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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Cruise Ship Terminal Delays in Tinicum, but Ship Will Still Sail
Passengers anticipating an inaugural cruise out of Tinicum will still sail as scheduled, despite delays in constructing the new PhilaPort Terminal, writes Nydia Han and…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer, Penn State Brandywine
Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer at Penn State Brandywine, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Conshohocken — spending time outdoors with…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Highlights Leak Repair Program Following Fix A Leak Week
Aqua Pennsylvania recently joined in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual Fix A Leak Week by shining a light on a program that goes further…
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Life Sciences Beyond the Lab: Careers in Biotech and Pharma for STEM Students
STEM students charting career paths in Greater Philadelphia enjoy a strong advantage. The region, encompassing southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware, is a premier…
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Kutztown University Secures $100K Grant to Expand Special Education Teacher Pipeline in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is taking a focused step to address a persistent education challenge. Kutztown University has received a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education…
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The Public-Private Partnership Required to Remove Forever Chemicals From Your Water
In more than 35 years working in water and wastewater operations, I’ve watched this industry transform in ways I never saw coming — and the…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Delaware Valley University
Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Delaware Valley University, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about small-town life in Lewis, Kan., working on the…
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Harcum College Appoints CJ Scott ‘10 as Men’s Basketball Head Coach
CJ Scott ‘10 has been named the next Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball program. Scott takes over the program following the resignation of John…
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Newly-Launched Election Academy Gives Philadelphia Voters Firsthand Insight Into Election Process
With the Pennsylvania primaries less than two months away, a new program is helping provide voters with an inside look into the election process, writes…
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21 Little-Known Facts About Wawa: What Wawa Tells You, and What It Doesn’t
It’s 6:42 a.m. The parking lot is already half full. Inside, a contractor in mud-caked boots waits for his coffee. A mom in scrubs taps…
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Save the Date: Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Returns May 20, 2026
Community leaders, nonprofit professionals, donors, and philanthropists are invited to mark their calendars for the 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, set for Wednesday,…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Tom Peterson, CEO, Blackbird Health
Tom Peterson, CEO of Blackbird Health, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in New England, balancing athletics and academics as a competitive swimmer at…
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Here Are 3 Seafood Restaurants in Philadelphia Worth Going To
Pennsylvania is home to quite a few amazing seafood restaurants, and there are at least three underrated ones in Philadelphia that are worth dining, writes…
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Kelly Boyle of Penn Community Bank Appointed to Board of Trustees of Walnut Street Theatre
Kelly Boyle, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility & Government Affairs at Penn Community Bank, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Philadelphia’s…
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Meet the Urban Planner and Architect Who Transformed Philadelphia Into the City We Know Today
While William Penn is widely regarded as the founder and namesake of Pennsylvania, less people know about the man he inspired, who would later become…
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DELCO 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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In Colonial Philadelphia, Catholics Found Rare Haven for Public Worship
For years, Catholics across the Mid-Atlantic were often subject to legal limits and social distrust during the colonial era, but Pennsylvania provided an extraordinary exception…
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Manor College Student Proving Strength Wasn’t Meant to Be Silent
Wearing a highlighter-pink Reebok shirt and stylish ripped jeans that match an ear-to-ear smile, Cheyann Velez stands in stark contrast to the grim, harsh journey…
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