Nestled in the scenic Allegheny Mountains region of Cambria County, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is a city with a compelling history, vibrant culture, and plenty of attractions for visitors and families. Known …
October 2025
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Williamsport, Pennsylvania is a captivating blend of history, community, and scenic beauty; best known as the birthplace of Little League Baseball, the city offers a thriving downtown, fascinating historic landmarks, …
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Pennsylvania
Altoona, Pennsylvania: Where Railroad Heritage Meets Family Adventure
by myphillyconnection 74 viewsSet in the scenic heart of central Pennsylvania, Altoona is a city where industrial innovation, proud blue-collar tradition, and small-town hospitality converge. Once the epicenter of American railroad engineering, Altoona …
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Pennsylvania
State College, Pennsylvania: Where College Spirit and Community Thrive
by myphillyconnection 65 viewsNestled in the heart of Pennsylvania and home to Pennsylvania State University, State College exudes a unique blend of academic energy, small-town hospitality, and scenic beauty. While it is world-famous …
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Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: Where Heritage Shines and Modern Life Flourishes
by myphillyconnection 105 viewsBethlehem, fondly celebrated as “Christmas City USA,” is more than its twinkling lights and holiday festivities—it’s a city where centuries of American history blend seamlessly with vibrant arts, industry, and …
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Pennsylvania
Scranton, Pennsylvania: Where Industrial Power, Arts, and Community Converge
by myphillyconnection 71 viewsScranton is a city that tells the story of American innovation, resilience, and community—a place where Victorian architecture, railroading heritage, modern entertainment, and local pride harmoniously blend. Perhaps best known …
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Health & Fitness
Wings, booze and heartbreak – what research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom
by myphillyconnection 55 viewsBeing from Buffalo means getting to eat some of the best wings in the world. It means scraping snow and ice off your car in frigid mornings. And it means …
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No, it wasn't a nightmare. That really just happened. The 96-win Phillies, fresh off their best regular-season campaign of their current era, once again collapsed in epic and dramatic fashion. …
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Health & Fitness
Many people with chronic pain turn to comfort eating, but there are ways to avoid it
by myphillyconnection 70 viewsMany people with chronic pain open the cupboards and refrigerator to cope, new research shows. As many as two-thirds of people living with chronic pain – pain that lasts more …
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Food & Restaurants
How a Point Breeze cheesemonger became the first American to win a world championship
by myphillyconnection 105 viewsEmilia D'Albero lives in what she calls a "heavily cheese-themed home." The walls of her Point Breeze place are lined with posters from cheese competitions, photos from visits to creameries …