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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Immaculata Receives $40,000 Grant for ‘It’s On Us’ Pa. Initiative
Immaculata University in Malvern was among 39 institutions of higher education and postsecondary schools in Pennsylvania to be awarded a grant…
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‘Smile!’ Workers With Bad Teeth Can Now Work at Sheetz
Wawa rival Sheetz is abandoning a “smile” policy that kept workers from being hired who had “obvious missing, broken, or…
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Gov. Shapiro Did Something This Morning That Only Two of His Gubernatorial Predecessors Have Done
Early this morning, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro took action on a high-profile matter that every single former Commonwealth governor has…
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See Which Five Montco Elementary Schools Came Out on Top as Best in Pa. for 2023
Montgomery County is home to highly-ranked elementary schools. Niche recently released a list of the best public schools in the state…
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Mobile IDs Could Be Coming to Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians could soon get the option to use mobile IDs on their phones, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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For Republicans, Figuring Out Suburbs Key to Winning Elections
Pennsylvania is rated among the swing states by pundits, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh standing as Democratic strongholds while rural Pennsylvania…
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Lack of Affordable Childcare a Huge Issue Locally and Across the Nation
More than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic triggered the most catastrophic workforce decline in history, men have returned to…
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When She’s Not in New York City, Model Gigi Hadid Finds Relaxation at her Bucks County Farmhouse Property
One of the most famous models in the world enjoys spending her free time with her family in their Bucks…
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Valley Forge Military Academy & College Welcomes New Plebe Classes
Valley Forge Military Academy & College (VFMAC) welcomes the latest classes of plebes to both the Academy and the College…
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Penn Community Bank Recognized for Commitment to Equitable, Inclusive Banking
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, announced that its Access Checking account has once again been…
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See Which Montgomery County Towns Are Among Top 10 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Conshohocken and Collegeville are among the ten best places to live in Pennsylvania, writes Chris Kolmar for the HomeSnacks. To…
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Is Bucks County Drive-Thru-Only Wawa Location the Future of Convenience Stores? Here’s What to Know
A one-of-a-kind convenience store in Morrisville, Bucks County may very well be laying the blueprint for the future of quick…
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Pennsylvania Auditor General Claims Montco School Districts Raised Property Taxes in Annual ‘Shell Game’
Pa. Auditor General Timothy DeFoor released a statewide school-district audit that uncovered a legal (but suspect) practice. The study revealed…
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Freezing Weather During Shooting Helped Classic Pa. Movie ‘Groundhog Day’ Stand Test of Time
If you are wondering how Groundhog Day, one of the most iconic films in America, managed to withstand the test…
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Gov. Shapiro Signs Executive Order, Creating New State Office to Spur Economic Growth and Foster Innovation
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity within the Governor’s Office…
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Boston Globe: Cheltenham Designer Tackles 117-Year-Old Kitchen in Collaborative Redesign Project in Massachusetts
Interior designer Rasheeda Gray of Cheltenham was recently part of a massive real estate project effort by Black, Indigenous, People…
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‘Opportunity Abounds for Pennsylvania Workers’: State’s Unemployment Rate Decreases, Setting New Record Low
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has released its preliminary employment situation report for December 2022. The unemployment…
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Couple Living on School Bus Get Help from Strangers in Pottstown
A couple living on a school bus got assistance from good Samaritans in Pottstown. Lana Bean and Chris Morgan, both 41…
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