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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This Montco College Ranks in the Top Five Among Best Community Colleges in PA
To determine where students can receive the best and most affordable education, WalletHub compared community colleges across three key dimensions,…
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Business Leaders Look for Infrastructure Package to Get the Kinks Out of the National Supply Chain
Business leaders and local officials nationwide hope that President Joe Biden and Congress can deliver on their major infrastructure package.…
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Scarce Lanternfly Sightings: The Persistent Pests Aren’t Gone For the 2021 Season, Just Spread Out
If you are seeing fewer spotted lanternflies than you expect, don’t get too excited. It doesn’t mean the persistent pests…
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Pennsylvania Ranks High Among States with Best Health Care Systems
Pennsylvania ranks in the upper half among states with the best health care systems, according to a new report by…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bill McSwain, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Bill McSwain, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up “southern” in…
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Hospital Honor Roll: Three Montgomery County Hospitals Are Among Best in Region
Three Montgomery County hospitals have been ranked among the twenty best hospitals in the Philadelphia region by U.S. News &…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Michael Colonnello
Michael Colonnello has always been proud he is from Montgomery County. “I was born in Lansdale and grew up in…
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Pennsylvania System for Distributing State Education Aid Among the Most Regressive in Nation
Pennsylvania state spending on K-12 public education is among the lowest in the nation. Worse, its distribution has been ranked…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Rose Emrick
Rose Emrick’s career path has led her to many places throughout Pennsylvania. “Continuing my education is extremely important to me.…
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See How Pennsylvania Ranks Among Most and Least Energy-Expensive States
Pennsylvania is one of the least energy-expensive states in the nation, according to a new report recently released by WalletHub.…
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2021 MONTCO Millennial Superstar: Jenna Antoniewicz
Jenna Antoniewicz was born in Seoul, South Korea, adopted when she was 11 months old and welcomed to the US…
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Wall Street Journal: Pottsgrove High School Principal Believes Supreme Court Decision on Student Speech ‘Muddies the Waters’ for Future Cases
Bill Ziegler, principal at Pottsgrove High School, believes that last week’s decision by the Supreme Court on student speech will…
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MCCC Celebrates 15th Gateway to College Graduation
After an extraordinary year of COVID-19 challenges, 21 graduates of Montgomery County Community College’s Gateway to College Program received their…
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See How Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best and Worst States for Working Dads
WalletHub has released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst States for Working Dads, ranking Pennsylvania is in the middle…
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Amtrak Proposal: New Round Trips That Montco Commuters May Find Convenient
In its 2035 vision plan announced earlier this year, Amtrak included proposals to expand and improve rail service in Pennsylvania. Under consideration are new routes, some…
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Spring-Ford Mainstay Assistant Coach Steve Schein Inducted into State Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Spring-Ford assistant coach Steve Schein was inducted into the Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Sunday, writes…
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May 28 Update: COVID-19 Cases Plummet in Montgomery County
Montgomery County reported 25 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Friday, May 28th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases…
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Pennsylvania Ranks in Top 10 States that Make Millennials Happy
Pennsylvania is one of the states in which millennials thrive, according to a new report by WalletHub. The Keystone State is…
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