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Underground Railroad history comes through Bedford and Blair Counties
The Underground Railroad was known for helping many enslaved people escape to freedom. It consisted of a network of people ...
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Diesel arrives at East Broad Top from Durango & Silverton
West met East here Thursday morning (Feb. 13, 2025) as the East Broad Top Railroad took ownership of former Durango & ...
Maine train derailment that led to injuries and forest fire was caused by beaver dam, officials say
State officials say a train derailment in rural Maine that spilled hundreds of gallons of fuel and hospitalized three workers was attributable to a beaver dam.
Berks commissioners vote to extend life of Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority until 2072
Commissioner Christian Leinbach explained that authorities created in the state of Pennsylvania are normally done so for a period of 50 years.
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One of the Largest Gas Stations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania is Closing 1,000 Locations
I'm talking about gasoline. One of the largest fuel companies in New Jersey and nationwide is Shell. They operate 246 gas station locations in Jersey alone. According to official statements from Shell ...
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Crews battle fire at East Hanover Township gas station
JONESTOWN, Pa. — Crews battled a two-alarm fire that broke out at a gas station in East Hanover Township on Wednesday night. According to Lebanon County dispatchers, the first calls came in at 8 ...
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'AI-driven' cyber charter school wants to teach Pa. kids core academics in 2 hours per day
Update, Jan. 29: The Pennsylvania Department of Education rejected Unbound Academy’s application; the cyber charter school network has 30 days to appeal. HARRISBURG — A cyber charter school network ...
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Five abandoned train stations that are now beautiful hotels with bedroom carriages and huge grand lobbies
RAILWAY fans can live out their dream by staying in a hotel that used to be a huge train station. From ex-espionage routes to stunning Art Deco designs, here are five of the best around the world.
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Firefighters called back to Lebanon County gas station morning after 2-alarm blaze
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Firefighters returned to a gas station in East Hanover Township Thursday morning after battling a 2-alarm blaze there the evening before. Emergency dispatch said they ...
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FIVE DEAD IN EXPRESS WRECK; Two Sections of Pennsylvania Train Crash Near Johnstown, Penn.
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A new life for the US's abandoned railway stations
Train stations were once the centrepieces of many US cities. After decades of neglect, many places are now reviving them in new, creative ways. The trains don't stop at Union Pacific Depot anymore.
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Thirteen passengers killed by another train after fleeing fire rumour
A recent programme to improve rail connectivity in India has been marred by accidents At least 13 people have been killed and five injured after they fled rumours of a fire on board their train in ...