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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 · 9d

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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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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 · 10h

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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

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

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

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 · 21h

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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 · 11h

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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 · 14h

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Waynesboro Theatre to honor veterans with free movie admission

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro Theatre will offer veterans free admission to three movie screenings Nov. 11, 13 and 14 in observance of Veterans Day. Each screening begins at 7 p.m. at the theater, 75 W. Main St. The schedule includes:. “Drummer Boy” on Wednesday, Nov. 11. “Jimmy” on...

Waynesboro, PA · 1d

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Activities Around Campus

This is a gallery of photos featuring various events on campus throughout the past week.

Shippensburg, 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 · 2d

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Photos by Toya: Waynesboro Lions Club train show

MONT ALTO, Pa. — About 200 people attended the Waynesboro Lions Club Train Show on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Mont Alto Fire Hall. The show featured vendor tables, test tracks and door prizes. Free firetruck rides were offered.

Waynesboro, PA · 2d

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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 · 22h

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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 · 14h

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Local artists take center stage during Waynesboro Art Studio Tour

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Artists working in painting, pottery, photography, woodworking and other mediums were featured during the Waynesboro Art Studio Tour on Saturday, Nov. 7, highlighting the local arts community in Franklin County. The event brought together established artists, students and local galleries, with exhibitions and demonstrations featuring a...

Waynesboro, PA · 1d

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Flowers in the Wilderness: Pennsylvania Dutch Art and Culture

Visitors to the Barnes galleries encounter a puzzling idiosyncrasy: paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso shown next to Pennsylvania German calligraphy, metalwork, and furniture. Why juxtapose “rustic” artifacts of the early Pennsylvania hinterland with masterpieces of the Parisian avant-garde? In this four-session online course, we’ll puzzle through the curious case of Dr. Albert C. Barnes’s important but often overlooked collection of Pennsylvania German material culture, including treasures from Ker-Feal, his former country estate.

Pennsylvania · 1d

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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