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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The Power of Connection: A Presidential Ambassador Finds a Rare Community at Manor College
Carolyn Hagan grew up dreaming of creating new worlds. Popular cartoon shows like Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Lab, and Gravity Falls inspired artistic aspirations. As she…
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Gather Place to Host “A Special Evening to Remember the Ladies!”
Gather Place is proud to announce, “A Special Evening to Remember the Ladies!”—a Victorian-era inspired fundraiser and the launch of its America 250th programs. The…
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S&T Bancorp, Inc. Shares Board of Directors Leadership Transition
S&T Bancorp, Inc. (the holding company for S&T Bank), recently shared that Christine J. Toretti, Chair of the Board of Directors of both S&T Bancorp,…
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Abruptly Closes All Locations
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has announced the closure of all its locations in the United States, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The…
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Weekend Wanderer: It Is Not, in Fact, Dinnertime
There was a long day this summer in which I functioned as co-pilot while my son drove an hour and a half to his camp…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Toughest U.S. Cities for Individuals with Asthma, New Report Finds
Philadelphia has been ranked among the top five toughest cities in America for those with asthma, according to the latest report from the Asthma and…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Infrastructure Investment Strategy Strengthens Systems Reliability for Fall and Winter
Autumn has arrived, and as communities observe National Preparedness Month, Aqua Pennsylvania employees remain hard at work on essential projects to deliver safe and reliable…
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Freedom Village Celebrates World-Class Dining with Promotion of Gilles Moret
Freedom Village at Brandywine has become known throughout Chester County as a haven for seniors who seek comfort, security, and apex care in their retirement…
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Governor Shapiro Named 2025 “Champion for Aging” at the Annual Connected Health & Safety Conference
The Connected Health and Safety Association (CHS) has concluded its 2025 national conference in Philadelphia, bringing together national leaders in personal emergency response, remote patient…
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Chester’s Success in Curbing Gun Violence Wins Governor’s Praise
The city that had one of the highest per capita murder rates in the country is receiving praise these days from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro…
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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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Granite Run Promenade in Media Active with Health Centers, Food Hall
New luxury apartments being built at the Promenade at Granite Run in Media will also have two health centers opening in the next few months…
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Insurance Giant to Join Center City Skyline With New 18-Story Philadelphia Headquarters
Chubb, the insurance giant, is set to be the newest member of Philadelphia’s skyline in Center City, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Innovate Real Estate Enters Pennsylvania Market, Adds New Doylestown Office
Innovate Real Estate expands in Pennsylvania with a new Doylestown office, led by The Cleland Team, a local real estate group that has extensive experience…
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Enhanced SEPTA Services for Visitors Expected to Boost Brandywine Valley Tourism
Thanks to new state investment in the transit authority, improved SEPTA services for visitors are expected to boost tourism in the Brandywine Valley, according to…
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MANNA Celebrating 35 Years of Providing Nutritional Support for Those in Need
MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance), one of the nation’s leaders in evidence-based nutrition, was founded in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church in…
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River Otters Seen in Bucks County Lake. Here’s Why This is a Good Thing
Photographer Kevin McGorry was recently taking pictures of local wildlife at Manor Lake in Falls Township when he spotted something surprising: two river otters, writes…
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Chester County’s Melissa Shusterman Among Small Group of Lawmakers Forgoing Pay During Budget Impasse
Democratic Rep. Melissa Shusterman of Chester County is among a small group of Pennsylvania lawmakers forgoing their paychecks during the state budget impasse, writes Aliya…
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