It has been one big Taekwondo family for three decades, as the Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy celebrated its 30th anniversary last week.
Located at 116 N. Mercer St. in downtown New Castle, the academy has taught countless children and adults with the common themes of God, family and togetherness, according to owner Vanessa Kuczynski.
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