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Berks History Center to offer virtual classes in Pennsylvania Dutch language and culture
Reading Eagle, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 3—Many people falsely assume Pennsylvania Dutch was historically spoken only by Old Order Amish and Mennonites, said Bradley K. Smith, archivist and associate director of the Berks History ...
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Chow Down
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThere are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Chow Down...
McConnell stepping down
Reading Eagle, Pa. via Yahoo News· 3 months agoFeb. 29—When Bradley K. Smith introduced Pennsylvania Dutch language classes at the Berks History Center two years ago, he was hoping for a dozen or so students. "But suddenly, and much to our ...
People Are Remembering The Weird Little Facts They Learned In Elementary School
BuzzFeed via Yahoo News· 1 year agoElementary school memories are among the first for many people. It's hard to forget some of the...
Celebration of Pennsylvania Dutch farm life coming to Kutztown University
Reading Eagle, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 19—Kutztown University's Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center this weekend will host Heemet Fescht, a celebration of the harvest and Pennsylvania Dutch farm life. The free event ...
Kutztown University dedicates new headquarters of Pa. German center
Reading Eagle, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 30—There is a Pennsylvania Dutch word, "laerne," that describes the new DeLight E. Breidegam Building, headquarters of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University ...
Box cutter falls from roller coaster rider’s pocket, striking girl’s head, PA cops say
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 9 months agoA young girl was at a Pennsylvania amusement park when she was struck in the head by a box cutter,...
PA amusement parks take home major awards — including best food and best wooden coaster
State College Centre Daily Times via Yahoo News· 8 months agoAs summer draws to a close, several Pennsylvania amusement parks are receiving acclaim from one of...
Explaining Hollywood: How to get a job as a dialect coach
LA Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDialect coaches often give actors exercises to help them master vocal patterns that aren't their...
How the pretzel went from soft to hard – and other little-known facts about one of the world’s...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 1 month agoThe pretzel has had a twisted path from Germany to global snack food. Craig...