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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Democrats Hold Pennsylvania House in Tight Race, Prokopiak Wins Against Cabanas
In Tuesday’s special election, Pennsylvania House Democrats maintained their narrow majority by electing Bucks County resident and former school board member Jim Prokopiak, according to 6…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decides on Important Car Insurance Case (Rush v. Erie)
On Jan. 29, 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided Rush v. Erie Insurance holding that a Regular Use Exclusion was valid and could be used to deny…
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PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from…
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Archbishop Wood Track Star Gary Martin Continues to Make History at the University of Virginia
Gary Martin, an Archbishop Wood graduate who became the first high schooler in Pennsylvania to run a sub-four-minute mile two years ago, continues to break…
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Civics Education: So, You Think You Know Your Government?
Bucks County Community College has announced the launch of a new noncredit program, “Civics Education: So, You Think You Know Your Government?“. This 8-week course…
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Elevate the Playground Experience with Volo From Landscape Structures
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square is introducing the latest equipment innovation for the playground from Landscape Structures—Volo. Volo, for children aged 5 to 12,…
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Breaking New Ground: Pennsbury High Among Schools Pioneering Girls’ Wrestling in PA
Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills is a part of the recent wave of girls’ wrestling in Pennsylvania, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. As…
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Bucks County Leadership: John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware, Wells Fargo
From his office in Conshohocken, John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware at Wells Fargo, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Stroudsburg…
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WSFS CARES Foundation Provided $2.7 Million in Charitable Grants and Contributions in 2023
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, provided grants and donations totaling more than $2.7 million to more than 390 community…
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Regional Planning Commission Boosts Bucks County with Funding for Two Trail Projects
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is fueling several local projects, including two trails in Bucks County. 2.5 million dollars will be funding two…
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Pennsylvania’s $4 Billion Forgotten Bounty: Could Some Be Yours?
Pennsylvania Treasury Department currently has over $4 billion in unclaimed property that includes dormant bank account funds, stocks, jewelry, and much more, writes Ashley Adams…
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Keystone Research Center Highlights Benefits of Minimum Wage Hike for 71,000 Bucks County Workers
Around 71,000 workers in Bucks County could benefit from a higher minimum wage, according to a report by the Keystone Research Center. In June of…
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Temple University To Make Tuition Free For Eligible Philly Students From Families With Low-Income
Through its Temple Promise program, Temple University is helping make tuition free for eligible first-year, full-time Philadelphia students from low-income families, writes Cory Sharber for…
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Penn Community Bank Executive Bernard Tynes Honored by Bucks County Community College for “Building on MLK’s Dream”
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has recognized Chief Experience and Impact Officer (CXIO) Bernard Tynes for receiving Bucks County Community…
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American Heritage Credit Union Launches My CU Home Connection Program
American Heritage Credit Union and its mortgage company, First Heritage Mortgage Services, have partnered with First Heritage Realty Alliance and Member Settlement Solutions LLC to…
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Punxsutawney Phil’s Big Day Is Tomorrow, Here Is What You Need To Know
Thousands of people will head to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh on Friday in the early morning hours to see groundhog…
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Newsweek Names Penn Community Among America’s Best Regional Banks
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks 2024 by “Newsweek.” “We are deeply honored…
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Shapiro Hopes His New 10-year Economic Development Plan Sets a New Course for Pennsylvania’s Future
Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro recently outlined a series of key investments he would like to see the state undertake as part of a new 10-year…
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