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November 16, 2023 | 9:53 AM

A historical marker now stands at the official ‘birthplace of Penn State’

By Sydney Roach/WPSU

November 10, 2023 | 12:05 PM

For its bicentennial, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania will tell the stories of its community partners

The first exhibition, which opens Jan. 30, will be in collaboration with the Association for Public Art.

By Peter Crimmins/WHYY

November 8, 2023 | 2:57 PM

Uncover the truth of Shakespeare’s First Folio with Great Performances

By Aimee Bealer

October 31, 2023 | 5:00 AM

Meet the podcaster, author, and hairstylist bringing Pa.’s haunted history to life

Podcaster, author, and hairstylist Marlin Bressi has an affinity for stories of the strange-but-true variety, and he’ll tell you there’s no better place to dig for them than Pennsylvania.

By Sara Stewart for Spotlight PA

September 20, 2023 | 8:43 AM

WITF Passport Last Chance! Stream The Hunger: The Story of the Irish Famine until November 30

By Aimee Bealer

August 24, 2023 | 8:44 AM

WITF Passport: World on Fire

Refresh your memory with a binge of Season 1 before Season 2 premieres October 15!

By Aimee Bealer

August 23, 2023 | 9:15 AM

Learn about “The Troubles” with Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland

By Aimee Bealer

August 15, 2023 | 8:43 AM

Discover the family trees of Tea Leoni and Joe Madison with Finding Your Roots

By Aimee Bealer

August 10, 2023 | 8:20 AM

Go Behind the Scenes with All Creatures Great & Small: Chapter Three

By Aimee Bealer

July 25, 2023 | 1:30 PM

Iconic America with David Rubenstein explores the Golden Gate Bridge

By Aimee Bealer

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