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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 · 17h
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4 Cookies Pennsylvania Christmas Trays Have That Out-of-Staters Haven’t Tried

Pizzelles get their licorice taste from anise, and they show up on a lot of Pennsylvania cookie trays. If you’re from out of state, you might not have tried one, and it’s not the only cookie on the tray you’ll be guessing about. Here are the cookies...

Pennsylvania · 2d
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Mohegan Pennsylvania, the state's first casino, celebrates 20 years

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut brought gaming to Pennsylvania 20 years ago, opening the state’s first casino with just more than 1,000 slot machines at a harness racing track, as its first venture beyond the tribal land. Two decades later, Mohegan Pennsylvania, located on 400 acres on Route 315...

Plains Township, PA · 22h
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You can step behind a 30-foot waterfall in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania

Cucumber Falls drops 30 feet over a sandstone ledge in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, and you can walk right up to it. The water pours in a thin, veil-like sheet into a clear pool surrounded by mossy rock and thick forest. It sits inside Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette...

Fayette County, PA · 1d
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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 · 3d

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Understanding proper hunting safety, leading causes of hunting-related injuries

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — With hunting season in full swing, safety experts are reminding more than 800,000 people who are registered to hunt in Pennsylvania about safety and the leading causes of hunting-related injuries. In 2025, the Pennsylvania Game Commission recorded 13 hunting-related shooting incidents, a more than...

Pennsylvania · 22h

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Don’t want to cook Thanksgiving dinner? Here’s where to eat in central Pa.

Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. If you’d rather leave the cooking to someone else this year, you’re in luck. There are restaurants across central Pennsylvania ready to serve a holiday meal. From traditional turkey and mashed potatoes to all-you-can-eat buffets, WITF has rounded up restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in the region.

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Q&A with a turkey vulture: Bird Lore By Sabrina Kirby

In my neighborhood near a major Pennsylvania highway, the neighbors include two species of vultures: black vultures and turkey vultures. Familiarity breeds curiosity. One morning this fall, I approached a tall dead tree where a small flock of vultures were sunning themselves and cleared my throat:. “Um, excuse me…”

Pennsylvania · 1d

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12 Pennsylvania Bakeries Known For Apple Pie Worth Seeking Out

A blue ribbon for the best apple pie in Pennsylvania gets handed out at the state Farm Show. That tells you how seriously folks here take a slice of fruit baked in a crust. I love that the competition reaches far beyond a single contest. Some bakeries here sell apple pie by the slice next to hot dogs.

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Wigle Whiskey Unveils 2026 New Holiday Spirit Bottle Line-up

Wigle Whiskey, The Spirit of Pennsylvania, today announced its 2026 Limited-Edition Holiday Bottle Line-up. The collection spans two rare single-barrel Reserve whiskeys, six festive flavored and barrel-finished releases, including the new Eat’n Park Smiley Cookie Whiskey, a barrel-finished Coffee Liqueur, and gift-ready Holiday Airline Boxes. “The holidays are when...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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5 Restaurant Chains Closing Pennsylvania Locations in 2026

Primanti Bros. said in February that it was closing its Camp Hill and Lancaster restaurants. It hasn’t been the only familiar name to go dark in Pennsylvania this year. Here are the restaurant chains closing Pennsylvania locations in 2026, and where. 1. Smokey Bones. Smokey Bones shut down its...

Pennsylvania · 5d

WTAJ

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Altoona-based Sheetz names new President and Chief Operating Officer

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona-based restaurant and convenience chain is shaking things up with a new President and Chief Operating Officer — Adam Sheetz, grandson of founder Bob Sheetz. Adam, who previously served as the company’s executive vice president of operations, will become President and COO effective Jan. 1, 2027. Travis Sheetz will remain […]

Altoona, PA · 4d

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This Enormous Pennsylvania Grocery Store Is Worth A Road Trip For Its Huge Holiday Selection

Three million donuts a year roll out of one grocery store bakery. That number alone made me stop and reread it. Then I learned the same store sells antelope, camel, and ostrich. The building covers roughly 130,000 square feet of shopping space in Pennsylvania. That’s not a quick milk run....

East Earl, PA · 1d

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Eight Pennsylvania Bars Serving Wings Locals Say Beat Anything In Buffalo

Buffalo gets the credit for inventing the chicken wing, but Pennsylvania has quietly built a wing scene that can hold its own. From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, neighborhood bars are tossing wings in sauces that range from classic hot to flavors you have never heard of. Some spots offer more than...

Pennsylvania · 5d

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Drive To These 8 Humble Pennsylvania Restaurants Where The Food Hits Different Every Single Time

Looking for humble Pennsylvania restaurants where the food hits different with every visit?. These 8 places serve up big flavors, warm vibes, and meals worth driving across the state for!. 1. Hardena (Philadelphia) Standing outside Hardena in South Philadelphia, the first thing that hits you is the enormous mural covering...

Pennsylvania · 4d

Animal of Things

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Woodcock Hunting Season in Pennsylvania: 2026-27 Dates, Limits, and Rules

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Woodcock hunting season in Pennsylvania runs seven weeks, but it excludes every Sunday, a detail that catches many upland hunters off guard now that nearly every other small game season in the state includes them. The 2026-27 season opened October 17 and runs through December 8, so you are already in the thick of it … This article, Woodcock Hunting Season in Pennsylvania: 2026-27 Dates, Limits, and Rules , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Grouse Hunting Season in New Hampshire: Dates, Limits, and Rules • Do You Need a Special Permit to Hunt Sandhill Cranes in Kansas? • Grouse Hunting Season in Idaho: Dates, Limits, and Rules for 2026-27

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The Hidden Pennsylvania Botanical Garden That Feels Like Stepping Into A Living Wonderland

Oakdale, Pennsylvania has been quietly sitting on one of the most breathtaking secrets in the entire state, and the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is that secret. Most people have no idea this place exists, and honestly, that makes visiting it feel like finding a twenty-dollar bill in a coat you forgot about, except better, and significantly more fragrant.

Oakdale, PA · 6d

WTAJ

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Celebrate the holiday season with ArtsAltoona at the ‘Christkindl Market’

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — ArtsAltoona is inviting the community to shop local, support the arts, and celebrate the holiday season at its fourth annual German-inspired holiday market. The Christkindl Market returns on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society located at 1401 Van Buren Avenue, […]

Altoona, PA · 3d