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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Change in State’s Fireworks Law Should Light Up the Sky This Fourth of July
A change in state law last October – which allows residents to buy consumer-grade explosive fireworks for the first time in decades – should light…
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Republicans Appeal Gerrymandering Ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania have filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging a ruling that the state’s congressional districts were illegally redrawn and…
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Weak Law Ineffective Against Rampant Texting While Driving in Pennsylvania
Texting while driving is rampant on roads across Pennsylvania, but police are virtually powerless to prevent it, due to the weak law adopted in 2012,…
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New Airport Lounge Offers First-Class Amenities for Military Families in Transit
Military families in transit are now able to enjoy a first-class lounge at the Philadelphia International Airport, writes Andrew Maykuth for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Pennsylvania Rates Poorly in Several Rankings Based on Economic Issues
The American Legislative Exchange Council has rated Pennsylvania poorly on economic issues, adding to the slew of low rankings in national surveys for the Keystone…
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PECO Files for Electricity Rate Increase
Needing higher rates to cover its higher costs and to pay for enhancements to its distribution system, PECO – the utility that serves around 1.6…
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Living Near Rail Stations a Boon for Suburban Homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit is essential to the well-being…
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Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program to Enter Second Phase, Ramp Up in Size
The commercial medical marijuana program in Pennsylvania is about to enter its second phase, more than doubling in size in the process, writes Sam Wood…
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GOP’s Challenge of New Congressional District Map Rejected by Federal Judges and U.S. Supreme Court
The Republican challenges of the new Pennsylvania congressional district map have been rejected by federal District Court and the U.S. Supreme Court one day before…
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Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills Receives Grant to Promote State’s Beer Industry
Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills is one of the recipients of the recently announced grants that have been awarded by the Pennsylvania Malt and…
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One of Region’s Most Successful Investors to Run for Seat on Safeguard’s Board
Ira Lubert, one of the most successful private investors in the Philadelphia area, is one of a group of candidates who plan to run for…
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Chadds Ford-Based Company That Collects Medical Payments Acquires Virginia Firm
Revint Solutions, a Chadds Ford-based company that collects medical payments, is acquiring Naveos, a firm in Virginia that offers government reimbursement technology and services for…
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Property Taxes Increased More Than 40 Percent in the Last 10 Years in These Delco Municipalities
Property taxes in Delaware County have increased by an average of 28 percent over the last 10 years, adding around $1,387 to homeowners’ annual bills,…
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Delco Accounts for Three of Pennsylvania’s Top 10 Private High Schools
The Haverford School ranks second on Niche.com’s list of the 2018 Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania. The ranking is based on an analysis of…
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What South Philadelphians Need to Know After Joining Delco’s New Congressional District
Thanks to Pennsylvania’s new congressional district map, a number of South Philadelphians now find themselves sharing the Fifth Congressional District with Delaware County, writes Stephanie…
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Democrats Urge Gov. Wolf to Reject Republican-Proposed Congressional Map
Democrats are urging Gov. Tom Wolf to reject the new Republican-proposed congressional map of Pennsylvania as it is still biased in favor of the GOP,…
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Medical Marijuana Use Won’t Show Up on Background Check, Hinder Gun Purchases
The Pennsylvania Department of Health will no longer make available to law-enforcement agencies a database with the names of medical marijuana patients, writes Sam Wood…
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More Than 200,000 People in Suburban Philly Could Be Paying Too Much in Property Taxes
More than 200,000 homeowners in the Philadelphia suburbs, including in Chester and Delaware counties, could be paying too much in property taxes due to inaccurate…
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