Tag Archives: Pennsylvania

Museum Mania in Philly

Philadelphia is home to a host of America’s most historic relics. It also boasts the nation’s oldest natural history museum. It’s not exactly as old as the dinosaurs that stand tall within its walls, but the Academy of Natural Sciences is getting ready to celebrate a big birthday. The major milestone—birthday number 200—won’t get underway for another four years, but the institution is already planning for a multi-million dollar extravaganza, complete with new exhibits and additional family-friendly attractions. Museum directors are not revealing all the details of their master plan, but did release bits of information, including the news that … Continue reading →

“The Office” Convention—Are You Going?

Yet, another reason to visit Pennsylvania (as if I haven’t given you enough already). Residents of Scranton, Pennsylvania brace yourselves… Die-hard fans of NBC’s hit show “The Office” will soon be invading your neighborhoods. This weekend the city where the fictitious Emmy Award-winning sitcom is set is hosting a gigantic shindig for every one of its loyal fans that dares to show up. While the concept for the blowout is funny, the party is no joke. The inaugural “Office Convention” is the real deal and promises to be as quirky as the show itself. Event organizers say fans will be … Continue reading →

More Halloween Happenings

Halloween is less than two weeks away. Do you know where you will be celebrating the creepy night? Your options are virtually limitless given the incredible amount of Halloween-related festivals, parties, and attractions being offered around the nation. I’ve covered quite a few of them in this blog. However, just when I think I’ve completed my list I find a few more frightful delights… like these: PENNSYLVANIA “Terror Behind the Walls” is not for the faint of heart. If you frighten easily you’ll want to stay away from Pennsylvania’s former Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. Or, at least wait until … Continue reading →

Sunday Travel Funnies: WHOAAA! A Two-Headed Turtle

After a brief hiatus the Sunday Travel Funnies are back! A ton of humorous travel tales have transpired since we’ve been away so let’s get right to it… WHOAAA! Look out for some laughs if you are traveling through Oak Lawn, Illinois. Apparently, for some motorists a big red stop sign is not enough to get them to apply the brakes. Which is why officials in the Chicago suburb recently installed additional signs beneath the traditional stop signs with messages that include “WHOAAA” or “Stop … and smell the roses.” Oak Lawn’s mayor says the idea is to get drivers … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: A Unique Place To Satisfy Your Big Mac Attack and Delta Drops Prices In A Big Way

Drive about 30 miles southeast of Pittsburgh and you’ll find a place to order up McDonald’s most famous sandwich… but what you’ll get is much more than just two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun. North Huntingdon—-located in western Pennsylvania–is the new home of the Big Mac Museum Restaurant. Fittingly, it is situated just 40 miles north of where the very first double burger, triple bun sandwich was served in Uniontown four decades ago for just 45 cents. To celebrate the museum’s big opening today the restaurant rewarded the first 100 customers … Continue reading →

What’s New At Hershey

In my previous post I wrote about the 100th anniversary of both Hersheypark and one of its signature products, the Hershey’s Kiss. It’s a milestone Hershey, Pennsylvania is not taking lightly. The model factory town built more than 100 years ago by chocolate magnate Milton Hershey is still the epicenter of the Hershey chocolate empire and today its neighboring attractions make it one of the most popular destinations in the nation. After all, where else can you take in the sweet smell of chocolate while flying around the twists and turns on a wooden roller coaster? Anyone who has visited … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws: Pennsylvania

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We continue our journey across the Eastern seaboard with a visit to Pennsylvania. The state founded by the Quakers and named for William Penn is a must visit for history buffs who want to see Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the Liberty Bell that once rang out. Philadelphia is known as the city of brotherly love and with all that in mind, let’s take a look at the marriage laws governing getting married in the state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania As with most other states, you need to present a type of photo identification such as … Continue reading →

Happy Groundhog Day: Should We Expect an Early Spring?

The old German legend says that if the groundhog does not see his shadow, spring will arrive early. If he does see his shadow, the warning is that wintry weather will continue for at least another six weeks. Good news! Reports indicate that Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow today. Whew! Bring on the Spring weather. Legend has it that the groundhog will see his shadow as often as nine out of ten times. As for recent Groundhog Days, that seems to be a fairly accurate assessment, since the last time Phil did not see his shadow was in … Continue reading →

Ask Anna: Pennsylvania Auto Accident and Injury Claim

Question: Left as a comment on the Ask Anna Blog. Dear Anna, Perhaps you my know, or can direct me to where I can find out, but…..,we live in Pennsylvania with no-fault auto/motorcycle insurance laws and were involved in a motorcycle/automobile accident where the other driver was at fault. Because we assumed that we could sue for pain and suffering and damages under the full tort option we paid for, we felt secure. As it turns out in Pennsylvania, per our attorney, we are being told that we “cannot” sue because: 1) It would cost us way more than we … Continue reading →

Hershey Park – Great Escape for Families

As an avid traveler, I am always looking for new places to visit, especially those that focus on families. One such place is in Hershey, Pennsylvania, known as what else – Hershey Park. Located near Amish country and Harrisburg’s state capital, this is an excellent location for a summer of fun. For instance, you can visit Hershey Park, which has been voted as the number one amusement park by top magazines, Zoo America, Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, and more. While there are many things to do and see in this part of Pennsylvania, I wanted to address Hershey Park … Continue reading →