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Indian-origin family vanishes on US road trip, CCTV shows last seen at Pennsylvania Burger King
Authorities in the United States are searching for four Indian-origin senior citizens who went missing while on a road trip from Buffalo, New York, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Four Indian-origin family members — Asha Divan, Kishore Divan,...

Save the Squonk: Pennsylvania’s ugliest, saddest creature to be celebrated at weekend festival
Pennsylvania’s ugliest creature — a depressed fictional pig named the Squonk — will take center stage Saturday at Squonkapalooza, a festival drawing in people across the country to celebrate the mythical being and make it smile. Squonkapalooza...

Wild Pennsylvania Highway Spill Leads To Commuters' Wurst Nightmare
Rescue crews clean up a truckload of hot dogs that spilled out of a tractor-trailer on Friday, August 1, 2025, along Interstate 83 in Shrewsbury, Pa. (Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company via AP) SHREWSBURY, Pa. (AP) — A truckload of hot dogs spilled...

National Weather Service Is Warning Tourists To Heed The Latest Great Lakes Advisory
While the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast heatwave is slowly easing, heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms may cause flash flooding in the northern Mid-Atlantic today. There is a high risk of dangerous currents and waves on many Great Lakes...
Pro golfer Justin Thomas on his favorite places — from the best golf courses to his dreamy babymoon destination
From left: Justin Thomas; Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR via Getty Images From left: Justin Thomas and his wife Jillian while in Lake Como; Justin smiling with the tournament trophy after his playoff victory in the final round of the RBC Heritage at...

Hot dog spill shuts down highway in Pennsylvania commuters' worst nightmare
SHREWSBURY, Pa., Aug 2, (AP): A truckload of hot dogs spilled across a Pennsylvania interstate Friday after a crash that briefly clogged the heavily traveled artery in both directions. Crews were stuck with a job they did not relish - rolling up...

Pittsburgh draws the most visitors; Harrisburg spends the most here
Extreme jet skiing and flyboarding will be part of the Kinzua Rocks the Wake event from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. According to Warren County Visitors Bureau statistics, 44% of visitors to Kinzua Dam in 2024 were from more than 50 miles away, with nearly...

The Massive Zippo Lighter Makes for the Perfect Pit Stop in Pennsylvania
One of my favorite things about a long road trip is discovering the strange, quirky, and unusual attractions along the way. It's surprising what you can find when taking a cross-country road trip. Whether it's a giant ball of yarn or an enormous...

The tragic consequences of Pennsylvania's failed mental health system
Sue, Robert, and Jonathan are pseudonyms. Their names and some details have been changed to protect their privacy. When Sue thinks back on that cold spring morning in 2022, there are things she knows and things she doesn’t. She knows her son...

One Of Amtrak's Most Beautiful Stations Is Also A National Landmark
It's a grand stage that unites history, architecture, and the modern pulse of America — a reminder that even in travels, art dominates and culture stands out. Constructed in Classical and Beaux-Arts styles, and a masterpiece that welcomes...

Pennsylvania Ave closed all day July 28 for roadwork
Beaufort County- NC — The City of Washington is advising residents that a section of road on Pennsylvania Avenue will be closed on Monday, July 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and allow extra travel time.

Hiking Central Pa. trails? Here’s how to stay safe from snakes, bears and more
July 24, 2025 | 5:00 AM By Rebecca Logan/For LNP and LancasterOnline Suzette Wenger / LNP | LancasterOnline Wild and edible plants such as stinging nettle, commonly know as burn hazel, are found in the Lancaster County Central Park on Thursday,...

Lollapalooza expected to deliver big weekend for Chicago hotels, even as international travel lags
Lollapalooza fans return to Grant Park this weekend, and the wave of visitors should keep most downtown hotel rooms and many restaurants filled, a much-needed boost at a time when overseas tourists seem increasingly reluctant to visit the U.S....

Pennsylvania woman allegedly used 10 different aliases to pose as nurse across multiple facilities
An illegal car rally shut down a busy intersection with dangerous stunts and fireworks in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, on June 15. Police are seeking help identifying the participants in Sunday's incident. (Plymouth Township Police Department)...

Hot dog spill shuts down I-83 in Pennsylvania commuters’ wurst nightmare
SHREWSBURY, Pa. — A truckload of hot dogs spilled across a Pennsylvania interstate Friday after a crash that briefly clogged the heavily traveled artery in both directions. Crews were stuck with a job they did not relish — rolling up the scattered...

Hollidaysburg Community Band to perform in France for D-Day
Hollidaysburg Community Band member Kelly Detwiler plays the bass during a recent practice. Mirror photo by Holly ClaycombThe Hollidaysburg Community Band, under the direction of Doug Stephens, will participate in the All-American D-Day Band &...
Looking for an affordable but beautiful vacation? Try…
Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire ranked third on HomeToGo's list of most affordable state parks. The park received high marks for its scenery, size, trails, and hidden gem status. The median price per person per night for accommodations...

Hot dog spill in Pennsylvania shuts down highway
August 1, 2025 / 5:58 PM EDT / CBS/AP 4 injured after crash spills hot dogs on Pennsylvania highway 4 injured after crash spills hot dogs on Pennsylvania highway 00:14 A truckload of hot dogs spilled across a Pennsylvania interstate on Friday in...
Looking for an affordable but beautiful vacation? Try this NH spot
Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire ranked third on HomeToGo's list of most affordable state parks. The park received high marks for its scenery, size, trails, and hidden gem status. The median price per person per night for accommodations...

Gettysburg National Military Park: A Visit to Hallowed Ground
The monuments to the 78th and 102nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiments on Culp's Hill. Photo by Frank Hosek 162 years ago this year, the first three days of July saw the largest battle ever fought in North America. General Lee’s Confederate...