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Pennsylvania is a state located in the Middle Atlantic region of the United States of America.
One of Pennsylvania's nicknames is the Quaker State; in colonial times, it was known officially as the Quaker Province, in recognition of Quaker William Penn's First Frame of Government constitution for Pennsylvania that guaranteed liberty of conscience. Penn knew of the hostility Quakers faced when they opposed rituals, oaths, violence, and ostentatious frippery.
Pennsylvania has also been known as the Keystone State since 1802, based in part upon its central location among the original Thirteen Colonies forming the United States. It was also a keystone state economically, having both the industry common to the North, making such wares as Conestoga wagons and rifles, and the agriculture common to the South, producing feed, fiber, food, and tobacco.
Pennsylvania has 51 miles (82 km) of coastline along Lake Erie and 57 miles (92 km) of shoreline along the Delaware Estuary. Philadelphia is Pennsylvania's largest city and is home to a major seaport and shipyards on the Delaware River.
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Top Local News for Eastern Pennsylvania from TheMorningCall.com
Tyler Grady and band to perform at Mayfair
Mar 19, 2010 4:00 am
'American Idol' finalist from Nazareth will also sing National Anthem at IronPigs opener Nazareth's ''America...
Mar 19, 2010 4:00 am
Mayor also says layoffs are possible as he seeks ways to offset the city's pension costs Allentown Mayor Ed P...
Fry's Run Park to close for bridge work
Mar 19, 2010 4:00 am
A span over Route 611 to be replaced. Park will be used as a temporary detour A Northampton County park along...
Mar 19, 2010 4:00 am
cuts tax hike Directors drop increase to 3.6 percent or less. Panel outlines cost-cutting proposals. The East...
Paul Carpenter -- Census form neglects tree count
Mar 19, 2010 4:00 am
Paul Carpenter
Community News for Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania from TheMorningCall.com
Mar 19, 2010 5:00 am
CHECK YOUR HEALTH
Mar 19, 2010 5:00 am
AND SALE
Mar 19, 2010 5:00 am
Pysanky artist explores her heritage through eggs and art PHOTO GALLERY More pictures of pysanky artistry
Mar 19, 2010 5:00 am
Start seeds for: Dahlia, larkspur and portulaca. Continue planting seeds for transplanting: dianthus. Next week start: Leaf lettuce, peppers, and tomatoes.
Mar 19, 2010 5:00 am
radiation in September, and I am now a true breast cancer survivor! To salute the cause and to celebrate my courage, my husband said he'd build a raised garden for me, edged in flat rocks. This garden...
John and Christen Borso of Bethlehem and their cocker spaniels Cocoa and Pippin
Mar 19, 2010 5:00 am
Tell us about your pet
Mar 19, 2010 5:00 am
Book Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Penn State Lehigh Valley, Room, 113, 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley. Proceeds benefit the Women's Commission Adult Learner Scholarship and the Alumni Society Campus ...
Mar 19, 2010 1:51 am
The concert by the Bach Choir scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem has been postponed.
LV MUSIC: Jewish reggae-rapper appears set for Mayfair show
Mar 18, 2010 7:52 pm
It appears Hasidic Jewish reggae rapper Matisyahu, whose song "One Day" was an anthem for NBC-TV's broadcast of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, will be the headliner for a night of th...
Curious George swings into Stabler
Mar 18, 2010 5:00 am
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Latest news for Philadelphia Pennsylvania from Philadelphia Business Journal
Roma Financial to buy Sterling Banks in $15M deal
Mar 18, 2010 9:24 pm
Sterling Banks Inc. said Thursday it has agreed to be acquired by Roma Financial Corp. for $14.7 million in cash, or $2.52 per share. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter. (STBK) (ROMA) ...
Workers threatening strike at Temple University Hospital
Mar 18, 2010 9:20 pm
The Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP) said Thursday they will deliver a strike notice to Temple University Hospital on Friday.
Phila. Federal Reserve survey shows more positive signs
Mar 18, 2010 6:47 pm
The region's manufacturing sector is showing continued signs of expansion and optimism for the future, according to firms polled for the Philadelphia Federal Reserves monthly Business Outlook Survey. ...
Hankowsky of Liberty Property named next chair of Greater Philadelphia Chamber
Mar 18, 2010 6:35 pm
The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce said Thursday that Bill Hankowsky will be its next chairman. (LRY)
Virtua joins Bravo Healths Medicare Advantage provider list
Mar 18, 2010 6:16 pm
Bravo Health, a provider of Medicare Advantage managed-care plans, said Thursday it has bolstered its South Jersey presence by adding Virtua to its provider network.
Royal Bancshares of Pa. announces enforcement agreement, 4Q loss
Mar 18, 2010 6:10 pm
Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania said Thursday it has entered into its second enforcement agreement with regulators, and reported losing $10 million in the fourth quarter because of ongoing loan stres...
