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FestiFall Will Feature Sneak Preview of new Ken Burns Documentary

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

On September 26 & 27, get a sneak peak of the new documentary, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” at FestiFall at Friendship Hill.

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General Colin Powell to speak at September 11 Commemoration

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Flight 93 Memorial, Shanksville

8th Annual September 11 Commemoration will honor the heroes of Flight 93 in Shanksville, PA.

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Laurel Highlands Photo Contest

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Frog at Keystone State Park by Bob Phillips

There is still time to submit your photos for the 2009 Laurel Highlands Photo Contest. Check out some of my favorites photos (so far).

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Fallingwater in 3-D

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater

Look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater from every angle! This animation is the next best thing to an actual tour of the house.

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10 FREE Places to Visit Before Summer is Over!

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Great Allegheny Passage

Summer will be over before you know it! Don’t miss your chance to experience these fun activities in the Laurel Highlands for free.

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Love and Golf in the Laurel Highlands

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Joe and Peg Takitch at Norvelt Golf Club

Learn how these Norvelt natives remained close to the region after moving to Ohio.

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Journey to Kentuck Knob

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Frank Lloyd Wright's House on Kentuck Knob

Get an Insider’s story about her trip to Frank Lloyd Wright’s House on Kentuck Knob.

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Saint Vincent College Prepares for the Steelers

Friday, July 24th, 2009

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Saint Vincent College is expecting record breaking crowds for the 44th season of Steelers Training Camp. Check out what’s going on at Saint Vincent in preparation for the arrival of the Super Bowl champs.

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Fort Ligonier Continues 250th Commemoration with Attack by French Troops

Monday, July 13th, 2009

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French, Native American, and British troops will be on hand July 18th and 19th to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the French Attack on Fort Ligonier’s Redoubt.

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4th of July, the Laurel Highlands Way

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

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Celebrate the 4th of July with us in the Laurel Highlands! The weekend is packed full of fun events for the family to enjoy. If you’re looking for the best places to watch fireworks, we’ll give you the inside scoop!

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