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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...

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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 · 2d

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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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10,000 flags. 51,000+ Americans killed, wounded, captured, or missing at Gettysburg. Each flag stands for a story that shouldn’t fade. 🇺🇸 A Field of Remembrance is up near the Eternal Light Peace Memorial through Nov. 23.

Gettysburg, PA · 8h

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 · 9d

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

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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

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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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 · 3d

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2nd Annual Christmas in Hanover Festival Kicks Off Saturday, November 28 at 11:00 AM!

Hanover, PA — The holiday season is almost here, and downtown Hanover is ready to celebrate! Main Street Hanover, alongside the Borough of Hanover invites residents and visitors to the 2026 Christmas in Hanover Festival on Saturday, November 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This cherished annual tradition brings the community together for a festive day filled with holiday entertainment, family-friendly activities, and the beloved Center Square Tree Lighting.

Hanover, PA · 1d

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Fall Out Boy to perform next year at Hersheypark Stadium

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — Multi-platinum rock band, Fall Out Boy, will be performing at Hersheypark Stadium next year as part of their “Twilight of the Punks” tour. According to Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R), Fall Out Boy will perform on Wednesday, August 4, 2027, at 5:30 p.m. Fall Out Boy will be joined by several […]

Hershey, PA · 3d

PennLive.com

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Harrisburg arts center adds hands-on lab with laser cutters and 3D printers

The Fab Lab will allow visitors to make their designs come to life via digital design equipment

Harrisburg, PA · 1d

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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 · 23h

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Palmyra Holiday Parade set for Saturday with 45 participating groups

The Palmyra Holiday Parade will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, with 45 organizations scheduled to take part. The parade is presented by Palmyra Memorial VFW Post 6417 and the Rotary Club of Palmyra and organized by the Palmyra Community Parade Committee. The parade will begin and end...

Palmyra, PA · 2d

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Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Nov. 13 to Nov. 15

Here are featured Lebanon Valley events happening this weekend. Find more events at our Lebanon County Events Calendar, or submit your own events to our Lebanon Valley calendar here. Jump to day. Events this weekend. Friday, November 13. Music at The Valley at Blair Music Center. Free | 9:30 a.m.-2:30...

Lebanon County, PA · 1d

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Experience Victorian Charm at the Gettysburg Christmas Festival

The Annual Gettysburg Christmas Festival turns my hometown of Gettysburg, PA, into an old-fashioned holiday wonderland every December—and this year, a brand-new Victorian Christmas Village makes the celebration more magical than ever.

Gettysburg, PA · 3d

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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 · 17h

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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 · 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 · 1d