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 Turnpike’s Whopping Debt of $13.2B Responsible for Constantly Growing Toll Prices
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s whopping debt of $13.2 billion is putting a heavy burden on turnpike users who have to…
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Lots of Pennsylvanians
Pennsylvania keeps adding millionaires and climbing up the list of states with the most million-dollar earners, write Ty West and…
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First Wawa Movement into Central Pennsylvania Hits a Snag
Wawa’s push into central Pennsylvania Sheetz territory with plans for 40 new locations has hit a roadblock at one of…
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Khalid Mumin, Superintendent of Lower Merion School District, Named Pa. Education Secretary
Khalid Mumin, Lower Merion School District superintendent, has been named by Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro as Pennsylvania’s new Secretary of Education.…
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Montco Gets More Than $50K in Funding for Urban Agriculture Projects
Pennsylvania is investing to eliminate food deserts and grow urban infrastructure. Agriculture Secretary Russel Redding announced the recipients for the…
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Like Much of Northeast U.S., Philadelphia and Its Surrounding Suburbs Are in a Snow Drought
Snow lovers and ski area owners throughout the region are experiencing an unusually subdued winter, writes Ian Livingston for The…
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Montgomery County Data Show It as Outlier in Statewide Population Trends Driven by the Pandemic
Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data on 2021–2022 Pennsylvania population trends show significant shifts as residents relocated to what they…
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Former Philadelphia Election Official, Republican Al Schmidt, Shapiro’s Nominee for Secretary of State
Former Republican Philadelphia election official Al Schmidt will be nominated by Governor-elect Josh Shapiro for Pennsylvania’s secretary of state position,…
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See How Pennsylvania Stacks Up Among States with Most UFO Sightings
While UFO sightings are not uncommon in the U.S. (all the states having at least an occasional report of an…
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Conshohocken Artists Create Butter Sculpture for American Dairy Association Farm Show
Two Conshohocken artists have created an intricate, large-scale butter sculpture for the American Dairy Association North East Farm Show. The…
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Pennsylvania’s Population Drops Slightly Despite Increase in Births
New census data on population change in Pennsylvania shows that the state lost around 40,000 people between July 2021 and…
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New Glenside Wawa Opens; Check Out How Many Wawas Are Now in Montco
The new Glenside Wawa had its grand opening on December 15, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Wawa mascot Wally…
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Progressive Parents Organizing to Monitor Souderton Area School District Board
Progressive parents across Pennsylvania are organizing to monitor school boards in a pushback against book bans and other actions they…
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North Wales Giant Food Store Sells Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $1.3 Million
A Giant Food Store in North Wales is the reason why one Pennsylvanian is raking in the big bucks. The…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Mike Fitzgerald, Market President, Univest Bank
Mike Fitzgerald, market president for East Penn and New Jersey at Univest Bank, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up…
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Montco Electric Vehicle Registration Nearly Triples from 2018 to 2022
Electric vehicles are on the rise in Montgomery County. According to PennDOT, the amount of EV’s registered in the county…
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Efforts on Opioid Epidemic, Human Trafficking Propel Penn State Abington Professor to Health Hero of the Year
Glenn Sterner, an associate professor of criminal justice at Penn State Abington, was named Rural Health Hero of the Year…
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‘Every Single Vote Counted’: Horsham Resident Melissa Cerrato Heading to Harrisburg after Tight Victory
When future Pennsylvania State Representative and Horsham resident Melissa Cerrato finally received the news of her victory, she was boarding…
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