QVC prices $1B in senior notes
Mar 18, 2010 2:12 pm
QVC Inc. said Wednesday it has priced $1 billion of new senior secured notes at par in an offering it expects will close on or about next Tuesday. (LINTA)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine dean Rubenstein leaving next year
Mar 18, 2010 2:10 pm
Dr. Arthur Rubenstein is stepping down as dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and executive vice president of the University of Pennsylvania Health System after he completes his ...
Phillies to cap season ticket sales
Mar 17, 2010 8:42 pm
The Philadelphia Phillies said Wednesday they are capping season ticket sales at 28,750.
News for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from Post-Gazette.com
Penguins beat Bruins, 3-0; Fleury finally gets shutout
Mar 19, 2010 7:36 am
BOSTON -- Matt Cooke survived his evening at the TD Garden. Marc-Andre Fleury's streak of non-shutouts did not.
Obituary: Kenneth Dover / Outspoken scholar of Greek life, literature
Mar 19, 2010 7:21 am
Sir Kenneth Dover, an eminent scholar of ancient Greek life, language and literature who became known for his willingness to break longstanding taboos in print, from his frank descriptions of sexual b...
Mar 19, 2010 6:00 am
To impress connoisseurs, it is not enough for a mechanical watch to keep time. It needs to have features that go far beyond that: Can it indicate the date? Display a second time zone? Account for leap...
High-End Watches as an Investment Strategy
Mar 19, 2010 6:00 am
PARIS -- In 2009, as global markets grappled with the economic downturn, watch auctions had a surprisingly strong year.
Annotate and Share Notes Using an E-Book Reader
Mar 19, 2010 6:00 am
Samsung recently introduced its long-awaited e-book reader for the American market, and while it has useful features, a big one is missing.
What to Do When Gmail Overflows
Mar 19, 2010 6:00 am
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Viacom Says YouTube Ignored Copyrights
Mar 19, 2010 6:00 am
SAN FRANCISCO -- Pointing to internal YouTube e-mail messages, Viacom said in a court filing that the video site's founders turned a blind eye when users uploaded copyrighted clips so they could amass...
Where Kipling Reared Mowgli (in Vermont)
Mar 19, 2010 6:00 am
Dummerston, Vt.
Headfirst Down the Slopes, on an Airboard
Mar 19, 2010 6:00 am
Jeffersonville, Vt.
F.B.I. Faces New Setback in Computer Overhaul
Mar 19, 2010 6:00 am
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation has suspended work on parts of its huge computer overhaul, dealing the agency the latest costly setback in a decade-long effort to develop a modernize...
Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News
Robert Morris falls to St. Bonaventure in WNIT
Mar 19, 2010 3:04 am
Robert Morris' season came to anend with a 76-50 road loss to St. Bonaventure in the opening round of the WNIT, Thursday.
Fleury gets shutout as Penguins beat Bruins, 3-0
Mar 19, 2010 1:49 am
BOSTON -- The Penguins defeated Boston, 3-0, at the TD Garden tonight.
Bonusgate jury ends 5th day of deliberation with no verdict
Mar 18, 2010 9:19 pm
Jurors ended a fifth day of deliberation this afternoon without reaching a verdict in the government corruption trial of former state Rep. Mike Veon and three associates.
Man wanted in fake kidnapping surrenders
Mar 18, 2010 8:34 pm
A man wanted in a fake kidnapping surrendered to Pittsburgh police today
Robert Morris takes Villanova to brink, falls in overtime
Mar 18, 2010 8:04 pm
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Mezie Nwigwe's last-second 3-point attempt missed wide left and No. 15 seed Robert Morris' chances at the biggest win in program history went with it.
Young homers again in Pirates' 5-4 loss to Twins
Mar 18, 2010 8:04 pm
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Delwyn Young homered for the fourth time in five games in the Pirates' 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins this afternoon at Hammond Stadium.
Pittsburgh officials bicker over parking garage lease
Mar 18, 2010 7:49 pm
Pittsburgh City Councilman Patrick Dowd and City finance Director Scott Kunka exchanged sharp remarks this afternoon at a meeting on the city's pension crisis.
Malkin out tonight against Boston
Mar 18, 2010 4:49 pm
BOSTON -- Center Evgeni Malkin, who has a bruised right foot, will not play in the Penguins' game against Boston tonight at the TD Garden.
February snow cost Pittsburgh Parking Authority $424,000
Mar 18, 2010 4:04 pm
The Pittsburgh Parking Authority is looking for ways to make up for a virtual revenue white-out that lasted for half of February, when snow forced it to suspend street meter collections and ticketing ...
Contract extension approved for Murrysville police
Mar 18, 2010 3:49 pm
Thanks to early negotiations between the police department and municipality, Murrysville's police officers have a three-year extension of their contract
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