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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Lancaster Art Vault: A Vibrant Creative Hub Breathing More Life Into Downtown
Just steps from Lancaster’s Gallery Row and the convention center, a once-quiet corner at Orange and Queen Streets now pulses…
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Norristown’s Culinary Scene Shines: Two Local Favorites Earn ‘Philadelphia Inquirer’ Spotlight
Norristown’s restaurant scene is earning some well-deserved recognition, with two local favorites catching the eye of The Philadelphia Inquirer in…
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Holiday Traditions Come Alive at Schwenkfelder Library’s Christmas Market
The holiday season comes to life in Pennsburg as the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center hosts its beloved Christmas Market…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Maria Santangelo, CEO, Barclay Friends
Maria Santangelo, CEO of Barclay Friends, spoke with Montco Today about her journey from growing up in Norristown to leading…
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Was The Revolutionary War America’s First Civil War? You Decide
When Ken Burns sat down with Joe Rogan last month and called the American Revolution “our first civil war,” it…
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MONTCO Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children…
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Immaculata University Continues to Grow Stronger in a Changing Higher Ed Landscape
Across the country, many colleges and universities are grappling with enrollment declines, rising costs, and changing perceptions about the value…
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Barclay Friends’ Culinary Team Brings Home First Place in Non-Profit Category at West Chester Chili Cook-Off
At this year’s West Chester Chili Cook-Off, the Barclay Friends culinary team didn’t just show up. They made a statement.…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dr. Troy M. Baker, Head of School, Church Farm School
Dr. Troy M. Baker, Head of School at Church Farm School, spoke with MONTCO Today about his journey from basketball…
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Valley Forge Explained So a Fifth-Grader Could Understand: Cold, Courage, and a Comeback
Most of us have heard of Valley Forge, but not many people really understand what happened there, or why it…
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Penn Community Bank Launches ‘Operation Greater Good Food Drive’ to Help Combat Food Insecurity Across the Region
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to launch the Operation Greater Good Food Drive,…
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King of Prussia District Receives William Penn Foundation Grant for Gulph Road Connector Trail Project
King of Prussia Business Improvement District Inc. has been awarded an Environment and Public Space grant from the William Penn…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs, Manor College
Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs at Manor College, spoke with Montco Today about growing up in a blended family…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the…
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MCCC Culinary Students Share Cooking Skills with County Commissioner and College President During Pizza-Making Event
Montgomery County Commissioner Thomas DiBello sported an apron and joined culinary students at Montgomery County Community College’s Hospitality Institute on Oct. 28…
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WCU Hosts ‘Beyond Gratitude’ Veterans Advocacy Campaign and Community Events
In recognition of Veterans Day, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, Dr. Michele P. Bratina, WCU Professor of Criminal Justice, has spearheaded…
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Untangling a Revolution: How Ken Burns and His Team Brought America’s Revolution to Life
Everyone thinks they know the story of the American Revolution including the midnight rides, the musket smoke, George Washington at…
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MONTCO Careers: The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family…
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