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America's Premier Folk Festival
05/14/2015 - 6:41pmNow in its 66th year, the Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest folklife festival in America. Celebrating the Pennsylvania Dutch culture, this unique festival continues to attract upwards of 150,000 visitors per year. Named as One of America's Top Celebrations by USA Today, it was named as a "Must See" Festival by the...
Read MoreApril Showers Bring May Flowers
04/09/2015 - 5:46pmIf you're tired of April Showers, plan a visit to enjoy May Flowers at one of the many Botanical Gardens in Pennsylvania. The Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh is a great glass Victorian greenhouse. Located in Schenley Park, Phipps Conservatory stands as a cult...
Read MoreA Longwood Christmas - Fresh and in Season
02/10/2015 - 5:14pmExtravagant, fruit-adorned trees towering as high as 18 feet stand in the Conservatory and red and green apples float in an artistic pattern in the Exhibition Hall. Your holiday season is not complete without a visit to Longwood Gardens. An array of colorful lights adorn the outdoor garden displays w...
Read MoreCelebrate Black History Month in Philadelphia
02/04/2015 - 5:41pmSince 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated February as Black History Month or National African American History Month to honor and celebrate the achievements by black Americans. It is also the time to recognize the role of African Americans in U.S. history.
African American culture played an influential role in shaping th...
Read MorePittsburgh Penguins Open their 2014-15 Season
10/31/2014 - 6:45pmThe Pittsburgh Penquins opened their 2014-15 NHL Season October 9 on a high note with a 6-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks. With a strong start to the season, fans are routing for the Pen's to be the Eastern Conference Champion and advance to the Stanley Cup. Catch a game at the CONSOL Energy Center when the three-time Stanley Cup champions take the...
Read MoreWalk with a Town Historian!
09/18/2014 - 5:27pmExperience history as you stroll through the streets of 1863 Gettysburg with an experienced historian. A variety of walking tours are available. Every Saturday at 11:00 am you can walk in Lincoln's footsteps, who was a key figure in a conflict that defined our nation. Learn about his visit to Gettysburg on November 18-19, 1863 including the Wil...
Read MoreAll Aboard the Princess!
05/22/2014 - 12:13pmOperated and maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers, Raystown Lake, a man-made 8,300-acre lake offers picnic areas, beaches, boat launches, trails, and fishing.
The best ways to experience the beauty of the lake is by boat. The fun starts at the Seven Points Marina at Raystown Lake voted #1 in the nation by Marina Dock Age Magazin...
Read MoreOn Stage at The Playhouse
05/22/2014 - 10:24amThe Pittsburgh Playhouse is the performing arts center of Point Park University and the Conservatory of Performing Arts. The three-theatre performing arts center is home to a professional theatre company and three student companies. The Pittsburgh Playhouse maintains a rigorous per...
Read MoreHere we go STEELERS!!!
05/16/2014 - 6:22pmCheer on the black and gold in 2014!!!! Show your pride with your terrible towel in hand at Heinz Field, home field for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Take in one of eight home games this season when the Steelers battle the:
Cleveland Browns, September 7 @ 1:00pm
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, September 28 @...
Read MoreLions and Tigers, Oh My!
05/13/2014 - 11:35amVisitors to the Philadelphia Zoo we'll be able to spot lions and tigers strolling overhead. The new Big Cat Crossing is a mesh-enclosed passageway that runs above the zoo's main visitors' path. Lions, tigers, pumas and other large felines have access to the trail and gives zoo visitor...
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