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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Untangling a Revolution: How Ken Burns and His Team Brought America’s Revolution to Life
Everyone thinks they know the story of the American Revolution including the midnight rides, the musket smoke, George Washington at Valley Forge. But filmmaker Ken…
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TD Bank Closing 51 Branches Nationwide, Including One in Chester County
As part of a move toward a digital-centric retail model, TD Bank intends to close 51 branches across 12 states, including one that is in…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs, Manor College
Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs at Manor College, spoke with Bucksco Today about growing up in a blended family in Bucks County, where she…
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Bristol’s Sojo Industries Leverages Automation to Make Beverage Variety Packs
Sojo Industries, a robotic packing system company with a factory in Bristol, uses automation to produce beverage variety packs for numerous local favorite drinks, writes…
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The Revolution Happened Here: 10 Philadelphia Area Battles That Shaped the Fight for Independence
Before the world called it the American Revolution, it began right here along the Delaware River, across the rolling farms of Chester County, and in…
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Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Celebrate 20 Years of Tree Plantings
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and Aqua Pennsylvania celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Trees for Watersheds grant program with a commemorative planting event at…
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Rising Health Insurance Costs Loom for Philadelphia as Federal Aid Ends
Nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians could be facing sharp increases in their health insurance costs next year as the federal assistance that has been helping keep premiums…
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Two Chester County Schools Earn Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Designation
Two Chester County schools have been honored with the Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Schools designation, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lionville Elementary in…
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William Penn Runs Out of Cash in January Without a State Budget
William Penn School District will run out of money to operate its schools by the end of January, said Superintendent Eric Becoats at a Monday…
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Two Areas in Bucks County Among Ten Most Beautiful Towns in Pennsylvania to Visit
Outside of its famed cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has many picturesque places, with two of them in Bucks County. Lisa Wright wrote about…
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American Water and Essential Utilities to Combine as a Leading Regulated U.S. Water and Wastewater Utility
American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc.’s Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger,…
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First-Person Reenactment: Lucretia Mott & the Women’s Suffrage Movement
Step into the 19th century as a Gather Place Museum reenactor brings Lucretia Mott—Quaker minister, abolitionist, and women’s rights pioneer—to life. This compelling one-hour program…
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Fall Colors Await. Check Out These Hiking and Walking Trails in Delaware County
A chill in the air brings autumn colors and an opportunity to hike past some beautiful foliage, writes Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for…
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Newtown’s Exact Solar Celebrates 20 Years of Service Across the Mid-Atlantic
Newtown-based Exact Solar, founded by Mark and Dara Bortman, is celebrating twenty years of installing solar systems throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, writes Aaron Nichols for…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program and Its Impact on Community Health
Every October, Lead Poisoning Prevention Week serves as a national reminder that protecting our drinking water systems isn’t just about improving infrastructure you can’t physically…
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Aqua PA Awarded $35M in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Treatment at Delaware County Water Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The funding, totaling $35…
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Liberty Ministries Thrift Expands Footprint With New Hilltown Location
Liberty Ministries Thrift, a nonprofit thrift store, has expanded its footprint in the region with a new location in Hilltown Township, writes Ryan Kneller for…
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This Scenic Trail Along the Delaware Canal Offers 60 Miles of Beauty
Pennsylvania boasts some of the best outdoor recreation spots in the country, one of them being the Delaware Canal Towpath Trail along the Delaware Canal,…
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