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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PHILADELPHIA Today’s Top 10 Stories of 2025: The Posts Our Readers Loved Most
PHILADELPHIA Today would like to wish our subscribers, readers, partners, and neighbors a happy and healthy New Year. As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve…
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Manor College Receives Commonwealth Grant for Dental Health Center Expansion
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has granted Local Share Account funds that will benefit the expansion and renovation of Manor College’s Dental Health Center. “We…
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A Place Where Everyone Wants to Live: Towns with Most Expensive Homes in Chesco
Chester County, a place where everyone wants to live, has eleven towns with the most expensive homes in Pennsylvania, according to a recent ranking by Stacker.…
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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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Circuit Trails Coalition Secures Funding to Bring Over 90 Miles of New Trails to Philadelphia, Surrounding Region
The Circuit Trails Coalition has recently obtained funding to support the development of up to 91 miles of new trails in Philadelphia and the surrounding…
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Book Excerpt: A Brief History of the Mummers Parade: A Philadelphia Tradition Since 1901
The following is an excerpt from Greater Philadelphia and the World (Vol.3), the third of a three-volume book series. The Greater Philadelphia: A New History…
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Wawa Still PA’s Largest Private Company; Sheetz Revenue Drops
Wawa remains Pennsylvania’s largest private company while also climbing to No. 21 nationally on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Top Private Companies, writes Emma Dooling…
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These Are the 10 Best Bakeries in Philadelphia, According to One Viral Food Video
Philadelphia is one of America’s great bakery cities, shaped by generations of Italian, Jewish, Amish, and immigrant baking traditions. From cannoli counters in South Philly…
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Pennsylvania’s Problem Gambling Helpline Sees Record Number of Calls in 2025
For many Pennsylvanians who struggle with a gambling addiction, the state’s problem gambling hotline is a valuable resource to find support, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. This year, the helpline has reached its…
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New Survey Reveals How Pennsylvanians Feel About Statewide Rise in Data Centers
A new poll recently revealed how Pennsylvanians feel about the wave of data centers being proposed throughout the state, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia…
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Pennsylvania May Be the Next State to Ban Cellphones in Schools
Pennsylvania may be the next state to ban cellphone use in schools, joining half the country, if the Senate Bill 1014 passes through the General…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment to Protect Drinking Water for Thousands of Customers in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed a PFAS treatment system at its Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This is the tenth PFAS treatment…
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Penn Community Bank Named to Newsweek’s Best Regional Banks for Third Consecutive Year
Penn Community Bank has once again been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions for 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This marks the third consecutive…
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As Online Gambling Booms in Philadelphia, So Do Calls to Gambling Addiction Helplines
The Philadelphia media market, encompassing the city, southeastern Pennsylvania, and central and southern New Jersey, is the top market nationwide for online gambling, write Max…
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Opinion: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Hearing Marks Turning Point in Skill Games Battle
When the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania convened recently to hear oral argument over the legality of Pace-O-Matic’s (POM) so-called “skill games,” the Justices asked a…
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Schuylkill River in the Running for Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year Honors
The Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania is one of three rivers being considered for Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year honors, as selected by the Pennsylvania…
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Franklin Mall Goes Up for Sale, Several Options in Play for Property’s Future
Franklin Mall, Philadelphia’s largest outlet mall and the second largest in Pennsylvania, has been put up for sale, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…
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Pennsylvania Emerges as Major Hub for Gas-Powered Data Centers
Pennsylvania is rapidly emerging as a major center for gas-powered data centers, based on newly released analysis from research firm BloombergNEF, writes Chrissy Suttles for…
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