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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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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Microsoft Deal Could Bring Three Mile Island Reactor Back Online
After closing five years ago due to financial troubles, the nuclear reactor at the Three Mile Island plant in central Pennsylvania could restart under a…
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2 Local Spots Make Philadelphia Magazine’s List of 19 Area Wineries Worth a Day Trip
The Philadelphia region is home to many stellar wineries where you can spend a relaxing day sipping a refreshing glass of wine, including two Bucks…
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Gov. Shapiro Continues to Boost PA’s Life Sciences Industry
Gov. Josh Shapiro once again emphasized his dedication to boosting Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry by continuing to take “concrete actions” during the the Life Sciences…
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Pennsylvania Sanctions Girls’ Flag Football as High School Sport
Girls’ flag football is now a PIAA-sanctioned high school sport, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sport recorded a meteoric rise from an…
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Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities
With Pennsylvania’s general election just 46 days away, data from AARP shows that voters age 50 plus decide elections, and they want politicians to address…
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New Hope Celebrates: Revitalizing LGBTQ+ Community in New Hope and Lambertville
The LGBTQ+ community is so large in New Hope and Lambertville area that you can go to any place on a Friday or Saturday night…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Aids Schuylkill River Restoration Fund with Grants To Tackle Pollution, Enhance Water Quality
Aqua Pennsylvania recently supported the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund in partnership with Schuylkill River Greenways NHA, which provides government agencies and nonprofit organizations with grants…
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Lincoln University President to Serve as Vice Chair of Pennsylvania’s New Higher Education Board
Brenda Allen, president of Lincoln University, will serve as vice chair of Pennsylvania’s new higher education board tasked with creating a strategic plan and improving…
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Grand View Health in Sellersville Could Be Acquired By St. Luke’s University Health Network
St. Luke’s University Health Network is currently in talks to acquire Grand View Health in Sellersville, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A spokesperson…
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New Alcohol Law Allows Pennsylvanians to Buy Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzers at Grocery Stores and Gas Stations
Thanks to Pennsylvania’s newest alcohol law, canned cocktails and hard seltzers are now available to buy at grocery stores and gas stations statewide, according to…
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See Which Bucks County Towns Made the Top 100 Safest Cities in Pennsylvania
Several Bucks County towns ranked among the top 100 safest cities in Pennsylvania, according to a report from Elite Personal Finance. The report was…
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Quaker Publisher to Speak on His Visit to World Quaker Plenary in South Africa
Quaker publisher Gabriel Ehri will present Reflections on the 2024 World Quaker Plenary in South Africa at the Newtown Quaker Meetinghouse on Sept. 22, writes…
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Bucks County Leadership: Javonna Wylie, President and CEO, Chester County OIC
Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in West Chester and how living in a college…
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Pennsylvania Is Nation’s Second-ranked Destination for Out-of-state Freshman College Students
Pennsylvania ranked in second place among the top destinations for freshman out-of-state college students in the nation, according to a new survey by a Harrisburg-based…
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High-end Steakhouse Capital Grille Officially Opens at Village at Newtown Shopping Center
The Capital Grille marked the official opening of its doors at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, writes Jeff…
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Foundations Community Partnership Board Welcomes New Member
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP), a philanthropic grant-making foundation supporting the behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families in Bucks County,…
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DelVal-Connected Artist’s Mosaic on Display at National Constitution Center During First Presidential Debate
A mosaic celebrating the signing of our Constitution, “We the People,” will be on display when the first presidential debate of 2024 takes place tonight…
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