Category Archives: Pennsylvania

Manns Choice, Pa.

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Somebody

Manns Choice seems like a poorly spelled and punctuated name for an ill-advised happy hour from a bygone era. It’s also a town name. In 1848, Congressman Job Mann pressured to have a post office at an unnamed village in Harrison Township. … Continue reading →

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Government Shutdown.

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Somebody

The government shutdown has different ramifications for different People. Somebodyisfromhere.com’s inconvenience occurred in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, when the government normally shuts down (snow and the like), Somebodyisfromhere.com usually goes to the bar in sweatpants. The government is currently shut … Continue reading →

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Needmore, Pa, In, Ga, Tx, & Wv.

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Somebody

Well if there was ever an apt Wiki page for a town it would be found for Needmore. Needmore…as in needs more information. Needmore, a town in Pennsylvania, only has three sentences written about it on Wiki. There are three … Continue reading →

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Somebodyisfromhere.com Pities You.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Somebody

Somebodyisfromhere.com pities you. He Grew up on the St. Patrick’s Day snack called Irish Potatoes. He assumed you did too. But, alas, it wasn’t until recently that he learned it was just a Philadelphia snack and you that you poor … Continue reading →

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The article in which Somebodyisfromhere.com talks about a town in Ohio and then rambles on about Ghosts and synagogues in Pennsylvania for awhile.

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Somebody

Defiance got its name from General Anthony Wayne during the French and Indian War.

“General Wayne surveyed the land and declared to General Scott, “I defy the French, Indians, and all the devils of hell to take it.” Continue reading →

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Pat Burrell

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Somebody

Pat Burrell retired this week. Somebodyisfromhere.com wrote a nuanced piece about him right after the Phillies won the World Series explaining Philly sports through the prism of Burrell. Since his departure, not everything said about Pat the Bat has been … Continue reading →

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Somebodyisfromhere.com Goes Climaxing (and misses a layup title opportunity)

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Somebody

You might not be surprised that there is town named Climax. People name places some strange things. You might be surprised there are several of them. Continue reading →

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