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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Philadelphia Firm Makes Forbes’ List of America’s Top RIA Firms
Philadelphia-based myCIO Wealth Partners is on the third annual America’s Top RIA Firms list, released by Forbes earlier this month, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the…
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Washington Post: Philadelphia Election Workers Prepare for Race Against Clock to Count Ballots on November 5
Counting mail ballots is laborious, write Derek Hawkins and Adriana Usero for The Washington Post. In Philadelphia, the biggest city in the most-populous swing state…
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Chaddsford Winery Finds ‘Right Fit’ in New Owners
Earlier this month, Chaddsford Winery, which put Pennsylvania wines on the regional and national map, has found new owners after 42 years in the Petrillo…
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Chester Springs Teen Wins National 4-H Youth in Action Award Plus Scholarship
Ronak Suchindra, a 17-year-old 4-H member from Chester Springs, is going full “STEM” ahead as a $5,000 scholarship recipient and 2025 National 4-H Council Youth…
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Real Haunted Houses in Philadelphia Likely to Give You Goosebumps
If you are looking for a spot that will give you goosebumps at Halloween – or any time of the year – these real haunted…
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Fighting Food Insecurity Together: WSFS Bank Teams with Sharing Excess, Sunday Breakfast Mission for Food Drive
WSFS Bank has launched its annual food drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. WSFS banking offices in Delaware, New…
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See What Level of Risk Climate Change Poses to Philadelphia Homeowners
Climate change poses a major risk to homeowners across the country, both in terms of safety and home value, with Philadelphia being among the areas…
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Aqua Pennsylvania, in Collaboration with PEC, Expands ‘Protect Your Drinking Water’ Program Grants
Aqua Pennsylvania’s efforts to protect its communities’ water sources continue, having revealed the second round of grants for the “Protect Your Drinking Water” program. In…
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Spotted Lanternflies Are Making Their Way to South Carolina
Since their first sighting in Pennsylvania in 2014, spotted lanternflies have been steadily expanding throughout the country and terrorizing agriculture wherever they landed, writes Benjamin…
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Spotted Lanternflies Are Making Their Way to South Carolina
Since their first sighting in Pennsylvania in 2014, spotted lanternflies have been steadily expanding throughout the country and terrorizing agriculture wherever they landed, writes Benjamin…
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The Power of Women Voters 50+: AARP Reveals How Women in Pa. Will Influence the Presidential Election
Women over 50 account for almost one-third (29 percent) of likely voters overall and more than half (53 percent) of likely voters 50-plus in the…
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Here Are Some of the Top Hispanic Eateries in Philadelphia
With Pennsylvania’s Hispanic population increasing significantly in recent years, there has also not been a shortage of great Hispanic cuisine restaurants throughout the eastern part…
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Penn Community Bank, United Way Renew Successful Financial Literacy and Car Ownership Program
Penn Community Bank is renewing its partnership with United Way of Bucks County, the County of Bucks, and the Credit Counseling Center for the highly…
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Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner
Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held in Klein Hall on Friday, Oct. 4. Over 100…
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Amtrak’s New $462M Project Near 30th Street Station to Boost Service Reliability, Frequency
A new Amtrak project near William H. Gray III 30th Street Station in Philadelphia will help increase the national rail operator’s service reliability and frequency…
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This Cult From the Late 1600s Was Born in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania is the birthplace of several unusual cults and religious groups and one in particular was born in Philadelphia, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone.…
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New Parents ‘Beyond Impressed’ by Church Farm School, the Second-Best All-Boys High School in Pennsylvania
“I had a child who was searching for more individualized attention, and he advocated for himself to change schools,” said Malvern resident Tabitha Mabie. “Some…
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New Historical Marker in Springfield Honors First Woman to Practice Law in Pennsylvania
The new Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission historical marker recently unveiled and dedicated in Springfield honors attorney Caroline Burnham Kilgore, the first woman to practice…
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