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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Citations for Distracted Driving in Pennsylvania Soar; Majority of Offenders Are Men
Distracted driving violations are on the rise in Pennsylvania, and men are the main culprits, according to a report by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania…
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Trout Season in Pennsylvania to Open in April
Get your bait and fishing poles ready, as more than four million trout are about to become fair game with the trout season in Pennsylvania…
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Independent Report Extols Economic Virtues of Marcellus Shale’s Natural Gas Liquids
The natural gas resources available in the Marcellus and Utica Shale regions have the potential to “drive economic development and job creation across the state,”…
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PECO Announces Further Price Cuts
More good news is coming from PECO, as the energy company has announced further price cuts, beginning on June 1, writes Andrew Maykuth for the…
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Local Towns, Boroughs Fill the Federal and State Void of LGBT Protection Laws
With the absence of a federal- or state-level ban on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, local municipalities are taking the…
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If Obamacare Were to Die Overnight …
If President Trump and the Republicans controlling Congress follow through on promises to repeal and replace Obamacare, a lot would change in Pennsylvania and across…
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New Competition Brewing for Wawa in South Jersey
Wawa has been dominating the c-store scene in South Jersey for years, but it seems that another rival chain is trying to shake things up…
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SAP on Cusp of Hiring Bonanza as 150 New Jobs Headed for Delaware County
There are 150 new jobs coming to Newtown Square thanks to SAP, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The business software producer is planning…
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Gov. Wolf Indulges with Visit to Indian Food Plant in Sharon Hill
Gov. Tom Wolf, a self-professed lover of Indian food, indulged with a visit to an Indian food plant in Sharon Hill on Monday, according to…
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Driver’s License Soon Not Enough ID to Enter Federal Facilities, Catch a Flight
Starting Jan. 30, using a Pennsylvania Driver’s license as identification will not be enough to enter many federal facilities, and people will soon no longer…
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Pennsylvania’s Highest-in-Nation Gas Tax About to Increase … Again
More money from filling gas tanks is about to spill out onto the state’s roads and bridges as the third and final gas tax increase…
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New Rankings Reveal How Delaware County’s Private High Schools Fare Relative to Others in State
Based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents, Niche.com has unveiled its 2017 rankings of the Top 100…
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Three Redevelopment Projects in Delaware County Receive Millions in Assistance from State
The retail corridor project along Upper Darby’s 69th Street is among the recipients of the latest round of grant awards from the state’s redevelopment assistance program,…
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Conservation Officer Keeping Man and Beast Legal in Delco
Delaware County is far from the wild outdoors typical of other parts of Pennsylvania, but the relationship between man and beast still runs afoul every…
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New Law on Six-Packs of Beer Helps Some, Hurts Others
Some will grab a can and drink to recent news that Pennsylvania has expanded sales of six-packs of beer, and others will proverbially crush a…
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Delco Residents Now Have Much Higher Tax Burden Than Their City Neighbors
According to a recent study, the benefit of less-burdensome taxes that the suburbs once held over the city is shrinking, writes Caitlin McCabe for the…
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Greater Scrutiny in Permitting Process Delays Flow of Natural Gas to Marcus Hook
New delays for the Mariner East 2 pipeline mean its much-heralded startup could still be nearly a year away. Originally targeted by Sunoco Logistics Partners…
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Down 1.7 Inches of Precipitation, Delaware County Much Drier Than Usual
Despite hurricane-ravaged coasts, inland areas of New Jersey have devolved into severe drought that now threatens to spread into southeastern Pennsylvania. “The entire southeast part…
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