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 Out in Front Compared to Rest of Pennsylvania for Staying at Home During the Pandemic
According to Google tracking, residents of Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester counties are doing a better job of staying at home during the pandemic than most…
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Governor Launches State Loan Program to Help Hospitals Fighting COVID-19
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced a new loan program April 10 – the Hospital Emergency Loan Program, or HELP – that will provide short-term financial…
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Governor Orders Medical Equipment to Go to Hospitals With Greatest Need as Delaware County Preps for Surge
Delaware County on Wednesday, April 8, had 1,042 positive cases of COVID-19 and 25 coronavirus-related deaths, according to data from the Chester County Board of…
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Governor Asks PA Firms to Report COVID-19 Supply Manufacturing Capability, State Reports 162 COVID-19 Deaths
Gov. Tom Wolf urged Pennsylvania manufacturers who can produce COVID-19-related supplies to submit their information to the newly developed Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal.…
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PECO Keeps the Power On for Delaware County Customers During ‘Stay at Home’ Order
In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to close non life-sustaining businesses and have people stay home, PECO announced it is reconnecting service to customers…
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Governor Orders Everyone in Delaware County to ‘Stay at Home’
Everyone in Delaware County has been ordered to stay at home by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf as of 8 p.m. Monday, March 23. The order…
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No New COVID-19 Cases Reported March 19 In Delco, Governor Orders Closing of ‘Non-Life Sustaining’ Businesses
Delaware County reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, March 19, leaving the number of reported cases in the county at 14. The Pennsylvania…
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Delaware County Gets Two More Coronavirus Cases, Help Coming to Local Businesses Hit By Pandemic
Delaware County reported two new cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, March 17, bringing the number of cases to nine. There have been 20 additional…
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Task Force to Look at Changes to State Juvenile Justice System to Make Juveniles Safer
A Task Force will study how to make the state’s juvenile justice system safer for youth assigned to it, writes Lisa Gartner for The Philadelphia…
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After Glen Mills, Nonprofit Wants State to Stop Sending Kids to Juvenile Institutions
A non-profit suing Pennsylvania officials over violence at the Glen Mills Schools is trying to persuade state leaders to stop sending children to juvenile institutions…
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Share a Meal and Your Ideas Thursday to Make Your Community Better at On the Table
On the Table events are happening Thursday, Oct. 17, around Delaware County to bring residents together to share food and talk about ways to strengthen…
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Modern Classical Composer George Crumb Honored in Media for His 90th birthday
Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winning contemporary classical composer George Crumb, of Upper Providence, was honored Sunday in Media as he turns 90 on Oct. 24…
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Citizen Soldiers Are Doing Their Best But Enemy Lanternflies Continue to Advance
Lanterflies threaten $18 billion worth of Pennsylvania agriculture, and still they keep coming, writes Michael Rubinkam for The Morning Call. The hoard has been slowed…
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State Attorney General Touting New App That Could Head Off Potential Threats in Schools
A potential situation recently at Garnet Valley High School ended peacefully, partly due to a new app being promoted by the state attorney general, reports…
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$250,000 Grant Focuses on Delaware County Effort to Reduce Gun Violence
Delaware County will use $250,000 in state grant money especially earmarked to reduce gun violence, writes Elizabeth Hardison for the Philadelphia Tribune. The county will…
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Gov. Wolf’s Vow to Restructure Charter School Sector Could Benefit School Districts Like Chester-Upland
Gov. Tom Wolf has vowed to restructure Pennsylvania’s charter school sector, a move that could end up benefitting the Chester-Upland School District in the long…
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Wawa Receives Accolades From Food and Wine Magazine For Best Fast Food in Pennsylvania
Food & Wine magazine has named Wawa as the place with the best fast food in Pennsylvania, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. The magazine…
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7 Delco School Districts Ranked Among Top Districts in Pennsylvania
Seven Delaware County School Districts have made the list of top 40 districts in Pennsylvania, according to Niche.com. The districts were, in descending order of…
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