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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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Penguins beat Flyers, 4-2, take 2-0 series lead

May 12, 2008 12:51 am

The Penguins won a tight game over Philadelphia, 4-2, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final tonight at Mellon Arena, giving them a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Pirates-Braves rained out, doubleheader tomorrow

May 11, 2008 6:36 pm

The Pirates' five-game winning streak was placed on hold.

Five Mercer County family members injured when car hits buggy

May 11, 2008 4:36 pm

Five members of a Mercer County Amish family traveling by buggy were injured last night when an out-of-control car smashed into them.

One eastbound lane of Route 30 reopened in Westmoreland Co.

May 11, 2008 4:21 pm

Part of Route 30 reopened this morning following a landslide in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County earlier today.

Lawyer says jet-setter nearing plea in ID case

May 11, 2008 1:06 pm

A former college student accused of stealing people's credit to travel the world with her Ivy League boyfriend is nearing a federal plea deal, her lawyer said.

Hundreds mark passing of police dog

May 10, 2008 9:36 pm

More than 200 people came out to mourn a Pittsburgh police dog killed in a shootout that left the suspect dead.

Hill group approves redevelopment deal

May 10, 2008 7:51 pm

Members of a Hill District coalition today approved a community-benefits agreement that helps to pave the way for construction of a new hockey arena and redevelopment of the current Mellon Arena site.

High court paves way for Philly casino

May 10, 2008 5:36 pm

PHILADELPHIA -- The state Supreme Court has shot down an effort by the Philadelphia City Council to stall construction of a controversial casino.

Penguins' Talbot returns from injury

May 10, 2008 3:51 pm

Center Max Talbot, who missed the Penguins' past three games because of a broken right foot, said he believes he will be ready to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final tomorrow night at Mello...

No one injured in big Zelienople fire

May 10, 2008 2:36 pm

A massive early-morning fire on Main Street in Zelienople gutted two commercial buildings and damaged a nearby law office. No one was hurt in the blaze, according to Zelienople Police Chief Jim Miller...

News for Central Pennsylvania from CentreDaily.com

Felony charges against Nittany Lions dismissed

Dec 5, 2007 9:56 pm

Felony aggravated assault charges against Penn State starting defensive tackle Chris Baker and teammate Navorro Bowman were dismissed in Centre County Court Wednesday, but Centre County Judge Carmine ...

State College cancels Friday classes, activities after threat

Apr 20, 2007 1:45 am

The State College Area School District has canceled classes for Friday after a threatening note was found in the high school North Building, district officials announced Thursday evening. The district...

News for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from Post-Gazette.com

Marathon to resume its run in Pittsburgh next year

May 12, 2008 4:21 am

It's been a long race, getting past financial problems, trying to change corporate disinterest, rejecting dead ends and moving on toward a finish line, but after a five-year absence, the ...

Pickup hits Amish buggy, injuring five family members

May 12, 2008 4:03 am

An Amish man and one of his children remained in critical condition last night after being injured Saturday in Mercer County when a pickup truck careened into their buggy. ...

Slide shuts Route 30

May 12, 2008 4:03 am

The eastbound lanes of Route 30 in Hempfield were closed for several hours yesterday after a landslide near North Greengate Road and Mount Odin Drive. ...

Bishop's prayers answered? Signs point toward more joining priesthood

May 12, 2008 4:02 am

Catholic Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh received an honorary doctorate from St. ...

Foundation grant to help Pitt study cancer-related gene

May 12, 2008 4:02 am

With the backing of a $1 million matching grant from the David S. and Karen A. Shapira Foundation, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute has established the Frieda G. and Saul F. ...

Zelienople loses more than just bricks and mortar in blaze

May 12, 2008 4:02 am

For many, it was the great espresso that lured them to Beecher's Gelato & Gourmet Coffee. For some, it was the smooth gelatos. ...

Kid chess players show off their moves

May 12, 2008 4:01 am

Ben Hinthorne rode the escalator at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center all by himself this weekend, grinning when he spotted his mother on an upper floor. ...

City schools increasingly must teach non-English speakers

May 12, 2008 4:01 am

Karen Mazzotta wasted no time on a recent morning, quizzing a dozen students at Pittsburgh Minadeo PreK-5 in Squirrel Hill about the calendar, the weather and the letter of the day. ...

More than 36,000 people participate in the Race for the Cure

May 12, 2008 4:01 am

After Connie Close and her family crossed the finish line of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure yesterday in Schenley Park, emotions were as pervasive as the color pink. ...

3 a.m. -- the graveyard shift: It's never dull after midnight at Ritter's

May 12, 2008 4:00 am

Like a Saturday night "On Broadway," the lights are bright at Ritter's Diner. There's magic in the air, too, or maybe it's just the smell of bacon. ...

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