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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Down 2.4 Inches of Precipitation, Chester 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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Find Out How Much Your School District Has Grown in Last 25 Years and the Ensuing Negative Effects
School district enrollment levels have dramatically shifted in Pennsylvania over the past 25 years, writes Kevin McCorry in a fascinating report for NewsWorks that reveals…
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Chester County Is Home to the Top-Performing Public School in the State
Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Education released School Performance Profile scores that measure the academic progress of 2,860 public schools across the state, writes…
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Two Chester County School Districts Among Top 25 Highest-Paying in the State
According to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s latest employee payroll report for public school teachers, administrators, and staff, 20 out of the Top…
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New Voter Registrations Flood into Chester County at 11th Hour
Pending voter registrations in Chester County doubled overnight ahead of the last day to sign up in Pennsylvania, a sign of the intensifying political battle…
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Natural Charm, Open Space, Road System Earns Uwchlan, Uwchlan Township Upbeat Philly.com Review
Anyone looking to live in an area that showcases the natural charm and beauty unique to Chester County should look no further than Upper Uwchlan…
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Chester County Volunteers — Youth Mentoring Partnership
The Youth Mentoring Partnership is looking for men and women of all ages to become life-changing mentors for young people in Chester County. YMP works…
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County Schedules Interactive Wolf’s Hollow Planning Session
The Chester County Facilities and Parks Department has scheduled a public meeting for the Wolf’s Hollow County Park Master Plan study on Thursday, September 29,…
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Preservationists Fight to Save Schuylkill Township’s Historic Barn from Demolition
Members of the Schuylkill Historical Commission are fighting to save Schuylkill Township’s Civil War era barn as Phoenixville Area School District seeks approval to tear…
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Chester County Briefly: August 12th
Cherry Blow Dry Bar, where stylists don’t cut or color hair, but ‘wash, dry and style it’ opened its first Pennsylvania franchise in Paoli Shopping…
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Chester County Leadership: Tom Musser, Founder & Chairman of Tri-M Group
Publisher’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile was originally published on April 7th, 2016. When the Chester County Economic Development Council inducts Tom Musser, Founder…
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Inspiring Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Careers
This year the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), through its Industry Partnerships, impacted the careers of 3,648 students. Partnerships involved include: AgConnect, Health Care…
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Chesterbrook, Tredyffrin Township, and Devon Among State’s Top 10 Best Places to Live
Niche, a website that helps people discover the schools and neighborhoods that are right for them, recently released its annual list of the Top 100…
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Chester County Leadership: Senator Andy Dinniman
Editor’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Andy Dinniman was originally published on August 26th, 2015. From the time he was elected a member…
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Gov. Wolf: “Agreement with Airbnb places Pennsylvania at the Forefront”
Visitors to Chester County can crash in somebody’s home instead of a hotel, but they’ll still be paying Pennsylvania’s hotel occupancy tax beginning July 1.…
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Chester County Careers – Downingtown Area School District
The Downingtown Area School District operates ten elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools, while educating approximately 12,000 students. Philadelphia Magazine has named…
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At 38th Place, Pennsylvania Workplaces Have Some Catching Up To Do for Working Moms
Pennsylvania’s high-powered business engine is working more for men than for women, and new WalletHub rankings suggest where the state can get to work to…
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Chester County Leadership: Denise Werkley of Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, P.C.
VISTA Today speaks with Denise Werkley, Shareholder and Partner at West Chester law firm Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, about growing up in Centre County…
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