top of page

WES CIPOLLA
JOURNALIST. WRITER. STORYTELLER


They're Still Hippies
At Auburn's Long Trout Winery, the Swingin' '60s never ended. PHOTO BY LINDSEY SHUEY Originally appeared in the Pottsville...
Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20215 min read
5 views
0 comments


The Closing of St. Stephen Church
Monsignor William F. Glosser during the final Sunday morning service at St. Stephen Church in Port Carbon. PHOTOS BY JACQUELINE DORMER...
Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20216 min read
14 views
0 comments


The Delivery Dudes Want to Make Your Takeout Awesome, Man
Originally appeared in the Reading Eagle in 2019. On Feb. 24, 2019, a Taco Bell location in Philadelphia descended into chaos as six...
Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20218 min read
9 views
0 comments


A Day At the Hamburg-er Festival
The hamburgers fry at the 2019 Taste of Hamburg-er Festival. PHOTO BY LINDSEY SHUEY Originally published in the Pottsville...
Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20216 min read
10 views
0 comments


Folklore, flu and the Cursed Stone Couch
Kris Birshell explores the Cursed Stone Couch for her YouTube channel, DD Explores. PHOTO FROM DD EXPLORES ON YOUTUBE Originally appeared...
Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20217 min read
9 views
0 comments


The Hibernian House and the Molly Maguires
Joe Wayne sits at his bar in the Hibernian House. PHOTOS BY JACQUELINE DORMER This story originally appeared in two parts in the...
Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 202112 min read
1,428 views
0 comments


Knoebels Haunted Mansion: A Spooky Diamond in the Rough
A northeast PA amusement park is home to one of America's last handmade, old-fashioned haunted houses. Writing and photos by Wes Cipolla...
Wes Cipolla
Mar 9, 20215 min read
16 views
0 comments


Trick-or-treating during a pandemic
In the small town of Schuylkill Haven, residents get creative to give out candy Writing and photos by Wes Cipolla Alicia Klinger, Destiny...
Wes Cipolla
Mar 9, 20213 min read
0 views
0 comments


On Valentine's Day, couple reminisces on 70 years together
7 decades after a chance meeting at a bus stop, Guy and Shelia Recla's love for each other has only grown. Photo courtesy of Lindsey...
Wes Cipolla
Feb 17, 20213 min read
3 views
0 comments


The Port Clinton Peanut Shop: Candy land on the Appalachian Trail
The Port Clinton Peanut Shop, a candy mecca in a town of 300 people, is Schuylkill County's answer to Willy Wonka's factory. Manager...
Wes Cipolla
Feb 17, 20214 min read
7 views
0 comments


Driscoll Institute's classes an exercise in physical, mental discipline
Pottsville academy unites chiropractors and motorcycle enthusiasts Jeff Driscoll demonstrates a move. PHOTOS BY LINDSEY SHUEY Originally...
Wes Cipolla
Feb 17, 20214 min read
5 views
0 comments


Hamburg artist paves path with unique style
Eric Armusik claims to tear through the "modern art mumbo-jumbo" with a neo-Baroque aesthetic. In the middle of a long-awaited passion...
Wes Cipolla
Feb 17, 20216 min read
16 views
0 comments


Liver transplant recipient shares story
To get closer to the things in life that mattered, Ali Jenan had to go to the brink of death Photo by Jacqueline Dormer Originally...
Wes Cipolla
Feb 17, 20214 min read
1 view
0 comments


Horror movie filmed in Schuylkill County premieres in Pottsville
"We're known for coal, we're known for beer, and we're known for clowns." Tyler Ebert, left, and Brett Harris. PHOTO BY JACQUELINE DORMER...
Wes Cipolla
Feb 17, 20213 min read
7 views
0 comments
Subscribe
bottom of page