How the Irish helped shape Philadelphia — and the United States

Irish workers built Pennsylvania’s canals and railroads. Irish families shaped neighborhoods and became part of the fabric of ...
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The Irish are very much a part of Pennsylvania history | Opinion

Pennsylvania and Ireland have had a long and rich historical association. It stretches back to the era of William Penn in the late 17th century, establishing a critical influence on the development of ...
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Learning the history of Irish coal miners in Schuylkill County | Back Down The Pennsylvania Road

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — Our St. Patrick's Day trip Back Down The Pennsylvania Road comes with a history lesson, all about the Irish miners in Schuylkill County who worked hard for a better life. Mike ...
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Historian uncovers evidence of second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders in Pennsylvania who suffered from cholera, violence and xenophobia

When commuters on the R5 SEPTA train that connects suburban Chester County to Philadelphia approach Malvern station, they might spot a square stone monument on the right side in a clearing surrounded ...
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Congressmen introduce legislation to establish National Museum of Irish American History

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) introduced legislation to establish a commission to study the creation of a National Museum of Irish American History on Wednesday, March 12, the same day ...
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Historic Pennsylvania restaurants passed down for four generations that still draw a crowd

Pennsylvania's restaurant scene holds treasures that most states can only dream about. Family-owned eateries that have ...
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Historian uncovers evidence of second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders in Pennsylvania who suffered from cholera, violence and xenophobia

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) William E. Watson, Immaculata University (THE CONVERSATION) When commuters on the R5 ...