Tag: Pennsylvania
Oldest Libraries in the United States Still Operating Today
Discover the oldest libraries in America, from Harvard's historic collection to Benjamin Franklin's Library Company of Philadelphia.
The Donora Death Fog of 1948: America’s Deadliest Air Disaster
Explore the 1948 Donora, Pennsylvania smog disaster—how a deadly “death fog” killed 20 people, sickened thousands, and mirrored Europe’s earlier Meuse Valley tragedy.
Meet the 6-Year-Old Girl From Pennsylvania Who Has Sold 81,000 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies
Meet Pim Neill, a 6-year-old girl from Pittsburgh who has sold 81,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies.
Mystery of Canonsburg’s Rubber Ducks Solved — Candy Shop Reveals Secret
Thousands of rubber ducks — even 14-foot giants — mysteriously appeared around Canonsburg. The secret behind the quacking campaign? Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop steps forward with all the details.
The Little Ducks Mystery: Rubber Ducks Take Over Canonsburg Borough
Rubber ducks mysteriously appeared overnight across several blocks in Canonsburg, surprising residents and sparking a community-wide smile. Learn how this quirky prank united a town in joy.
Pennsylvania Superintendent 3D Prints Violins to Cut Costs and Inspire Students
Superintendent Laura Jacob of Pennsylvania’s California Area School District is 3D printing violins to provide free instruments for students. Inspired by the Ottawa Symphony, her program reduces costs, sparks a love for music, and gives every child the ch...
Emotional Support Alligator Helps Man With Deep Depression
When you think of emotional support animals, you may think of dogs or cats. But one Pennsylvania man has an alligator named Wally.
A Walk Through the Underground Railroad Trail in Sandy Spring
The Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park in Sandy Spring is home to an Underground Railroad trail. The trail is a guide for the route enslaved African Americans in Montgomery County may have taken to reach freedom. That often meant walking all the way to Pennsylv...
Visiting stops on the Underground Railroad in Pa.
A home near Carlisle, Cumberland County has seen history unfold outside and inside its brick walls. Now home to Pheasant Field Bed and Breakfast, the property dates back to the 1750s, before our nation's founding.
What Makes Bethlehem, Pennsylvania’s Moravian Settlement So Unique
The U.S. gained its 26th UNESCO World Heritage Site this summer.
Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Beet Eggs
Red beet eggs are a gift from the Amish! Great for picnics, potlucks, or for a tasty topping on a salad.
Pennsylvania Dutch Amish Pickled Mustard Eggs
These Pennsylvania Dutch Amish mustard pickled eggs are not only beautiful but easy, healthy and delicious. These mustard pickled eggs are sweet, spicy and tangy and can be used as a side dish, on salads or as deviled eggs.
Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation
The Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate awareness and appreciation of history, architecture, and the fine and decorative arts.
