seekers in Blair County are now able to read about several decades worth of world and local history, as seen through the eyes of an award winning journalist who called the county home. Jim Wentz has donated the body of his life’s work...

Blair County, PA · 2d
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abc27 News

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Singer to perform in Hershey early next year

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM)– A popular singer-songwriter is coming to Central Pennsylvania early next year. According to Hershey Entertainment, Grace Potter is bringing “The Trespasser Tour” to Hershey Theatre on Wednesday, January 27, 2027, at 7:30 p.m., with special guest Pokey LaFarge. Hershey Entertainment said that Potter’s released her latest album, “Trespasser,” earlier this year. The […]

Hershey, PA · 3d

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

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

Onward State

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

A dinner party turned murder mystery.

Altoona, PA · 1d

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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 · 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

State College

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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 · 1d

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New Library Vans on the Road in York County

York County Libraries (YCL) received two LSA grants totaling $202,979 to replace library delivery vans that travel 5,200 miles a month delivering requested books and materials across York and Adams Counties. The efforts of the York County Economic Alliance, PA Representative Kate Klunk, and PA Representative Carol Hill-Evans secured a 2024 LSA Statewide award and a 2025 LSA Category 4 award through the Department of Community and Economic Development for the purchase of three vans to support library service across York County.

York County, PA · 2d

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Pa. Farm Show seeks singers for national anthem contest

Pennsylvania singers have until Nov. 22 to enter “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?” for a chance to perform the national anthem at the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show. The annual contest, organized by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, is open to state residents of all ages who enter individually or as a group. Winners will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” to open each day of the Farm Show, scheduled for Jan. 9-16 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The event’s official Facebook page confirms the dates for the 111th show.

Pennsylvania · 15h

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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 · 1d

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Stewartstown boy beats Kids World Record for most stopwatch laps in 60 seconds

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A child in Stewartstown beat the Kids World Record for most stopwatch laps in 1 minute on Tuesday. Caleb won the record with 676 clicks in the Boys' 10- to 12-year-old division. Most stopwatch laps in 1 minute (Courtesy of Kids World Records) Kids...

Stewartstown, PA · 2d

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Columbia’s 11-11-11 Club Honors Veterans With Annual Memorial

Kevin Kraft, Sr. rang the bell on the 11th hour at this year’s 11-11-11 memorial service. He’s shown here at the event several years ago. [Columbia Spy file photo]. Veterans, families and community members gathered Wednesday for the 11-11-11 Club’s annual Veterans Day tribute, an event featuring speeches, music and personal stories of military service.

Columbia, PA · 1d