Keystone Stories: Railroads


Why is Altoona known as “Railroad City”? The answer can be found at the Railroaders Memorial Museum, located in Altoona. This home for railfans is where a new project is underway to bring back a legendary locomotive…the K4.

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Man in a small yellow aircraft looking over shoulder at the wooded landscape below.

Taking Flight

Season 4 Episode 2 | 27 min

Bellefonte’s role in the history of air mail is still celebrated today, as is Mill Hall’s Piper Aviation’s significance in WWII. Pilots from across the nation travel to Mifflin County to fly aircraft that have no motors.

Aired 10/07/24

 

The Arts are Alive

Season 1 Episode 3 | 27 min

Creativity thrives in the Commonwealth—from community art projects to makerspaces, galleries and festivals, the arts play a pivotal role in bringing people together throughout our region.

Aired 05/19/22

 

Tractor harvesting crops in a large field.

Farming

Season 4 Episode 3 | 27 min

With its picturesque landscapes and fertile soil, Pennsylvania is renowned for its diverse farming. With multi-generational farms using new technology to assist in the work, the state’s agricultural sector thrives, supporting local communities and markets.

Aired 10/14/24

 

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