Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state rich in history and diversity, located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
As the fifth-most populous state, Pennsylvania boasts a population of over 13 million people.
Pennsylvania’s economy has evolved from its historical roots in manufacturing to include a diverse range of industries today.
The State is also known for its cultural contributions, including being home to the first library, hospital, and medical school in the United States.
Explore our archive of nearly 1,000 stories about Pennsylvania below:
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Plymouth Meeting Quakers Trying to Get Afghan Interpreter Who is Working for U.S. Military to Safety
The Plymouth Meeting Quakers group, who helped build a school for girls in Afghanistan, is trying to find a way…
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Local Historian Publishes Book on Towns Located Along Lower Schuylkill River
Historian and blogger Michael Tolle has published a book They’ve Been Down So Long / Getting Up Still on Their…
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Bet You Can’t Guess How the PA Gaming Industry Performed as Pandemic Restrictions Eased
Pennsylvania casino revenues hit the jackpot for July. Its one-month record of $423 million signifies good times for PA gaming…
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This Montco College Ranks in the Top Five Among Best Community Colleges in PA
To determine where students can receive the best and most affordable education, WalletHub compared community colleges across three key dimensions,…
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Business Leaders Look for Infrastructure Package to Get the Kinks Out of the National Supply Chain
Business leaders and local officials nationwide hope that President Joe Biden and Congress can deliver on their major infrastructure package.…
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Scarce Lanternfly Sightings: The Persistent Pests Aren’t Gone For the 2021 Season, Just Spread Out
If you are seeing fewer spotted lanternflies than you expect, don’t get too excited. It doesn’t mean the persistent pests…
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Pennsylvania Ranks High Among States with Best Health Care Systems
Pennsylvania ranks in the upper half among states with the best health care systems, according to a new report by…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bill McSwain, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Bill McSwain, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up “southern” in…
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Hospital Honor Roll: Three Montgomery County Hospitals Are Among Best in Region
Three Montgomery County hospitals have been ranked among the twenty best hospitals in the Philadelphia region by U.S. News &…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Michael Colonnello
Michael Colonnello has always been proud he is from Montgomery County. “I was born in Lansdale and grew up in…
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Pennsylvania System for Distributing State Education Aid Among the Most Regressive in Nation
Pennsylvania state spending on K-12 public education is among the lowest in the nation. Worse, its distribution has been ranked…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Rose Emrick
Rose Emrick’s career path has led her to many places throughout Pennsylvania. “Continuing my education is extremely important to me.…
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See How Pennsylvania Ranks Among Most and Least Energy-Expensive States
Pennsylvania is one of the least energy-expensive states in the nation, according to a new report recently released by WalletHub.…
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2021 MONTCO Millennial Superstar: Jenna Antoniewicz
Jenna Antoniewicz was born in Seoul, South Korea, adopted when she was 11 months old and welcomed to the US…
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Wall Street Journal: Pottsgrove High School Principal Believes Supreme Court Decision on Student Speech ‘Muddies the Waters’ for Future Cases
Bill Ziegler, principal at Pottsgrove High School, believes that last week’s decision by the Supreme Court on student speech will…
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MCCC Celebrates 15th Gateway to College Graduation
After an extraordinary year of COVID-19 challenges, 21 graduates of Montgomery County Community College’s Gateway to College Program received their…
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See How Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best and Worst States for Working Dads
WalletHub has released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst States for Working Dads, ranking Pennsylvania is in the middle…
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Amtrak Proposal: New Round Trips That Montco Commuters May Find Convenient
In its 2035 vision plan announced earlier this year, Amtrak included proposals to expand and improve rail service in Pennsylvania. Under consideration are new routes, some…
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