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Ironmasters on the Canal Wharf: Centre County and the Pennsylvania Canal
Local HistoriaIn 1848, the first canal boat—the “George Crane”—arrived at Bellefonte from Milesburg with a celebratory crew of locals and board members of the Bald Eagle and Spring Creek Navigation Company. […]
Wear Green, but Don’t Drink It
Spirits of Happy ValleyIt is finally March and we have almost made it through the long, cold Pennsylvania winter. It is time to celebrate the upcoming thaw, and Saint Patrick’s Day is the […]
A Golden Opportunity: One of the state’s top day hikes is just a short car ride away
Centre of AdventureSometimes a day hiking trip is just what the doctor ordered, and we in Centre County are lucky to be a short drive from what the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation […]
Behind the Bouquet: Local florists prep for year’s busiest day
Town&GownIn early January, I was visiting local florists just as they came out of what they all agree is their busiest season of the year. Without exception, their shops looked […]
Sweet, Sweet Love from Gardners’ Tyrone factory
Town&GownNothing says, “I love you” like an iconic, heart-shaped box of chocolates. But nothing says, “I am really, super-duper, madly in love with you” like a satin, heart-shaped box full of […]
Black History Project uncovering county stories
Town&GownBellefonte is celebrated for its role in the Underground Railroad, and for the Quaker ironmasters who assisted and employed Blacks fleeing slavery. Far less is known about the daily lives […]
