Pennsylvania has a storied history of Irish immigration. Often spurred by hard times back home, Irish immigrants have been making their way to Pennsylvania for centuries and have helped shape the commonwealth into what it is today. Indeed,…
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Enjoy an excuse to eat pie — March 14’s Pi Day — at these Greater Philly pie shops. Pi Day may be a day in homage to the infinite mathematical constant that’s necessary to measure circles, but it’s also a day for celebrating and eating pie.…
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Be careful reading these facts about Pennsylvania-born Auntie Anne’s, the biggest soft pretzel company in the world, because you might just find yourself on the way to the mall to satisfy a soft pretzel craving. Photo courtesy of Auntie…
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In late winter in Pennsylvania, many warm-weather attractions are still closed, and the sky is a dismal gray. Good thing Pennsylvania has perfected a much-loved cold-weather activity: drinking! Pennsylvania produces the second-most…
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Since before humans walked on this land, rivers have shaped Pennsylvania — and they continue to shape it. Perhaps no river is as key to the commonwealth as the Susquehanna River, the bulk of which winds through the Keystone State. At…
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If you’ve ever visited Benjamin Franklin’s grave at Christ Church Burial Ground, you’ll usually find the marble slab atop the grave covered in pennies. Tossing a penny onto Franklin’s grave is a long-standing Philadelphia tradition. But…
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We love kids, but we also understand that sometimes you want to book a babysitter, get out of the house, and relax in peaceful quiet. Some Philadelphia restaurants understand that too. We’ve compiled a list of popular Philly…
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Want to get away, but wish the furry members of your family could join your vacation? Pennsylvania’s famous holiday destination, the Pocono Mountains, is an ideal place to bring your pup along for the ride. The mountains have miles of…
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When the winter seems like it’ll never end, you need to leave the house — but you don’t need to leave the comfort of the indoors. For instance, you can pack up the kids and head to an indoor amusement park, where you can forget about the…
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Have you heard of Pittsburgh’s scarf bomber? Suzanne Volpe leads a group of knitters and crocheters who are spreading warmth and joy throughout their communities by dropping free, warm scarves during the cold season in areas with lots…
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