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Pennsylvania Dutch

  • Stass Shpanin in his studio.
    Education

    Faculty Artist Combines Folk Art with Artificial Intelligence to Question Public Memory 

    October 7, 2025

    Visual artist and associate teaching professor of art in Rutgers University–Camden’s Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts, Stass Shpanin focuses on historical interpretations of…

  • Close-up of a white bowl filled with Pennsylvania Dutch chicken pot pie featuring chunks of chicken, potatoes, and wide noodles in a savory broth, served with a dinner roll on the side.
    Tourism

    Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord Returns with Fresh Flavors and Amish Country Charm

    September 18, 2025

    After more than a year of rebuilding and resilience, the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord has reopened its doors, welcoming back locals and visitors eager…

  • People inside Reading Terminal Market.
    Tourism

    Reading Terminal Market Packed with Big Flavors and Endless Choices

    August 5, 2025

    Reading Terminal Market, a historic indoor farmers market that can be found  beneath a former railroad shed for more than a century, is the bustling…

  • Reading Terminal Market exterior.
    Retail

    Reading Terminal Market Outlines Vision for Growth in New Five-Year Strategic Plan

    March 7, 2025

    Reading Terminal Market is a vital part of the Philadelphia community and in its newly-unveiled five-year strategic plan the goal is to keep it as…

  • Groundhod-sitting-in-the-grass
    Tourism

    Plan an Unforgettable Groundhog Day Getaway to Punxsutawney

    January 28, 2025

    Groundhog Day, celebrated annually on February 2nd, is a long-standing tradition in the United States and Canada rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch folklore. According to the…

  • Chef Adam Diltz cooking.
    Food and Drink

    Chef-Owner of Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine Restaurant in Philadelphia Shares His Version of Pennsylvania Dutch Stew

    January 21, 2025

    The classic Pennsylvania Dutch stew Schnitz un Knepp, once seen as a symbol of poverty, has evolved into a dish of regional pride, writes Kara…

  • A number of soft pretzels with salt.
    Food and Drink

    Soft Pretzels Are the Only Food More Beloved Than Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia

    November 29, 2024

    There is only one food more beloved and more ubiquitous in Philadelphia than the cheesesteak: the soft pretzel, writes Laura Kiniry for Serious Eats. The…

  • Jake Heller's scrapple sculpture of a chicken vase with a removeable head was the winner of the Reading Terminal's inaugural scrapple sculpting contest.
    Retail

    Reading Terminal Hosts First-Ever Scrapple Sculpting Contest

    October 16, 2024

    Ten artists from across the region showed up at Reading Terminal Market on Thursday for the inaugural Scrapple Sculpting Contest, writes Stephanie Farr for The…

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    Tourism

    Eat Like a Local in Philadelphia

    August 13, 2024

    No trip to Philadelphia is complete without trying a cheesesteak, the city’s trademark sandwich. But there’s so much more to the city’s diverse dining scene.…

  • Pies from Bredenbeck's Bakery
    Food and Drink

    Have A Delicious Slice of Pie At One of These Philadelphia Bakeries

    March 18, 2024

    Many eateries and bakeries in Philadelphia prepare incredible pies, with some of them baking the popular classics while some offer unique flavors to tempt the…

  • David Culp's gardens
    Outdoors

    New Book Offers Glance at Local Private Gardens Around Region

    March 16, 2024

    We all know that the Philadelphia region has some of the most beautiful and historic gardens to visit like Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square or…

  • Interior of Bird in Hand Artisan Village
    Tourism

    Explore the Holiday Magic at Bird-in-Hand’s Artisan Village 

    November 30, 2023

    The buildings belonging to Bird-in-Hand’s Artisan Village have quite a history. Dating back to the 1890s, the eclectic village has served many different purposes, its…

  • Shoo Fly Pie slice
    Lancaster

    Pennsylvania Dutch Dessert Staple: The Rich History and Delicious Taste of Shoofly Pie

    November 23, 2023

    A Pennsylvania Dutch dessert staple marries the crust of a crumb cake with fluffy molasses, to make the iconic Shoofly pie, writes Jen Peng for…

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