Keystone Stories: Volunteer Firefighters
All across Pennsylvania, thousands of citizens are volunteering to protect our lives and property. In fact, more than 97% of all firefighters in the commonwealth are volunteers. Such service organizations even predate the U.S. Constitution.
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Drive-Ins
Season 1 Episode 2 | 27 min
In the late 1950s, at the height of the drive-in’s popularity, Pennsylvania had more than 180 in operation. Today Pennsylvania still has nearly 30 drive-in theaters in operation, second most in the country. Watch on the PBS App »
The Forest
Season 1 Episode 1 | 27 min
In the early days of the Commonwealth, nearly 29 million acres of Pennsylvania were covered in forest. By 1895, this number dropped to 9 million acres. While Pennsylvania provided lumber to build a nation, this invaluable natural resource was almost lost. Watch on the PBS App »
Quirky Festivals
Season 5 Episode 1 | 27 min
A look at quirky festivals in Pennsylvania, featuring Bigfoot, chainsaws, outhouse races and more. Watch on the PBS App »
