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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 · 7d

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Hundreds celebrate Diwali at Souderton BAPS temple

Millions across the world are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. In Souderton, hundreds in the North Penn community gathered Sunday at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir for prayers and community. Outside, families and friends socialize while dozens are grabbing food in a massive white tent. Inside the temple, scores of devotees pray to deities, including goddess Lakshmi, who represents wealth and prosperity, in front of the Annakut, which in Sanskrit means “a mountain of food.”

Souderton, PA · 1d

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Wissahickon Valley Historical Society recognizes Witness Houses in Whitpain

Thirty-nine homes in Whitpain Township existed during the American Revolutionary War and remain standing today. Recognized as witness houses, these homes and buildings were highlighted by the Wissahickon Valley Historical Society as part of its America 250 celebrations during Wednesday evening’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting. In Ambler, there are four witness houses and 18 in Lower Gwynedd.

Whitpain Township, PA · 1d

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Bucks County dad turns pandemic idea into Bensalem-based putter company

A Bucks County father, who spent the pandemic watching engineering videos and putter reviews, turned that interest into a Bensalem-based company now shipping custom golf putters around the world.

Bensalem Township, PA · 15h

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‘Rocky’ at 50: Inquirer Columnist Mike Sielski to Discuss His New Book at Ursinus College on Nov. 19

Few movies are as closely associated with Philadelphia as Rocky. Now, as the Oscar-winning film celebrates its 50th anniversary, The Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski is exploring how Sylvester Stallone’s unlikely Hollywood success story became a defining part of the city’s identity. Sielski will visit Ursinus College on...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Thousands expected for 250th anniversary Washington Crossing reenactments

On Christmas Night 1776, Gen. George Washington led approximately 2,400 troops across the Delaware River through sleet and snow to launch a surprise attack at Trenton the following morning. Two hundred and fifty years later, visitors are invited to gather where that extraordinary mission began. Friends of Washington Crossing Park will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Washington’s famous crossing with two reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County, Pa., on Sunday, Dec. 13, and Friday, Dec. 25.

Bucks County, PA · 1d

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Kelly's Classroom: Williamson College of the Trades

Fox 29's Bob Kelly travels to Media, PA, to showcase the programs at Williamson College of the Trades.

Media, PA · 22h

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Upper Darby’s ‘King of Vinyl’ Val Shively Gets the Documentary Treatment

Inside his Garrett Road shop, stacked among millions of 45s, sits the life’s work of Val Shively, reports Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. R&B Records holds an estimated four to five million records, and collectors rank it among the world’s great record stores. Now its 82-year-old owner...

Upper Darby, PA · 3d

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Art Now Sought for 2026 ‘Scenes of the Schuylkill’ Show

POTTSTOWN PA – Artists are being encouraged to begin offering submissions for the 22nd annual “Scenes of the Schuylkill” juried art show and sale. The event, conducted by the Schuylkill River Greenways (SRG) National Heritage Area, benefits its work in making the river publicly accessible for tourism and recreation. It also serves to visually define the river’s beauty and bounty for local, state, and national audiences.

Montgomery County, PA · 3d

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After Near-Fatal Accident, Chester County Artist Shares Hope One Free Painting at a Time

Somewhere in Chester County, a neighbor may be holding a small piece of David Gerbstadt’s story without realizing it, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. For more than 30 years, the Berwyn artist has been leaving original artwork in public places for anyone to find and take home. The pieces...

Chester County, PA · 21h

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State Champs Kick Off the ‘Around the World and Back Again’ Tour in Allentown

Archer Music Hall in Allentown was more than ready to kick it off in style. Ten years is a long time in pop-punk. Bands form, break up, reunite, and fade out on shorter timelines than that. State Champs didn’t do any of those things. They kept their heads down, kept touring, kept writing, and somewhere along the way built the kind of fan base that doesn’t just follow a band. It carries them.

Allentown, PA · 2d

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BASH student creates show throughout year; premieres in Boyertown State Theater

From about halfway through last school year through the summer, Freshman Jill Neary recorded “The In-Between,” a mystery series set to premiere this Saturday, with other students from inside and outside the Boyertown area. According to Neary, the story is about a group of friends searching for Kai,...

Boyertown, PA · 1d

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Old York Road Historical Society to host ‘Incomprehensible Friends and Rebellious Enemies: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War’ Nov. 11, Bryn Athyn train wreck presentation Dec. 5

The Old York Road Historical Society continues their historical lectures series on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 at 7:30PM in the John Barnes Room of Abington Friends Meeting with Incomprehensible Friends and Rebellious Enemies: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War by Friederike Baer, Ph.D.. The presentation will be offered both in-person and on Zoom.

Bryn Athyn, PA · 1d

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Updated Veterans Memorial Park in Conshohocken to open on November 9th at 6:00 p.m.

The updated Veterans Memorial on West 2nd Avenue between Fayette and Forrest streets in Conshohocken will open on November 9th at 6:00 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting. The memorial dates back to 1928, when it was dedicated on what was then known as Armistice Day and is today recognized as Veterans Day.

Conshohocken, PA · 23h

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Nearby: Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum Veterans Reflect on Their Love of Flying

Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum veterans celebrate National Aviation Month by sharing their lifelong passion for flight. Military veterans and dedicated volunteers bring historic aircraft to life through personal stories. U.S. Marine Corps pilot Gene Atwell loves flying aircraft. He joked that his aviation passion began before birth. Atwell serves...

Horsham, PA · 18h

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Audience Review: CARRIE The Musical at Muhlenberg College

CARRIE, THE MUSICAL is one of the most notorious flops in Broadway history. Based on the novel by Stephen King and adapted by book writer Lawrence D. Cohen, composer Michael Gore, and lyricist Dean Pitchford, the production premiered on Broadway in 1988. It closed after 16 previews and just five regular performances, losing its entire $8 million investment.

Allentown, PA · 2d

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Comcast Co-Founder and Cable Television Hall of Famer Dead at 93

Julian Brodsky, who co-founded Comcast more than six decades ago, has died at age 93. The cable company announced today that he died on Nov. 5. Variety reported the news. Julian Brodsky Was a "Mentor and a Friend" Comcast stated that Brodsky was surrounded by his family at the time...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Why so many historic Philadelphia street lamps are shaped like the letter 'P'

Hundreds of historic lampposts in neighborhoods like Society Hill and Old City curve into an arch resembling a capital "P," carrying fixtures known as "Franklin lights." The design traces back to the 1750s, when Benjamin Franklin set out to improve fragile, soot-covered round glass globes imported from London. Franklin’s four-pane...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Sophie Cunningham And Fever Stars Send Support After Caitlin Clark’s Boyfriend Reveals Brother’s Cancer Diagnosis

Jack McCaffery’s cancer diagnosis triggered an outpouring of support from Caitlin Clark, the Fever, and beyond.

Philadelphia, PA · 23h