Today, little remains of the once-thriving mining town of Centralia, Pennsylvania.picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images A coal fire has been burning beneath Centralia, Pennsylvania, ...

Discover Pennsylvania’s mining heritage on this underground train ride through a historic coal mine deep beneath the surface.

CENTRALIA, Pa. (AP) – It’s an anniversary the few remaining souls who live here won’t be celebrating. Fifty years ago on Sunday, a fire at the town dump ignited an exposed coal seam, setting off a ...

Centralia, once a thriving coal town, was abandoned after a fire began beneath its streets/ AI illustration An American town has been burning underground for more than 60 years. Once a thriving coal ...

The TransAlta Centralia Generation station pictured on March 8, 2024. Mount Rainer is visible to the left of the plant. This story was produced as part of <i>Climate Solutions</i>, a collaboration ...

CENTRALIA, Pa. — The Thanksgiving holiday is almost upon us. Many of us will gather at home with loved ones and enjoy their company with some delicious food. Over the years, the holiday season started ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

In 1983, the US government spent $43 million to relocate residents, but some refused to leave. The town's story inspired the 2006 horror film "Silent Hill." Over 60 years ago, Centralia, Pennsylvania, ...