A 1982 PBS documentary reveals how a routine trash-burning ignited an unstoppable mine fire beneath Centralia, Pennsylvania. Witness the fierce debates over the town’s future, the heartache of evacuations, and the haunting remnants that remain. Read the full story.
Step back to October 1962, as Luzerne County residents shared their thoughts during the Cuban Missile Crisis. With the world on the brink of nuclear war, locals voiced their support, fears, and hopes as President Kennedy confronted the Soviet threat. Explore their fascinating insights from this pivotal moment in Cold War history. Read the full story.
How did one small Coal Region community - Pine Grove - react to the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962?