Oakland Township, named after the abundance of oak trees found within it’s boundaries, didn’t exist until 1854 when it was carved out of Donegal and Butler townships, acc...
For more than 135 years, Slippery Rock University has provided accessible and affordable higher education that has enhanced the quality of life for learners in Western Pe...
At first glance, Adams Township looks like many other suburban spots scattered around Western Pennsylvania, quiet streets, neatly kept lawns, and a pace of life that feel...
In 1897, a charter was granted for the construction of a hospital in Butler County — an initiative sparked by the foresight and determination of a group of women whose ef...
West Sunbury is a small town that had some big dreams. Although at one time considered the smallest borough in the state, it had hopes it would become the county seat ins...
Barney Dreyfuss wasn’t jealous. He may have been envious.
The Pittsburgh Pirates owner had seen Philadelphia open Shibe Park as the new home of the Athletics in 1909. Bas...
It was raining when James McCurdy arrived in the future Summit Township in 1796.
The 19-year-old and his companion, Thomas Smith, were planning to settle in Mercer County...
Long before the sleek ribbon of Interstate highways crisscrossed the United States, a bold idea sparked the imagination of a nation. That idea was the Lincoln Highway — A...
A million years ago, ice covered a portion of Pennsylvania, including what is today known as Marion Township. The glaciers melted and retreated, leaving many deposits beh...
