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Annville, Pennsylvania is the birthplace of corn mazes. The first appeared in 1993. Photo by K F on Unsplash.  On the Lighter Side October might be a good time to try one of the Philadelphia restaurants rumored to be haunted,

October is Fire Prevention Awareness Month, and October 6th-12th is Fire Prevention Week. The Great Chicago Fire started on this day in 1871. On the same day, another fire in Peshtigo, Wisconsin killed between 1,200 and 1,500 people, becoming the

Fat Bear Week is expanding. A Fat Bear Junior contest will take place on September 26-27, while the main event runs from October 2-8, 2024. Photo by Janko Ferlic on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Philadelphia did it again. Two

Apple picking time is here again. Photo by Bethany Ballantyne on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side If you’re a fan of tomato pie, you’ll want to sample some of Philadelphia’s best versions. Center City Restaurant Week is underway, and will

New Jersey oysters are having a moment. Photo by Ben Stern on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side August is National Sandwich Month. Philadelphia has you covered, whether you want to start your day with a sandwich, or wait until later.

Tomorrow is National Lighthouse Day. One of the most recognizable lighthouses in the U.S. at Cape Hatteras is undergoing a painstaking restoration. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress. On the Lighter Side Summer is only half over. There is still

The Paris Summer Olympics begin on July 26, 2024. Photo by Luca Dugaro on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Why not add heirloom tomatoes to your summer menu? When you only want a snack or a small plate, try one

July is National Ice Cream Month. Celebrate at the Reading Terminal Ice Cream Festival this Saturday, July 13. Photo from American Heritage Chocolate on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Whenever you want a side of fries, these local restaurants have

Thursday’s summer solstice is the earliest since 1796. Photo by Vitaliy Burov on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Here are some classic spots for seafood at the South Jersey shore. Is it time to try new toppings to dress up

Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Photo by Duncan Kidd at Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Warm weather means it’s time for an updated list of great ice cream shops in Philadelphia. One of the best oyster bars in