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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General Recreation: John B. Kelly School Hosts Tour of New School Yard
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square helped make improvements to the school yard at the John B Kelly School in Germantown possible. A ribbon cutting…
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Welder Training Coming to Delaware County Community College
Delaware County Community College is offering to train up to 40 students for free as entry-level welders, reports the Daily Times. The no-cost training will…
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Aqua PA Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 13,550 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 13,550 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The existing cast iron pipes, which have exceeded their lifespan of 15-100…
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Grants Help Boost Livability, Expand Housing Options
Because of her knee problems, it’s getting harder for Carol Hoderny, 75, to manage the steps in the historic Erie home where she’s lived with…
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DCCC Offers Tuition-Free Welding Certification for 40 Students via Philadelphia Works’ Good Job Challenge
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will train up to 40 students to become entry-level welders at no cost through the Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and…
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Aqua PA Enhances Chester County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 5,000 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 5,000 feet of aging water mains in West Goshen Township and West Chester Borough, Chester County. The existing cast iron pipes,…
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Eastern University to Add Men’s and Women’s Wrestling
Eastern University is currently searching for a Director of Men’s and Women’s Wrestling with the intention of competing in the NCAA’s Middle Atlantic Conference in…
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Firstrust Bank Launches New Mortgage Program to Improve Access to Homeownership
The dream of homeownership is often out of reach for many, but Firstrust Bank’s new Home Prosper Mortgage Program is helping to make that dream…
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Aqua PA Reaches Milestone: 1,000 Lead and Galvanized Service Lines Replaced
One year since kicking off major efforts to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines across the state, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at…
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Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills Describes a Beer Promotion Nightmare
A little-known state grant program promoting Pennsylvania’s beer industry is not great about paying for those promotions, reports Spotlight PA. Mark Brault, owner of Deer…
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Take a Magical Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride in This Bucks County Town
Pennsylvania offers several enchanting destinations for horse-drawn sleigh rides, with one charming one right in Bucks County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Away from…
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Widener University names new vice president for Administration and Finance
Widener University announces that Heather L. Meier, a Philadelphia-area financial professional and licensed certified public accountant with more than 15 years of experience in higher…
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First Resource Bank Donates $350,000 in EITC Contributions to Over 50 Local Schools and Organizations
First Resource Bank recently contributed $350,000 to over 50 local schools and organizations through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. This significant donation underscores…
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SageLife Contributes $50,000 to Support Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter
Springfield-based SageLife has raised and donated more than $50,000 to support the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter. The company sponsored the Alzheimer’s Association’s Party in Purple Gala…
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Chester County Booksellers Gifted Holiday Bonuses from Renowned Author James Patterson
Renowned author James Patterson has gifted holiday bonuses to hundreds of independent booksellers around the country this year and some recipients are in Chester County,…
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Fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition Showcases Innovation at Penn State Great Valley
Penn State Brandywine’s and Penn State Berks’ LaunchBoxes, powered by Penn State, collaborated with Penn State Great Valley to hold the fall 2024 Idea TestLab…
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Haverford School District’s Leon Smith Named 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher Of The Year
Leon Smith, a social studies teacher in Haverford School District with 22 years in the district, has been named the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the…
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See How Delaware County Compares to Nearby Counties for Life Expectancy
Delaware County ranks lower for life expectancy in Pennsylvania than most of its neighboring counties, according to a ranking released by Stacker. Stacker identified counties…
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