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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We Are Not Alone: Chester Counties Beyond Pennsylvania
Our Chester County is a place where locals and visitors enjoy living, working, and playing. While not the largest county in Pennsylvania, it is the wealthiest, leading to an influx…
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How a 1775 Meeting At a Philadelphia Tavern Launched America’s First Antislavery Society
The first meeting of an antislavery society in the United States was held in a Philadelphia tavern in 1775 and was recently commemorated at the…
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Freedom Village Collects 200 Pounds of Food for Soup for the Super Bowl Food Drive
Freedom Village at Brandywine put a charitable twist on Super Bowl weekend, giving back through its annual “Soup for the Super Bowl” food drive and collecting…
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S&T Bank Named to Forbes America’s Best Banks List for Third Consecutive Year
S&T Bank has been named to the Forbes America’s Best Banks list for the third consecutive year, reinforcing the Bank’s consistent performance among the nation’s largest publicly-traded…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Accelerates Effort to Get the Lead Out Across Commonwealth
Since starting work on customer-owned service lines in 2024, Aqua Pennsylvania has surveyed construction materials for 71,239 of its customers’ drinking water service lines in…
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X-Golf Eyes Springfield for Possible Location on Sproul Road
A new spot for golf lovers could soon take shape in Springfield, with the township’s Board of Commissioners reviewing an application for a franchised X-Golf…
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General Recreation: PlayBooster Brings a New Perspective to Play
The Playbooster playsystem, available from General Recreation in Newtown Square, brings a new perspective to playground activities for children ages 5 to 12. These new…
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Career Readiness Symposium & Summer Camp for Teens
Last week, I attended the 35th Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Celebration and Career Readiness Symposium at Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey,…
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PHILADELPHIA Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial…
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S&T Bank Launches Branch Refresh Initiative
S&T Bank has launched a branch refresh initiative designed to reimagine its physical locations with brighter, more open spaces and a modern feel that better…
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Nashville-Based Senior Care Provider Opens 3 New Philadelphia Health Centers in Former Rite Aid Locations
Nashville-based primary senior care provider ArchWell Health has expanded into Philadelphia, as it has opened three new health centers throughout the city, writes John George…
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Who Are Some of the Most Notable Black Philadelphians Throughout History?
Philadelphia has a rich and vast Black history with many influential names who are not often included in school textbooks, writes Charles Barkley for Philadelphia…
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Future-Proof Your Business with Digital Payments
In today’s evolving financial environment, one trend is crystal clear: cash is no longer king. Amidst shifting consumer preferences and an increasingly digital economy, businesses…
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Medicaid Cuts, Private Equity Ownership Hurting Some PA Hospitals
Bad financial deals aren’t helping Pennsylvania hospitals that are already struggling with Medicaid funding cuts, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. About 37 percent of Pennsylvania…
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Two Philly Eateries Among Most Beloved Family-Owned Italian Restaurants in Pennsylvania
Two Philadelphia eateries are on the list of family-owned Italian restaurants that locals love and protect like hidden treasures, writes Sierra Brandt for Ever After…
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Eli Lilly to Build $3.5B Weight-Loss Drug Plant in Upper Macungie
Eli Lilly plans to build a $3.5 billion pharmaceutical plant in Upper Macungie Township, just north of Montgomery County, for its next-generation weight-loss medicines, writes…
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Philadelphia Metro is One of 10 Job Markets Setting the Stage for Strong Housing Demand in 2026
Of the numerous factors that impact the housing market, one is emerging as particularly important for 2026: employment. Employment strength is the driver behind buyer…
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A Washington D.C. Bagel Chain is Expanding to Philadelphia
Call Your Mother, a bagel shop based in Washington D.C. is expanding, as it prepares to open a new location in Philadelphia later this year,…
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