Pennsic XLI is going to be different from any Pennsic before it. For the first time, the traditional opponents, the East Kingdom and the Middle Kingdom, will be fighting as allies, against AEthelmearc, in whose lands Pennsic lies, and Atlantia.

Pennsic Independent photographer Liam St. Liam of the East Kingdom will take the plunge again - his eighth - for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics New York.

THLord Brandubh O'Donnghaile, Silver Buccle Herald of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc reports that Their Royal Majesties Isenwulf and Rosalinda have placed THLord Stephen Calvert deGrey on vigil to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Pelican.

There is more to the Pennsic War than battles. Lady Mary of Montevale, Features Reporter for the Pennsic Independent, visited the A&S Exhibit at Pennsic 40 and spoke with some of the artisans. (photos)

DonalBane of Blakmers, Battlefield Reporter for the Pennsic Independent at Pennsic 40, reports that the East Kingdom and allies were victorious in the final battles of the War.

“We assure you this will be the greatest celebration in the history of the Known World,”  said HRM Christopher of Æthelmearc during Opening Ceremonies of the 40th Pennsic War. Battlefield Reporter DonalBane of Blakmers of the Pennsic Independent has the story. (photo)

Ursula the Widow, Reviews Editor for the Pennsic Independent, is seeking SCA-related works of art and literature for review in the Pennsic paper.

A very hot and humid Pennsic 39 is over, and the East Kingdom has claimed overall victory of this year's War.

Thanks to a monumental effort on the part of Her Royal Majesty of Aethelmearc, Tessa, and a team of Shadowclans members, the Pennsic Children’s Water Battle will take place after all.

The economy and illness are attempting to take the Children’s Water Battle off the Pennsic schedule. Merriment is a hard thing to kill, though.

Mistress Catherine Aimee Le Moyne, Pennsic University Chancellor, reports the sad news that the Shadow Clans has had to cancel the Children's Water Battle for Pennsic 39.

Due to changes in the Pennsic Marketplace dates, The Pennsic Independent has changed its publication schedule. They will be publishing from Friday, August 6 to Friday, August 13.

The owner of an obscure chain of medieval recreation hobbyist publications has purchased all the assets of media giant Gannett Inc. in an unsolicited, hostile takeover bid that included cash, letters of credit from half a dozen "kingdoms" in which she publishes, and an unspecified quantity of "chocolate Chaucers," apparently some kind of alcoholic beverage.

The Reviews Department of the Pennsic Independent is seeking new SCA-related CDs, books, and other works of art for review in the Pennsic 38 volume of the Pennsic Independent.

HRM Konrad of the East Kingdom made the unprecedented decision to concede all 37 war points at the beginning of Pennsic War. Magistra Nicolaa de Bracton, of the Pennsic Independent, interviewed King Konrad to discuss the reasons for his decision.

The Pennsic Independent offers a new mail-home subscription option to help with delivery problems.

The Pennsic Independent is proud to announce the addition of podcasts.

Couldn't make Pennsic but wonder how the battles shook out? The online edition of the Pennsic Independent has the answers with reports from DonalBane of Blakmers

Mistress Heirusalem, publisher of the Pennsic Independent reminds those attending - and those NOT attending - this year's Pennsic War, that subscriptions to the daily paper are available online.

The Pennsic Independent reported on a number of peerages offered and accepted at this year's Pennsic War.

Pennsic Independent photographer Liam St. Liam has posted an album of photos taken at Pennsic 35.

At midnight on Saturday evening (August 12), the SCA Chirurgeonate at Pennsic 35 was informed that their duties were being assumed by a private EMS company, Northwest EMS.

On the way to Pennsic, on the way home, or just running errands, there are traditional and not-so-traditional Pennsic dining spots around Cooper’s Lake. Heirusalem and Cally from the Pennsic Independent took a tour of some of these spots recently and had a few things to mention.

On the way to Pennsic, on the way home, or just running errands, there are traditional and not-so-traditional Pennsic dining spots near Cooper’s Lake Campground. Heirusalem and Cally from PI took a tour of some of these spots recently and had a few things to mention.

The Pennsic Independent reports that an exhibition on the history of the SCA will be displayed at Pennsic War 35.

The Pennsic Independent plans to include court reports this year, and needs help from the populace to accomplish this.

Mistress Heirusalem, Publisher of the Pennsic Independent, has announced that once again subscriptions to Pennsic's on-site newspaper will be available online.

Mayor Brise Sanguin has confirmed that another ambulance company has signed on to replace Portersville EMS for on-site paramedic services at Pennsic 35.

Brise Sanguin, Pennsic XXXV Mayor, has confirmed rumors that two long-standing providers of services to Pennsic War will not be returning this year. Lord Calvert from the Pennsic Independent has the story straight from the Mayor.

Mistress Heirusalem Crystoma, Publisher of The Pennsic Independent, plans to donate over 80% of the revenue from PDF subscriptions to the disaster relief effort.