On the Lighter Side Vanilla had a turn, now it’s time for the chocolate ice cream rankings. Photo by Markus Spiske courtesy of Unsplash. Wednesday March 24 is National Cheesesteak Day. Please support a local cheesesteak shop. Opinions vary
March 9, 2021
March is Women’s History Month Celebrate by listening to a selection of Terry Gross interviews with prominent women, chosen from Fresh Air’s archives. Thread Recommendation Surprise! Mt. Aetna’s latest eruption, including available footage. Trends We’re Watching Online trials expand jury
February 23, 2021
Today is National Dog Biscuit Day. To mark the day, we are pleased to introduce the newest member of Asterion’s extended family, an American Akita named Everest. National Banana Bread Day is celebrated today. Here is a favorite recipe. Raisins
February 9, 2021
Today is National Pizza Day. Please support your local pizza shop. Mardi Gras is next Tuesday, February 16, 2021. New Orleans canceled this year’s parade, so thousands of people across the city are decorating houses and whole blocks to look
January 26, 2021
Today is National Plan for Vacation Day. While the pandemic is a continuing risk, today is the day set aside to plan your vacation. Take time to map out a vacation you will enjoy, even if you’re still in your
January 12, 2021
Friday, January 15, 2021 is National Bagel Day. Maybe you’ll find your favorite spot for bagels on this list. Photo by May Lawrence on Unsplash. What happens when disputes overshadow success? While many commercial cases avoid headlines, there are times
December 1, 2020
The Great Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter is coming on December 21, 2020 and the Illuminati is going wild. These two planets align every 20 years or so, but this year, they will be closer than they’ve been in 800
November 17, 2020
Get ready for a Stay-at-Home Thanksgiving Whether you’re staying home, eating outdoors, or following guidelines that recommend bringing your own food to a Thanksgiving gathering this year, be prepared. Your turkey might be smaller, but you can still make the
November 3, 2020
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY. VOTE AND KRISPY KREME WILL GIVE YOU A FREE DONUT. Photo credit: Noah Pederson via Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Some of Pennsylvania’s finest are missing, like Johnny Hots’ hot dogs, but here are 20 of
October 20, 2020
October’s night skies still have much to offer, including a Blue Moon on Halloween. Photo by Neven Krcmarek on Unsplash. Be Prepared for Halloween Candy makers, who count on Halloween traditions, hope to maintain sales this year despite disruptions. Use