Keystone Stories: Polka


Polka is more than just music. It’s heritage, culture, dancing and costumes. This rich history is celebrated every June at Polkafest, located in Johnstown. The city’s ethnic heritage makes it the perfect city to host this event, now in its 25th year.

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Chocolate on a conveyer belt.

Sweets

Season 4 Episode 1 | 27 min

Hershey’s chocolate is not the only special sweet treat that comes from Pennsylvania. The stories behind Gardners Candies, Ritchey’s Ice Cream and Inside Out Cookie are calorie-free, but their products will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth.

Aired 09/30/24

 

Drive-Ins

Season 1 Episode 2 | 27 min

In the late 1950s, at the height of the drive-in’s popularity, Pennsylvania had more than 180 in operation. Today Pennsylvania still has nearly 30 drive-in theaters in operation, second most in the country.

Aired 05/12/22

 

Man fishing on river bank.

The Outdoor Lifestyle

Season 5 Episode 3 | 27 min

From hunting and fishing to hiking and more, the outdoor lifestyle in Pennsylvania takes many forms. 

Aired 11/03/25

 

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