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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Fight Against Spotted Lanternflies Intensifies as Invasive Pest Starts Hatching
The state Department of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to contain the spread of spotted lanternflies. The timing is apt, as the invasive pest hatches throughout the region, writes…
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Pennsylvania Agriculture Department to Lanternflies on the Move: ‘No Hitchhiking!’
In its strategy to slow the spotted lanternfly infestation, Pennsylvania is using a pesticide to deter the buggers from latching onto vehicles heading into the state, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crews armed…
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You’d Never Guess from Rush Hour on Street Road, but PA Drivers Are among the Nation’s Best
Pennsylvania might have some of the most congested roads in the country, but not everything is as bleak as that statistic may imply. The Keystone…
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Career Corner: What Are the Job Prospects for Nurses in Pennsylvania?
By Chris Isaac They say there will always be work in the medical field, and with the demand for medical care thanks to COVID, you…
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Oh No, It’s Back Again! Learn How to Destroy the Spread of Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternflies are once again spreading across the region. You can help stop the advancement of this invasive pest by finding their eggs and destroying…
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Out of Reel Concern about COVID, PA Consolidates 2021 Trout Season Opening
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has standardized the 2021 opening of trout season across all waterways in the Commonwealth. It has also moved opening day two…
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Following Contentious Election, Pennsylvania Officials Turn to Utah for Voting by Mail Advice
Pennsylvania found itself embroiled in controversy during the last election, mostly revolving around the newly instated voting by mail and unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud…
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Bucks County Drivers Likely to Shell out More for Gasoline this Summer
Hold onto your wallets, drivers; the summer 2021 weekend zips to the Shore or the Poconos are almost certain to cost more, reports Chris Ullery in the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks…
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Pennsylvania is the 8th Least Safe State During COVID-19, According to WalletHub Study
With only 0.62% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of January 20, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of the…
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The ‘US Explained’ Video Series Profiles Pennsylvania
In its Pennsylvania installment, The US Explained video series by That Is Interesting looked at the Keystone State’s history, geography, and culture and found it…
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Philadelphia Suburbs Seeing ‘Blue Shift’ Toward Biden as Mail-In Ballots Continue to Be Counted
Joe Biden’s lead in the Philadelphia suburbs continues to grow as mail-in ballots continue to be counted by election officials, writes Andrew Seidman for The…
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Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary: It’s Prime Hunting Season, Especially for Lanternfly Egg Masses
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the reminder that the chance to get ahead of the 2022 lanternfly season is to prevent them from hatching…
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STEM Competition Challenges Students to Combat Spotted Lanternfly
High school students from four southeastern Pennsylvania counties will put their computer science skills on display November 9 as they compete in the Spotted Lanternfly Hackathon, a…
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Updates May Be Coming to Pennsylvania’s ‘Antiquated’ Property Assessments
Property assessments haven’t changed in suburban Philadelphia since the turn of the century or before. And after eight years in the making, updates to the…
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