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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Wawa, Sheetz, Rutter’s Competing for Best Gas Station Food
USA Today has announced the top 10 finalists in its “Best Gas Station for Food” competition, writes Bill Shannon for…
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MCCC Theatre Arts and West End Student Theatre Present ‘The Library at the End of the World’ April 23-26
Making its world premiere on stage at Montgomery County Community College’s Pottstown Campus, MCCC Theatre Arts and West End Student Theatre will…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Employees Celebrate Earth Day with Tree Planting at Hildacy Preserve
Aqua Pennsylvania partnered with Natural Lands for an important floodplain restoration project along Crum Creek at Hildacy Preserve in Media,…
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Smoking in Pennsylvania Comes with High Cost
Smoking takes a toll on Pennsylvanians’ wallets, with a new report revealing that the habit costs the average smoker thousands…
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Pennsylvania May Soon Designate a New ‘Migratory Bird’
Pennsylvania is considering ending its status as the only state without a state bird by designating the scarlet tanager as…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles like Part-Time Student…
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Montgomery County Community College Earns 2026-27 Military Friendly Schools Designation
Montgomery County Community College has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools Designation, recognized as a 2026-2027 Top 10 Military Friendly…
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Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center: The Pennsylvania German Story Starts Here
They came fleeing persecution. In 1731, a small group of religious refugees left everything they knew in Silesia, then part…
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January Sees Slight Drop in PA Unemployment Rate, Record Number of Nonfarm Jobs
In January, the unemployment rate in Pennsylvania declined to 4.3 percent while nonfarm employment reached a new peak statewide, according…
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West Chester University’s 1871 Awards Celebrate Outstanding Junior and Senior Students
This year, a record number of West Chester University students applied for the 1871 Award, a special honor that recognizes…
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West Chester University’s Research and Creative Activity Day Showcases Faculty, Student, Staff Academic Inquiry
Part of “Celebrating WCU Week” this year, the University’s annual Research and Creative Activity Day takes place on Thursday, Apr. 16, in Sykes Student…
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New Interactive Revolution Exhibit Opens at Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
On Saturday, Apr. 18, a special interactive exhibit for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. opens at…
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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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West Chester University Kicks Off Earth Week with 2026 Zero Waste Summit
West Chester University will launch its 2026 Earth Week celebration with its annual Zero Waste Summit on Monday, Apr. 20, from 11:00 AM-1:00…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as Full-Time…
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More Montgomery County Families May Qualify for Water Bill and Leak Repair Assistance Than You Think
For many of us, spring brings a renewed look at household budgets. As you plan for the year ahead, there’s…
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MCCC Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Earns 2025 REACH Recognition
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Alpha Kappa Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges, recently celebrated a…
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West Chester University WCU Week 2026: Complete Event Guide
With Golden Rams at the heart and spirit of WCU, there’s a lot to be excited about this spring. A…
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