Wawa has 60 years of Pennsylvania roots, and today the commonwealth’s largest private company has more than 1,000 locations in several states. Wawa, the convenience store with a cult following, celebrates 60 years of business on Tuesday,…
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Come late April, you may spot the tiny and elusive hummingbird flitting about your yard. Read on to learn more about these birds that nest in our state and how you can help them keep coming back. What hummingbirds can I expect to see in…
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Spring in Pennsylvania brings rain showers, birdsong, and tulips aplenty. Pennsylvania’s woods are home to beautiful wildflowers and native trees that celebrate the glory of nature. The grand and showy tulip — the red, yellow, orange,…
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The Appalachian Trail (AT) in Pennsylvania is 230 miles long. If you’re not up for a thru-hike of the entire 2,200-mile-long AT — or simply don’t have the time to spend six months hiking — you can set your sights on sections of the…
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If you’re an older adult — generally 55 and older — you can access dozens of senior discounts in Greater Philadelphia to lower the price of shopping, getting around, and experiencing nature and art. We’ve aimed to find the best discounts…
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The Pittsburgh native and Buffalo Bills football safety is using his unexpected notoriety for good. Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin became a household name in January 2023, when roughly 24 million people watched him go into cardiac arrest…
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It’s not easy being a sports star and a woman. Female athletes not only work their bodies incredibly hard to succeed but they are also forced to grapple with sexism, especially as a woman in sports. (Have you heard that one in eight British…
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Located in the far northwestern corner of Pennsylvania, Erie is the fifth biggest city in the state but a mystery to many on the eastern side. Even Pittsburghers, who may visit Erie for a trip to “the beach,” likely have a lot to learn…
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Major League Baseball (MLB) may attract the most baseball fans, but Minor League Baseball games are not to be missed — especially Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders games. The SWB RailRiders are an AAA team within the minor league and are an…
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Get your brackets ready! March Madness takes up the latter half of March in 2024, and you can visit a number of great Philly sports bars to catch the men’s NCAA college basketball tournament. Fortunately for us, this year’s tournament is…
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