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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Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Stores to Control the Drugs Distinctive Odor
The distinctive odor of marijuana dispensaries often found in other states will not be an issue in Pennsylvania, writes Sam…
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Montgomery County’s 60,000 Turnpike’s Toll Scofflaws Given Fair Warning
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has warned drivers with at least six unpaid tolls or outstanding violations of $500 or more…
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Dearth of Retail, Manufacturing Jobs Nudge Pennsylvania’s Population Down
Pennsylvania’s population has shrunk for the first time in over three decades, with deaths and move-outs outnumbering births and move-ins…
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Pennsylvania Ranked Near Bottom on List of Best & Worst States to Start a Business
In an in-depth report by WalletHub that analyzes the Best & Worst States to Start a Business in 2017, only…
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Montgomery County Businessman Joins Race for Governor
Editor’s note: Hours before officially declaring his intent to run for Governor on Thursday, Kris Hart asked the simple question:…
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Guest Editorial: Time for a New Approach. Let’s Grow Pennsylvania’s Economy
By Guy Ciarrocchi In Harrisburg, our elected officials are again participating in the annual ritual of budget negotiations. This continues…
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Number of Startups in Pennsylvania Soars
The latest ranking of top startup fund seekers published by Gust puts Pennsylvania in fifth which is a huge jump…
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Jenkintown’s Keep Highways Safe Highlights Pennsylvania’s Most Dangerous Trucking Companies
Research by Jenkintown’s Keep Highways Safe has identified the 25 most dangerous trucking companies in Pennsylvania based on their accident…
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Educated Millennials Leaving Pennsylvania in Droves
At present, Pennsylvania seems to be having an issue attracting and retaining educated millennials, according to a report from the…
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WalletHub: Pennsylvania Provides Not-So-Happy Working Mother’s Day
The best gift for Mother’s Day this year might just be to see Pennsylvania roll up its sleeves and do…
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Montco Native Forms Addiction Treatment Business Driven by Personal Struggles
Montgomery County native Joseph Lubowitz has drawn from his own experience and struggles with drug addiction to start a business…
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Trout Season in Pennsylvania to Open in April
Get your bait and fishing poles ready, as more than four million trout are about to become fair game with…
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Kono-To-Go Pizza Coming to Montgomery County
King of Prussia Mall will be the first Pennsylvania location to offer pizza lovers a new and inventive way to…
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Propane Fueled School Buses Coming to Several Montgomery County School Districts
Several school districts in Montgomery County have received Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants totaling $1.9 million awarded by the Pennsylvania Department…
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Update: Interstate 276 Bridge Over the Delaware River Reopened Last Night
Update: Philly.com reported this morning, due to unseasonably warm conditions which expedited repairs, The Delaware River Turnpike Bridge reopened to traffic…
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Expanded Wine Sales Slow Growth in State Liquor Stores
The widely praised decision to allow sales of wines in grocery stores is starting to affect sales in the State…
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Fair Districts PA Takes on Gerrymandering
Over 600 people turned out for a meeting organized by the Fair Districts PA in Montgomery County last week, to…
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Yikes! Pennsylvania Has Nation’s Second-Most Structurally Deficient Bridges
Pennsylvania is in dire need of serious bridge repairs, according to the latest report published by the American Road &…
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