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Philadelphia Inquirer: Shenandoah is the food capital of the Coal Region

Posted on April 16, 2019April 17, 2019 by Jake Wynn

A Philly Inquirer reporter discovers the passion for Polish food in the heart of the Coal Region.

Posted in Food, ShenandoahTagged Coal Region, Food, Immigration, kielbasa, Newspaper, Pennsylvania, pierogi, Polish, Schuylkill County, ShenandoahLeave a comment

Shenandoah in 1938 – Photographs of Filipek’s Bar

Posted on April 3, 2019April 2, 2019 by Jake Wynn

Photographer Sheldon Dick stepped into a Shenandoah barroom in 1938 and captured memorable images of life in the Coal Region.

Posted in Coal Region, ShenandoahTagged Barroom, Coal miner, Coal Region, Great Depression, Pennsylvania, Restaurant, Schuylkill County, ShenandoahLeave a comment

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“The Strangers” coming in to steal a win in bar trivia
Found our new homestead!
Getting a look inside UT’s Neyland Stadium this evening! #OrangeAndWhiteGame
In the DC area, even the parking garages have historical markers. Stumbled across this piece of history, an infamous spot in presidential history. And also a key scene in one of my favorite movies. #AllThePresidentsMen #Watergate
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