Posts From: September 2017

October arrives in Pennsylvania’s American Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Sep. 28, 2017

Hold onto your hats! This weekend, October arrives in Pennsylvania’s American Region amid a flurry of activities. The next few days and nights are busy indeed. They're packed with heritage, culture, tradition, and fun. The best part is no one has been left out of the fun and festivities. The weekend…

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Reading Liederkranz in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Sep. 26, 2017

By Bryan Hay Gemütlichkeit doesn’t translate well into English, but you’ll find its meaning in abundance at the Reading Liederkranz. Since 1885, when a group of men gathered for a birthday party, to sing German songs and reconnect to their native Germany, the Reading Liederkranz has been doling out…

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Favorite fall events & Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Sep. 22, 2017

Fall has arrived and Pennsylvania's Americana Region welcomes the activities and happenings that coincide with the season. This first weekend of fall, attend some of the region's favorite annual events, plus a few new additions. It’s a busy weekend filled with cars, festivals, and fairs, with some…

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If only the weekend was longer - PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Sep. 15, 2017

Talk about a busy weekend. Pennsylvania's Americana Region is jumping with seasonal fun, festivals, and cool entertainment. From our Main Streets to Center City, things are happening. With so much to choose from, putting together a list of Top 5 Things to Do was no easy task. Try one of our…

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Free for all in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Sep. 13, 2017

Fall is a perfect time to enjoy Pennsylvania's Americana Region and some of the best ways to experience autumn in Reading and Berks County is at free events and attractions. Find cost-free activities on Pennsylvania's Americana Region website, or try some of these suggestions no cost recreation in…

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A Mixed Bag of Weekend Fun in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Sep. 08, 2017

Talk about a mixed bag of weekend fun! Attend festivals, Main Street happenings, musical events, even cycling competitions this weekend in Pennsylvania's Americana Region. Head to tried and true seasonal favorites like the Chile Pepper Food Fest, or join the festivities at the inaugural Reading…

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Mount Penn, Cycling, and Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Sep. 05, 2017

By Andrew Bernstein Mount Penn rises to the east of Reading, is named for the brothers Penn – and father Penn – who came from England and settled the area we now know as Reading and West Reading. The city first started as a settlement at a crossing of the Schuylkill River, shown to early settlers by…

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