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9 things you never knew about Pennsylvania native Andy Warhol
Learn about your favorite Pittsburgh-born pop artist with these 9 facts about Andy Warhol.
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10 classic roadside diners in Pennsylvania that are worth a detour
These diners in Pennsylvania serve classic comfort food with a side of nostalgic Americana.
Roadside diners are a slice of American history. Their heyday came before the interstates, when families drove by quirky attractions and delicious…
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‘Dark tourism’ in Pennsylvania: 7 places to go
By drawing travelers to sites of tragedy, “dark tourism” can create space to connect with history. Here are four examples in Pennsylvania.
“Dark tourism” involves traveling to places associated with tragedy, conflict, or disaster—such as…
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10 cemeteries in Pennsylvania that are reportedly haunted
These 10 cemeteries in Pennsylvania are said to harbor ghosts, restless spirits, and even supernatural creatures.
Cemeteries are places of memory and mourning, but they’re also fertile ground for folklore. Across Pennsylvania, burial…
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7 Pennsylvania ghost stories: from Gettysburg to Eastern State Penitentiary
Read about the ghosts that haunt Pennsylvania’s historic sites, fields, and forests.
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The real PA story that inspired ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’
"The Conjuring: Last Rites" was inspired by a real story out of West Pittston, Pa. Here’s everything you need to know about the Smurl Haunting.
“The Conjuring” Universe has grown in popularity since the first movie was released in 2013.…
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Oktoberfest, Pennsylvania-style: German heritage celebrations across the state
Celebrate Pennsylvania’s German heritage and crisp fall brews at a regional Oktoberfest this September and October.
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Happy Valley: How the home of Penn State football got its name
The real story behind Penn State’s Happy Valley might be different from what you’ve heard.
On a football Saturday at Pennsylvania State University in State College, the university and the town become one—and both are known as “Happy…
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‘Ooh’ and ‘ah’ at fall foliage on Pennsylvania’s prettiest autumn…
Pennsylvania's scenic drives wind past charming towns, historic sites, and sweeping landscapes, all enhanced by the beauty of fall colors.
Scenic drives are some of the best ways to explore the beauty of Pennsylvania’s hills and mountains,…
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Things only people from PA say or do
From snack brand loyalty to church basement pierogi fundraisers, Pennsylvania runs on community, tradition, and apparently a lot of carbs.
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