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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Legal Matters: Mid‑Year Employment Law Check‑In — Key Updates and What’s New in Pennsylvania
By Jonathan Young As we pass the halfway point of 2025, the employment law landscape continues to shift rapidly — at both the federal level…
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Penn Medicine Hospitals Rank as Best Hospitals in Region and State
Penn Medicine’s hospitals ranked as the best hospitals in the Philadelphia region and Pennsylvania, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, writes…
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Smoking in Pennsylvania Comes with High Cost
Smoking takes a toll on Pennsylvanians’ wallets, with a new report revealing that the habit costs the average smoker thousands each year, writes Ashley Adams…
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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Bucks County Hospitals, Officials Stay Quiet
The new federal budget includes spending cuts that will most likely affect Bucks County hospitals, but local hospital executives are not yet disclosing the extent,…
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New Toll Brothers Luxury Development Announced for Chalfont
Toll Brothers is bringing a new luxury home community, Birch Run at New Britain, to Chalfont, with sales expected to begin in fall 2025. The…
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Philly Brewery Opens Unique Taproom and Trading Card Shop in New Hope
Human Robot, the popular Philadelphia brewery that launched in Kensington in 2020, has expanded into Bucks County with a New Hope taproom and trading card…
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Harcum College Receives Grant to Launch Women’s Flag Football
The Harcum College Athletics Department has received a $5,000 grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences…
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Skyrocketing Home Prices Are Hitting These Delaware County Towns
The top 50 fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania include several communities in Delaware County, according to statistics compiled by Stacker. Towns are ranked by the…
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Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Proposes Toll Increase for 2026
To offset rising construction costs, protect its strong credit ratings and support new transportation infrastructure investments, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission has proposed…
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Bucks County Leadership: Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, WSFS Bank
Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at WSFS Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Newark, Del., learning leadership as…
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Penn Community Bank Steps into the Ring with Joe Hand Boxing and Bucks County Sheriff’s Office PAL to Launch Youth Boxing Program
Penn Community Bank and the Penn Community Bank Foundation have made a $5,000 contribution to launch a new youth boxing program in partnership with the…
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Albright College in Reading Fights for Survival with Strategic Changes
Albright College in Reading, one of the many higher education options for Chester County students, ended its recent fiscal year with a surplus of over…
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Water, Water Everywhere
It’s a hot summer day. Sweat trickles down your back. Clothing clings to your damp skin. You gaze at the Schuylkill River, longing to dive…
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Invasive “Frankenfish” Caught in Neshaminy Creek in Bensalem
The invasive snakehead, sometimes called Frankenfish for its ability to move across land and even eat birds, was recently caught in Neshaminy Creek in Bensalem,…
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We Know the Name But What Does Wawa Actually Mean?
Those of us who grew up in Delaware County certainly know about our Wawas, a local landscape fixture. We’re so familiar with Wawas that we…
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Pennsylvania Named One of Top States for AI Innovation and Capacity Building
Pennsylvania ranks among the top three states for AI usage, training, and capacity building in state government, according to Code for America, writes Ryan Deto…
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Bucks County Leadership: Joel Richardson, Owner and Comedy Producer, SunnyBrook Ballroom and SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook
Joel Richardson, Owner of The SunnyBrook Ballroom in Pottstown and Comedy Producer at SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about his active childhood in…
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Doylestown’s Michener Art Museum Special Exhibition Ending This Week
The Michener Art Museum’s special art exhibition promoting diverse artists is entering its final week on display, reports TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. In the past,…
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