LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A new way of seeing the history of anthracite coal mining brought Pam Hummell of the Grove City Historical Society to the Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour in Scranton. "It was ...

Coal and anthracite are synonymous with Northeast Pennsylvania, but when you think of a coal mine, you probably think of a dark, dingy cavern. But in reality, 9 ...

A memorial feature is also built to celebrate the area's mining history.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MINERSVILLE — Local photographer and cultural historian Scott Herring, also known as “The Last Anthracite Photographer,” hosted an ...

The Chattanooga Daily Times headline on Tuesday, July 21, 1891, ‘The Coal Creek War the Sole Topic of Discussion Yesterday’, reflected the impact of the regional conflict between coal miners, prison ...

Girardville’s nearly 200-year history reads like a rollercoaster of ups and downs in the Schuylkill County anthracite region.

Dozens of people stood stoically around the Willow Grove Mine Memorial as speakers recounted the history of the explosion and ...

Emma Mihalko (center) was named the 2025 Bituminous Coal Queen this summer. The King Coal Show’s Battle of the Barrels pits local fire departments against each other in a friendly competition. For the ...

Residents question plans to extend the life of a coal mine for 110 years when the power plant it supplies is set to close in ...