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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Pennsylvania Game Commission to Improve Bucks County Wetlands for Duck Population
In an effort to help the local environment, two state organizations have come together to improve the wetlands of Bucks County. Gregory Vellner wrote about…
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Check Out Where Bucks County Residents Rank Statewide for Life Expectancy
Regarded by many as one of the best parts of Pennsylvania, Bucks County recently ranked very high in a number of markers for a good…
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Big Feats for Bigfoot, Latest Sighting Reported in Pennsylvania Woods
Bigfoot researchers are hailing the unusual findings of a former police officer deep in the Pennsylvania woods as the latest sighting of the mythical beast,…
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Morrisville Kombucha Makers Unveil New Flavors, Begin Selling Them in Nearby Coffee Shop
A Bucks County drink company is selling their latest flavors of their bubbly drink at a local coffee shop, and residents are taking notice. Twilight…
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State Small Business Credit Initiative Provides Funding to Entrepreneurs
The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), which was originally introduced in 2010 after the Great Recession of 2008-2009, has been reinstated. The program offers…
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Former CEO Shares Thoughts on How Gov. Shapiro Can Boost PA’s Innovation Economy
Jeff Marrazzo, the former CEO of Philadelphia-based Spark Therapeutics and a member of the innovation subcommittee of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s transition team, has several ideas…
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Upper Black Eddy Among Five Small Town Pennsylvania Getaways Ideal for Valentine’s Day
One of Bucks County’s most natural areas is considered to be a great Valentine’s Day stop for those who love the great outdoors. Robin Shreeves…
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Mobile IDs Could Be Coming to Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians could soon get the option to use mobile IDs on their phones, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania State Representative Dan Miller…
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Phil Has Spoken! Pennsylvania’s Famous Groundhog Sees His Shadow, Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter
In one of Pennsylvania’s most popular pastimes, Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow, determining upcoming weather predictions. Julia Musto wrote about the groundhog and his…
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When She’s Not in New York City, Model Gigi Hadid Finds Relaxation at her New Hope Farmhouse Property
One of the most famous models in the world enjoys spending her free time with her family in their Bucks County estate. Lane Florsheim wrote…
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Lack of Affordable Childcare a Huge Issue Locally and Across the Nation
More than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic triggered the most catastrophic workforce decline in history, men have returned to work at a higher rate…
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For Republicans, Figuring Out Suburbs Key to Winning Elections
Pennsylvania is rated among the swing states by pundits, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh standing as Democratic strongholds while rural Pennsylvania is almost exclusively Republican, writes…
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Centric Bank President & CEO Patricia Husic Spotlighted on 2023 Power List
Centric Bank’s President & CEO is getting recognized for her leadership. Central Penn Business Journal spotlighted Patricia Husic on their 2023 Power List in Banking…
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Penn Community Bank Recognized for Commitment to Equitable, Inclusive Banking
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, announced that its Access Checking account has once again been certified by the national Cities…
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Is Morrisville’s Drive-Thru-Only Wawa Location the Future of Convenience Stores? Here’s What to Know
A one-of-a-kind convenience store in Bucks County may very well be laying the blueprint for the future of quick and easy shopping. Staff writers at…
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Gov. Shapiro Signs Executive Order, Creating New State Office to Spur Economic Growth and Foster Innovation
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity within the Governor’s Office and the Economic Development Strategy…
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‘Opportunity Abounds for Pennsylvania Workers’: State’s Unemployment Rate Decreases, Setting New Record Low
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has released its preliminary employment situation report for December 2022. The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania was down…
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Lots of Pennsylvanians
Pennsylvania keeps adding millionaires and climbing up the list of states with the most million-dollar earners, write Ty West and Michael Potter for the Philadelphia…
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