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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Widener University named a “2024 Great College to Work For”
The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Widener University a 2024 “Great College to Work For” after the university took honors in four categories based…
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Pennsylvania Sanctions Girls’ Flag Football as High School Sport
Girls’ flag football is now a PIAA-sanctioned high school sport, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sport recorded a meteoric rise from an…
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New Alcohol Law Allows Pennsylvanians to Buy Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzers at Grocery Stores and Gas Stations
Thanks to Pennsylvania’s newest alcohol law, canned cocktails and hard seltzers are now available to buy at grocery stores and gas stations statewide, according to…
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Immaculata Symphony Kicks Off the 2024-25 concert Season with an Outdoor Concert
The Immaculata Symphony begins its concert season with an outdoor performance on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 3:00 PM on Immaculata University’s back campus. In the…
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Could Taylor Swift Be Moving to Bucks County?
A rumor is spreading that the 34-year-old singer-songwriter and self-made billionaire Taylor Swift may have bought a home in Doylestown in August, writes Michele Haddon…
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Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities
With Pennsylvania’s general election just 46 days away, data from AARP shows that voters age 50 plus decide elections, and they want politicians to address…
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Retirees Are Moving to These 4 Cities and One’s in Delaware County
Delaware County residents may be surprised to know that one of their own towns is right up there with Florida, Las Vegas, and Arizona when…
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Craving Apple Cider This Fall? Here’s Some Delaware County Options
Pumpkin spice isn’t the only fall delicacy out there. Autumn connoisseurs will also be tracking down another favorite—apple cider. Whether it’s cooled in the fridge,…
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DCCC Tackles Timely Topics with Fall Speaker and Author Series
This fall, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is offering a full schedule of events focused on the topics of social justice, leadership, social class and…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Aids Schuylkill River Restoration Fund with Grants To Tackle Pollution, Enhance Water Quality
Aqua Pennsylvania recently supported the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund in partnership with Schuylkill River Greenways NHA, which provides government agencies and nonprofit organizations with grants…
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Delaware County Leadership: Javonna Wylie, President and CEO, Chester County OIC
Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in West Chester and how living in a college…
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Pennsylvania Is Nation’s Second-ranked Destination for Out-of-state Freshman College Students
Pennsylvania ranked in second place among the top destinations for freshman out-of-state college students in the nation, according to a new survey by a Harrisburg-based…
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3 Delaware County Communities Make List of 30 Most Expensive Places to Buy a Home
While purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is, home prices have reached record heights making affordability a major stumbling block,…
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Wawa Wins Battle to Sell Alcohol in Hatboro
After an uphill battle, Hatboro’s Wawa now serves alcohol, reports Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Last year, the convenience store proposed plans to bring a…
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Sept. 27 Discussion Looks at Collaborative Efforts to Combat Organized Retail Crime
A new Pennsylvania prosecutor’s office devoted exclusively to prosecuting organized retail thefts is being created after $2.7 million in funds was allocated in the 2024-25…
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Pennsylvania Will Have Longer Happy Hours Thanks to New Liquor Rules
Starting September 13, Pennsylvania will have longer happy hours under new state rules that will allow drinking establishments to increase their discounting from 14 to…
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2 Delaware County Artists Take Wins in 2024 State Exhibition
Two Delaware County artists are winners in the Art of the State 2024 exhibition, an annual juried exhibition that showcases the diverse work of Pennsylvania…
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Widener University Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Trustees
Widener University has named two new members, Scott Reid, Marcia Zaruba O’Connor, to its Board of Trustees. The appointments took effect in May and their…
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