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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Montgomery County Residents Have More Than $230M of Unclaimed Cash in Pennsylvania Treasurer’s Office Vault
There are $4 billion in valuables, priceless artifacts, and cash among unclaimed property stored in a vault under the Pennsylvania…
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Perkiomen School Expands Educational Opportunities with New Institute Focused on Design
Continuing to evolve a student-directed, authentic approach to education, Perkiomen School launched the Design Institute, one of four unique deep…
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The Doctor is ‘Out’: Montgomery County’s Val Arkoosh, PA Senate Candidate, Drops from Race
Springfield Township’s Dr. Val Arkoosh, the lone female on the slate of Pa. Senate hopefuls, is stepping aside. Julia Terruso…
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See How Montgomery County Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Counties in Pennsylvania
While the growth of the U.S. population has slowed to a crawl, coming in at just 0.35 percent from 2019…
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Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Stagnates as Nearby States Make Improvements
A record number of states will see their minimum wage increase in 2022, but Pennsylvania is not one of them,…
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National Ranking: Behind-the-Wheel Experiences of PA Drivers is Statistically Middle of the Road
Pennsylvania ranked in the middle of the pack among the nation’s best and worst states for drivers, according to a…
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See Which Montgomery County Town is Among Ten Most Tax-Friendly Places for Retirees in Pennsylvania
One Montgomery County location is among the ten most tax-friendly places for retirees in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released…
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Abington is Home to PA’s Hollywood, Echoes Early Architecture of 20th Century Los Angeles
Hollywood, Pennsylvania, located in Abington Township, is an architectural déjà vu that duplicates the Spanish Revival bungalows of early 20th…
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Libertarian Think-Tank Analysis: Pennsylvanians Rise in 2021 Rank of Personal Freedom Assessment
Personal freedoms in Pennsylvania improved in the last year, according to an analysis by libertarian think tank Cato Institute in…
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Wall Street Journal: Abington Scientist Saw Vast Potential of mRNA Technology Long Before Others
While many are singing praises to mRNA technology following the development of highly adaptable COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Katalin Kariko, an…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Top Ten States with Worst Road Conditions
A new ranking by Uplift Legal Funding placed Pennsylvania among the top ten states with the worst roads in the…
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Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Will Inject Billions Into Pennsylvania
President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which passed the House on Friday with the support of most Democrats and…
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‘Give Pennsylvania Wildlife a Brake’ Seeks to Reduce Local Autumnal Traffic Accidents Involving Game
The Chester County wildlife advocacy group Give Pennsylvania Wildlife a Brake wants to see more done to prevent the collisions…
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Is Montco the Best County in Pennsylvania to Raise a Family?
Stacker used Niche 2020 rankings to compile a list of the best counties to raise a family in every state.…
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Retiring in Pennsylvania, Part 1: The Upsides
Over two million retirees call Pennsylvania their home in their golden years. Retirepedia tallied 10 factors that contributed to why…
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Ardmore-based Car Subscription Service Go Raises $41M to Expand Its Fleet, Service Area
Car subscription service Go, a year-old startup with a space at Ardmore’s Suburban Square, has raised $41 million to expand…
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Obesity in Pennsylvania: Nearly One-Third of Residents in 2020 Self-Reported Being Dangerously Overweight
Obesity in Pennsylvania rose again in 2020, now encompassing nearly a third of Commonwealth residents. Taylor Allen covered the trend,…
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Two Lawmakers Launch Bipartisan Effort to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Pennsylvania
In a move uncharacteristic to today’s divisive political landscape, two Pennsylvania lawmakers from opposite parties have joined forces to launch…
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