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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Several Paintings by Pennsylvania Impressionist Who Thrived in New Hope Auctioned Off Last Month
A recently completed Freeman’s auction shone a spotlight on the Pennsylvania Impressionist movement that thrived in New Hope, writes Noah Zucker for the Philly Voice.…
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Record Gas Prices Are Not Slowing Down Road Travel in Pennsylvania, But Drivers Are Finding Other Ways to Save
Record gas prices are not slowing down road travel in Pennsylvania, but drivers are finding other ways to save, according to a new AAA poll.…
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Bucks County Offers 8 Options to Cross the Delaware Without Paying Toll
While many of the bridges that connect Pennsylvania and New Jersey across the Delaware River are toll crossings, Bucks County offers plenty of free alternatives,…
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Two Bucks County Dairy Farms Gain State Protection from Development
Two Bucks County dairy farms received an investment of nearly $200,000 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The funds are meant to ensure that these agribusinesses…
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It’s Another Invasive Creature in Pennsylvania, but This One Swims
First we had to worry about the Lanternfly devastating our crops. Now there’s an invasive fish known as the snakehead. Also known as frankenfish, or…
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Bringing Manufacturing Back to America: U.S. Commerce Secretary Visits Malvern-Based Chipmaker
Malvern-based Vishay Intertechnology recently received a visit from U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, both of whom have shown support for…
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Politicians Scramble to Soften Impact of Pennsylvania’s Highest in the Nation Gas Taxes
According to recent data from the Federation of Tax Administrators, Pennsylvania is the state with the highest gas tax in the nation at 57.6 cents…
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What’s Pennsylvania’s Favorite Christmas Cookie — It’s Not Chocolate Chip
Google shared with USA Today the most uniquely internet-searched Christmas cookies by state from November 29 to December 6, 2021. Pennsylvania, with its population covering…
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Pennsylvania’s Roads: Almost a Quarter of Them Threaten Your Car with That Sickening ‘Ka-Thunk!’
A new ranking by Uplift Legal Funding placed Pennsylvania among the top ten states with the worst roads in the nation, according to a staff…
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Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Will Inject Billions Into Pennsylvania
President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which recently passed the House with the support of most Democrats and 13 Republicans, will inject billions of…
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Pennsylvania Earns an ‘A’ for Being Among the Best States for Teachers
Pennsylvania is one of the five best states for teachers, according to 2021 ranking recently released by WalletHub. To determine which states provide educators with…
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Pennsylvania Battles Spotted Lanternfly Infestation with Quarantines and Student-led ‘Squish Squads’
Despite quarantines and “squish squads,” the spotted lanternfly continues to spread across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, write Kevin Ambrose and Kasha Patel for The Washington…
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Horsham-based Workspace Property Trust Proves Suburban Office Market Is Hot with Million-dollar Investments
Horsham-based Workspace Property Trust has received a $326.5 million investment from a group led by global investment firm Oak Hill Advisors, writes Jacob Adelman for…
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Ka-Ching! Bucks County Ranks Highly Among 50 Highest-Earning Counties in Pennsylvania
Bucks County is one of the highest-earning counties in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. To determine the highest-earning areas, Stacker used data…
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Plymouth Meeting Quakers Seek to Safely Extract Afghan Interpreter, Working for U.S. Military, from Kabul
The Plymouth Meeting Quakers group, who helped build a school for girls in Afghanistan, is trying to find a way to bring home an Afghan…
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Bucks County Leadership: Bill McSwain, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Bill McSwain, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up “southern” in West Chester; the lessons he…
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PestWatch: It’s Not a Termite Traffic Report; It’s a PSU-Devised Tracker for Monitoring Lanternfly Egg Hatchings
A new online tool, PestWatch, created using research by scientists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences helps predict the seasonal egg hatch for spotted…
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How Friendly (or Not) Is Pennsylvania for Working Dads?
WalletHub has released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst States for Working Dads, ranking Pennsylvania in the middle of the pack. To determine the…
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