On Friday, April 8, Pennsylvania joined states across the country in lighting up landmarks, homes and civic spaces (such as the Capitol Building in Harrisburg) as part of Two Lights for Tomorrow, a national initiative marking the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s historic ride and the dawn of America’s journey toward independence. Photo by Jon Ferreras Harrisburg. Pennsylvania lights the way in National Semiquincentennial Tribute Pennsylvania joined states across the country on Friday, April 18, in lighting up landmarks, homes and civic spaces as part... Local News 20 Apr 2025 | 01:43
The gravestone of Revolutionary War veteran Theodorus Polhemus in the Old Newton Cemetery is decorated as part of Wreaths Across America in December 2018. The gravestone was erected in October 2018 as part of a joint effort of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sussex County Historical Society and Old Newton Cemetery Committee to locate and mark previously unmarked graves. Polhemus was born in Haverstraw, N.Y., and served as a corporal in the Orange County, N.Y., militia. He died in Newton in 1820. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) 250th celebration begins The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, gave the United States its official birthday, but that seminal... Local News 17 Apr 2025 | 11:19
