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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150 Years of Business: How T. Frank McCall’s in Chester Outlasted the City Around It
When T. Frank McCall’s opened its doors at Sixth and Madison Streets in 1876, Ulysses S. Grant was president, and the Phillies did not yet exist. The…
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How Wawa Went From a Delco Dairy Farm to a 1,200-Store Convenience Store Empire
Pull up to any Wawa on a weekday morning, and the sight is familiar. Coffee in one hand, a Sizzli in the other, a quick meal ordered off the touchscreen before the gas even…
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DELCO Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial…
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First Resource Bank Welcomes Three Summer Interns Ready to Learn, Grow, and Contribute
Summer internship programs are often a student’s first opportunity to turn classroom knowledge into real-world experience. At First Resource Bank, three college students are getting…
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Find Your Cause: Delaware County’s Volunteer Fair Connects Residents With Local Nonprofits
If you’ve always wanted to do more for your community, but don’t know where to start, you should swing by a free volunteer fair taking…
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15 Sustainability Tips That Are Good for the Planet — and the Bottom Line
Now more than ever, green business is good business. In recent surveys of young consumers, a large majority of respondents said that business innovation would…
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How to Safeguard Your Identity: 3 Practical Tips From First Bank
Protecting your identity is more important than ever in today’s digital world. When fraudsters steal personal information, the consequences can be serious — including financial…
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The 10 Most Expensive Places to Live in Bucks County Right Now
From stone farmhouses to riverfront estates, Bucks County has always sold a particular idea of the good life—and the current housing market reflects that. The…
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Nine Delaware County Hoagie Shops That Prove Delco Takes Sandwiches Seriously
In Delaware County, a hoagie is never just lunch. It is a roll-quality exam, a party-tray essential, a shore-trip companion, and a neighborhood loyalty test…
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Red, White, and Drive-Thru: Celebrate America’s 250th at Freedom Village at Brandywine
Take a Semiquincentennial Red, White, and Drive-Thru tour of the Freedom Village at Brandywine campus located in historic Brandywine Valley. On Tuesday, June 30, from…
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First Resource Bank Named a ‘Philadelphia Business Journal’ Best Place to Work for Eighth Consecutive Year
In a competitive hiring market where workplace culture matters more than ever, First Resource Bank continues to stand out. The Exton-based community bank was recently…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Fights Back Against Sneaky Toll Evasion with Public’s Help
As a growing number of sneaky motorists are finding ways to conceal their license plates from toll cameras, so Pennsylvania Turnpike is turning to other…
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Philly’s World Cup Moment Sparks Statewide Tourism Surge in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is riding the wave of the 2026 FIFA World Cup straight into a global tourism push, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios Philadelphia. The state…
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Penn State Brandywine Summer Camps Help Students Build Entrepreneurship and Podcasting Skills
Students interested in entrepreneurship, content creation, and digital media can build real-world skills this summer at two Brandywine LaunchBox camps. Students ages 11 to 18…
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How Opposition from Swarthmore and Bryn Mawr Colleges Shaped the Blue Route
Every day, thousands of drivers cross Delaware County on Interstate 476, known locally as the Blue Route. The highway links Interstate 95 with the Pennsylvania…
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57 New Officers Graduate from DCCC Police Academy — Including a 57-Year-Old Who Refused to Give Up on His Dream
Fifty-seven cadets are ready to begin careers in law enforcement after graduating from Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy on June 11, joining police…
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From Community College to the Ivy League: DCCC’s National Champion Student Athlete Fatumata Kaba is Headed to Yale
Fatumata “Fatu” Kaba has always been ahead of the curve. Valedictorian of her class at Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill, she planned to…
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40 Years of Swing, 100 Years of Jazz: Criterions Alumni Return to WCU for a Milestone Reunion Concert
Four decades of tradition. One hundred years of jazz history. On Thursday, July 16, West Chester University will bring both milestones together as alumni from…
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