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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Delaware County Health Department Workers Ask for a Union
Delaware County Health Department workers informed Delaware County Council members June 14 they were forming a union and asked for their support, writes Billy Kauffman…
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2 Communities Reject Wawa and Sheetz Plans for New Stores
Wawa and Sheetz both lost territory in central Pennsylvania when a Wawa store was turned down in Cumberland County and a Sheetz store rejected by…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Celebrates Project Milestone at Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania reached a milestone in the $14.3 million construction project at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield. With a turn of a…
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Historic Wayne Estate Tied to John F. Kennedy Campaign Lists for $5 Million
Fairhill, a stunning Wayne home believed to have hosted a campaign speech by former President John F. Kennedy, is now on the market for $5…
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South Philadelphia Angler Lands Potential New State Record Catfish
Daniel Brown, a South Philadelphia angler, caught what may be a new state record catfish, but he did not have it officially documented, writes Brian…
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Freedom Village Happiness Program Transforms Resident Engagement
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Care Services community, has introduced a powerful new tool that’s reshaping engagement for residents in skilled nursing and memory…
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New Teachers Earn Top Salaries in Bucks County Public Schools
Recently released state salary data reveals that Bucks County public schools offer some of the highest new teacher salaries across Pennsylvania, writes Chris Ullery for…
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Temple Police Department Uses New License Plate Reading System to Help Catch Suspect
Temple University’s police department recently helped arrest a man wanted in three states and credits the use of a new license plate reading camera system…
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Philadelphia’s Bar Hygge Earns Title of Best Burger in Pennsylvania
Bar Hygge in Philadelphia makes the best burger in Pennsylvania, according to Chowhound, a popular website for food aficionados, writes Max Bennett for the Patch.…
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Child Care Costs Continue Rising Across Pennsylvania and United States
The cost of child care nationwide continues to climb, with prices climbing by 29 percent between 2020 and 2024, a rate that outpaces overall inflation,…
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West Chester’s Wonder Food Hall Features Fifteen Restaurants All in One Place
West Chester’s newly opened Wonder offers residents meals from over fifteen restaurants all in one place, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The…
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Explore Three Restored Bucks County Homes That Preserve Historic Architectural Legacy
Pennsylvania’s legacy continues to live through many of its beautifully restored historic estates, including several in Bucks County that are currently on the market, writes…
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New Owner Sells Fairless Hills Wawa Site for $6.5M, Eyes Future of Former Big Lots Space
Four months after purchasing the Fairless Hills Shopping Center, discount retail chain Ocean State Job Lot has sold the property’s Wawa site for $6.5 million,…
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Pennsylvania Woman, Entrepreneur Seeking to Trademark the Tush Push
Deanna Slamans, a graphic designer and serial e-commerce entrepreneur based out of Hershey, Pennsylvania, is seeking to trademark the “tush push,” write Daniel Libit and…
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Amid Worsening Nursing Shortage, Pennsylvania’s ‘Invisible Workforce’ Delivers Billions in Unpaid Care
As the nursing shortage intensifies nationwide, Pennsylvania’s “invisible workforce” of family caregivers continues to provide billions in unpaid care, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. According…
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Erica Deuso Wins Downingtown Democratic Primary, Paving Way to General Election
Erica Deuso defeated Barry Cassidy in the Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday in Downingtown, paving the way to become Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor, writes…
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Pennsylvania’s Most Misspelled Word in 2025 Will Surprise You
Just in time for the National Spelling Bee, a new analysis of Google search data reveals the most commonly misspelled word in Pennsylvania this year:…
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4 New Breweries Will Soon Be Coming to Philadelphia
Pennsylvania has the second-most craft breweries in the United States, and a big part of that growth can be attributed to Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling…
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