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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Radnor Investors Seek $15M for Spread Bagelry Expansion
Spread Bagelry is raising $15 million so it can open up to 18 new stores over two years in the region, writes Emma Dooling for…
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There’s a County in New York That Dares to Call Itself Delco
Delco always prided itself on its unique culture and general weirdness. Now Delaware County, New York, is promoting its own Delco culture, with a website…
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Meridian Bank Leader Jason Sheehan Brings Spartan Discipline to Commercial Real Estate
At Meridian Bank, strong leadership isn’t confined to the boardroom. It’s cultivated through discipline, resilience, and a willingness to do hard things, which are all…
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Fall 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists Announced at DCCC
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) congratulates the 2,763 full- and part-time students who were named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2025 semester. To be named to the President’s…
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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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VISTA 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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Famous Southern Chicken Chain Opening First PA Location in Tullytown
The beloved southern chicken franchise Zaxbys is opening its very first location in Pennsylvania this spring at the former Crossroads Tavern in Tullytown Borough, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The fast-casual franchise…
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The Immaculata Symphony Partners with the Chester County Youth Orchestra to Present ‘Symphonic Colors’
On Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3-5:00 PM, the Immaculata Symphony will join forces with the Chester County Youth Orchestra to perform classic works based on…
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Cursive Handwriting is Back in PA Schools Thanks to New Law
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bill last week requiring that cursive handwriting lessons return to Pennsylvania classrooms beginning April 12, writes Peter Hall for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The law, which was supported by…
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Dr. Tammy James to be Presented PSAC’s L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award at WCU Home Basketball Game
West Chester University’s (WCU) very own Dr. Tammy James, a longtime faculty member in the Department of Public Health Sciences and now also special assistant…
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Pennsylvania Film Office Grants $6M to Netflix Series ‘Tires’ for Philadelphia-Area Production
Based in West Chester, the Netflix comedy series Tires is set to receive $6 million from the Pennsylvania Film Office to produce its third season in the…
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Philadelphia Hotel Rises 116 Spots in Annual Ranking, Two Others Drop Considerably
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest annual ranking of the top 100 hotels in the nation, and while the region had a…
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Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater Unveils Immersive New Show ‘Enchanted’ This March
A new world of wonder is arriving in Lancaster this spring. Beginning Mar. 7 and running through October, Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater (3065 Lincoln…
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Chester Residents Struggle These Days for Healthcare, But There’s Hope
Chester has no family doctors, said Mayor Stefan Roots, stressing the healthcare crisis still facing the city since Crozer Health’s closing. The mayor spoke at…
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We Are Not Alone: Chester Counties Beyond Pennsylvania
Our Chester County is a place where locals and visitors enjoy living, working, and playing. While not the largest county in Pennsylvania, it is the wealthiest, leading to an influx…
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Freedom Village Collects 200 Pounds of Food for Soup for the Super Bowl Food Drive
Freedom Village at Brandywine put a charitable twist on Super Bowl weekend, giving back through its annual “Soup for the Super Bowl” food drive and collecting…
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WilmU’s Literature Minor Explores a Range of Cultures, Times, and Voices
From Little House on the Prairie to Dragonriders of Pern, Dr. Katherine Cottle “grew up reading and loving books” and now enjoys sharing her passion with students in Wilmington University’s Literature program. …
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Aqua Pennsylvania Accelerates Effort to Get the Lead Out Across Commonwealth
Since starting work on customer-owned service lines in 2024, Aqua Pennsylvania has surveyed construction materials for 71,239 of its customers’ drinking water service lines in…
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