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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Delaware County Home to Pair of the Safest ‘Cities’ in Pennsylvania
Two townships in Delaware County are among the 25 Safest Cities in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by SafeHome.org. Cities/townships had to have at…
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Now You Can Volunteer to Help Delco Plan America’s 250th
Delaware County is joining with communities across the nation to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary on July 4, 2026, so it is encouraging county residents to…
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Acme Supermarket Owner Albertson Sold to Kroger
The owner of Acme supermarket, Albertsons, is being sold to Kroger for $20 billion, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Acme Markets once…
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See Where Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Candidates Get Most Donations
The Pennsylvania Gubernatorial race has the attention of out-of-state donors and political action committees, who have poured tens of millions of dollars into the critical…
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Indigenous People Want to See Governments, Big Institutions Take ‘Land Acknowledgments’ One Step Further
The lands belonging to Ann Remy’s Lenni-Lenape ancestors used to cover the entire Philadelphia region, along with parts of New York and Delaware, and the…
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See How Pennsylvania Ranks Among States That Drink Most Alcohol in America
We all know Pennsylvanians love to drink, but apparently not as much as some of our neighbors or the western part of the nation, according…
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See Which 7 Private Delco High Schools Made Top 50 in PA for 2023
Delaware County is home to seven of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new report published by Niche.…
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Delaware County Ranks Among Best Counties to Retire in Pennsylvania
Picking a place to retire, you want a spot where you can enjoy life with as few concerns as possible. Delaware County is among the…
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Prospect Medical Less Enthusiastic for Crozer Sale, Says Crozer Landlord
The landlord that owns Crozer Health’s real estate says Crozer Health’s parent company Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. may be losing enthusiasm for selling the health…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Approves Another Toll Increase
Drivers who travel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike can expect to pay even higher rates starting next year, according to a staff report from 6abc. The…
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State Ups School Funds, Some Delco Districts Get Bonus $$
The state legislature has increased its funding of Delaware County’s school districts by 15.4% for 2022, Statewide, $1 billion will go to Pennsylvania’s 503 school…
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Wawa’s Hoagiefest Enters New Territory With NFT Sweepstakes
Wawa is taking a non-traditional approach to its Hoagiefest campaign this year with a sweepstakes contest running through July 24 that awards a potential “rare”…
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Drive, Professionalism Help Cardinal O’Hara Grad Receive Scholarship from Immaculata
Isabella Carey ’25 of Carneys Point, N.J., is the recipient of a scholarship from the Immaculata University Business, Fashion, and Leadership Department’s Business Advisory Board. The scholarship…
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Time Is Running Out on Gov. Wolf’s Commitment to Lower Pennsylvania’s ‘Appalling’ Corporate Net Income Tax Rate
Shortly after he was sworn in nearly eight years ago, Governor Tom Wolf called Pa.’s corporate net income tax rate of 9.99 percent “appalling.” One…
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Good News: Delco’s Looking Healthier, But There’s Work to Do
A state analysis reported by The Foundation for Delaware County shows we’re doing better compared to many other counties in Pennsylvania in health outcomes but…
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Gov. Wolf Calls for $2,000 Payments to Pennsylvanians
Gov. Tom Wolf called on Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program,…
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$1.6 Billion in Funding Connects 3,000 Pa. Bridges with Upkeep and Safety Resources
Pennsylvania will receive $1.6 billion in funding to repair 3,000 bridges across the state, writes Priyanka Singh for Contractor News. The once-in-a-generation boost is being…
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Talk About Overkill: Pa. Residents Are Incinerating a Seasonal Pesky Pest with Propane Torches
Lanternflies. Yes, they’re annoying. And yes, they affect agribusinesses. But some mitigation techniques against them are getting a bit extreme, writes Abigail Gruskin for The…
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