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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Chester County Briefly: June 19
Walk Her Home Walk Her Home is a newly formed, pending nonprofit governed by a Board of Directors with a mission to create awareness and…
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Guest Editorial: Time for a New Approach. Let’s Grow Pennsylvania’s Economy
By Guy Ciarrocchi In Harrisburg, our elected officials are again participating in the annual ritual of budget negotiations. This continues as our revenue remains stagnant…
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Phoenixville Tops All but One on List of Chesco’s Most Challenging High Schools
Sometimes a good challenge is all it takes to push students to achieve their full potential, and in Chester County, that’s happening the most at…
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Avon Grove Alum Helps Oregon Softball Punch Ticket to Women’s College World Series
In what was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the University of Oregon softball team, the Ducks now have their first-ever national championship within…
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New Rankings Show Most of Region’s Best Public Elementary Schools Are Here in Chester County
Niche.com has released its 2017 List of the Best Public Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania, and 10 schools in Chester County made Greater Philadelphia’s Top 25, according…
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Does Chester County Have an Epidemic of Dogs with Lyme Disease? The Numbers Say So
Chester County has the highest number of dogs in the Greater Philadelphia region that have tested positive for Lyme disease, writes Tom Avril for the…
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Rustin High School Pitcher a Coveted Prospect as Major League Baseball Draft Nears
A school of baseball scouts is swimming after West Chester Rustin High School’s Chris McMahon, and the University of Miami-bound star is also high on…
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WalletHub: Pennsylvania Provides Not-So-Happy Working Mother’s Day
The best gift for Mother’s Day this year might just be to see Pennsylvania roll up its sleeves and do something for working moms, because…
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Campaign to Make Dry Towns Wet Arrives in Chester County
Following the loosening of the liquor laws by the Pennsylvania legislature, efforts to get “dry” towns that prohibit the sale of alcohol “wet” again are…
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Suburban Philly Well Ahead of Curve in Hiring Female Superintendents
More women are finding their way to the head of the class — or rather, the school district. Locally, the rising percentage of female superintendents…
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Airlines Urge Pennsylvania Legislature to Comply with Federal Real ID Law
Eleven airlines have signed a letter urging the Pennsylvania legislature to ensure the state’s compliance with the Department of Homeland Security’s Real ID law, writes…
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Chester County Man Helping Dig Up Coal’s Future
There’s new support for Pennsylvania coal in the White House, and a Chester County resident is helping dig up prospects for coal’s future. Blaschak Coal…
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Chester County Records First Decline in Car Crashes Since 2012
Recently released PennDOT data for 2016 shows that, while the number of car crashes statewide is on the rise again, Chester County has recorded its…
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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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Remembering Oscar Lasko
This week saw the passing of Oscar Lasko, former chairman of home comfort appliance manufacturer and marketer Lasko Products. Mr. Lasko died on April 2…
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Ten Things You May Not Know About Vanguard
The overwhelming majority of Chester Countians fall into one or more of the following three categories: They know someone who works at Malvern’s Vanguard, are…
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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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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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