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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U.S. News Ranks Neumann University for Social Mobility, Undergraduate Teaching
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University among the Best Regional Universities in the North for social mobility and undergraduate teaching in its…
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WSFS CARES Foundation Provides Third-Quarter Grants to Organizations in Delaware and Pennsylvania
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to four organizations located in Delaware and Pennsylvania as part of…
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Harcum College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Expands to Lehigh Valley
The Harcum College Occupational Therapy Assistant program will offer clinical coursework in Allentown starting January 2024. The hybrid program’s blend of online and applied courses,…
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Pennsylvania’s Governor and His First Lady Met in School in Montgomery County
The love story of Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania and his wife Lori, Pennsylvania’s First Lady, started back in high school in Montgomery County…
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Three Bucks County Towns Listed Among the State’s 12 Most Adorable Places to Visit
Three towns in Bucks County have been voted as some of the most adorable places to visit in the entire state of Pennsylvania. Staff writers…
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Check Out Where Philadelphia Ranks in Income Inequality Among Pennsylvania’s 67 Counties
Philadelphia took the top spot in Pennsylvania among counties with the highest income inequality, writes Andrew DePietro for Forbes. Forbes used data from the Census…
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Widener University named a ‘2023 Great College to Work For’
The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Widener University a 2023 “Great Colleges to Work For” after the university took honors in four categories based…
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PECO Helps You Understand Your Energy Supply Contract
In Pennsylvania, utility customers have the opportunity to choose their electricity or natural gas supplier, which may save them money. Regardless of who you choose…
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The Washington Post Ranks Bucks County Pizzeria Best in State for Neapolitan Slices
A popular pizzeria in Doylestown has been listed as the best spot in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza and more. Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe…
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One of the Mid-Atlantic’s Favorite Foods Has Roots in the Philadelphia Area
In neighboring Delaware and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic states, one of the favorite foods that is often eaten for breakfast is scrapple, a rectangle-shaped pork relative…
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After Phillies Vote of Confidence, Pennsylvania Dirt Farm Supplies Infield Dirt for Majority of MLB Teams
After a vote of confidence from the Philadelphia Phillies nearly two decades ago, DuraEdge Products, a Grove City, Pennsylvania dirt farm, now supplies infield mix…
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Pennsylvania’s War on Spotted Lanternflies is an Uphill Battle
When spotted lanternflies first arrived in Pennsylvania in 2014, the invasive species stirred fears of the decimation of the state’s vineyards and timber production, writes…
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Three Philadelphia Watering Holes Are Among Pennsylvania’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars
Pennsylvania is home to many speakeasies and secret bars that recall a period in the nation’s history when all bars had to be secret, writes…
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Neumann University Names Sarah Williamson as New Dean of Students
Neumann University in Delaware County has appointed Dr. Sarah Wesolowski Williamson, an experienced administrator in student affairs, as its new Dean of Students. Williamson comes…
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The Washington Post: Josh Shapiro Has Mastered the Politics of Addition
At a time when politics is still so highly divisive, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is moving the state away from a politics of resentment to…
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How Local Businesses Are Reimagining Communication to Bridge the Modern ‘Office Divide’
In today’s business world, the shift toward virtual meetings has become more evident than ever. As COVID-19 reshaped our daily lives, one unexpected positive development…
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New $400 Million Training Program Will Prepare Pennsylvania Workers for Infrastructure Jobs
Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order earlier this week that created a $400 million training program that will prepare up to 10,000 Pennsylvania workers…
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Highest Grade Insecticide Might Be Effective Against Spotted Lanternflies, But It Is Also Deadly to Many Plants
Spotted lanternflies are continuing to wreak havoc across Pennsylvania, with hundreds of thousands of invasive pests making their home in gardens and backyards across the…
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