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 Bellwether District is Set to Transform the Former Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery Site
A massive new project, The Bellwether District, is taking place at the site of the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in Philadelphia, reports Randy Gyllenhaal…
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Average Debt Per Resident in Pennsylvania Lower Than National Average
Pennsylvania recorded an average debt per resident of $85,047 across mortgages, auto loans, student loans, credit cards, and other debts, which is significantly lower than…
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For Pennsylvania State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, Fixing School Buildngs is Personal
Since State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler was elected to the Pennsylvania House in 2018, cleaning the state’s toxic and aging school buildings has been an important…
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Enjoy These Various Food Classes and Workshops in Philadelphia
All across Pennsylvania there are interactive workshops and classes to help you make, taste, and enjoy different kinds of food in supportive and fun environments,…
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Philadelphia Leadership: John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware, Wells Fargo
From his office in Conshohocken, John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware at Wells Fargo, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Stroudsburg…
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Area Schools Like West Chester Receive Grant to Fight Food Insecurity on Campuses
The PA Hunger-Free Campus Initiative is awarding grants to thirty different colleges throughout Pennsylvania with the goal of combating food insecurity on school campuses, writes…
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WSFS CARES Foundation Provided $2.7 Million in Charitable Grants and Contributions in 2023
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, provided grants and donations totaling more than $2.7 million to more than 390 community…
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Lawmakers Push for Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is currently one of the only states in the region that has not yet legalized recreational marijuana, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. However,…
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The Case For Raising Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage, and How It Could Benefit Philadelphia Workers
The Keystone Research Center has released a new report that highlights the demographic impact of a higher minimum wage in Pennsylvania. While all six states…
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Pennsylvania’s $4 Billion Forgotten Bounty: Could Some Be Yours?
Pennsylvania Treasury Department currently has over $4 billion in unclaimed property that includes dormant bank account funds, stocks, jewelry, and much more, writes Ashley Adams…
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Take a Visit to Pennsylvania’s Oldest House Right Here in Delaware County
Pennsylvania’s oldest house is over 300 years old, built around 1640. It’s also in Delaware County, on Creek Road in Drexel Hill, writes Ava Peluso…
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Temple University To Make Tuition Free For Eligible Philly Students From Families With Low-Income
Through its Temple Promise program, Temple University is helping make tuition free for eligible first-year, full-time Philadelphia students from low-income families, writes Cory Sharber for…
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Farmer Who Grows Potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham Finally Knows What Destroyed Crops in 2016
Michael Brooks, a South Jersey farmer who grows potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham, finally knows what destroyed his crop eight years ago, writes Alan Yu…
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Gov. Shapiro Proposes $282 Million Plan To Go Toward SEPTA, Public Transit Funding
Governor Josh Shapiro and his administration have presented his 2024-25 budget proposal, and it would include the commonwealth’s first increase in public transportation funding in…
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American Heritage Credit Union Launches My CU Home Connection Program
American Heritage Credit Union and its mortgage company, First Heritage Mortgage Services, have partnered with First Heritage Realty Alliance and Member Settlement Solutions LLC to…
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Penn Community Bank Executive Bernard Tynes Honored by Bucks County Community College for “Building on MLK’s Dream”
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has recognized Chief Experience and Impact Officer (CXIO) Bernard Tynes for receiving Bucks County Community…
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Philadelphia Has 3 of Pennsylvania’s Top Chinese Restaurants, According to Love Food
With the popularity of Chinese food across the United States, Love Food has compiled a list of the best Chinese restaurants in the country, and…
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Widener Students Get First-Hand Access to New Hampshire Primary
The New Hampshire primary is known for being the first-in-the-nation primary election in presidential election years. As candidates flocked to the small New England state,…
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