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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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Herrera shelled in Pirates' 7-1 loss to Rockies

Jul 20, 2008 3:02 am

The Pirates' Yoslan Herrera lasted only 1 2/3 innings and was crushed for seven runs and eight hits in what wound up a 7-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies tonight at PNC Park. ...

Vintage Grand Prix spins around Schenley Park

Jul 19, 2008 6:32 pm

With the roar of engines, the smell of funnel cakes and the irony of having the Crown Royal sponsor booth within staggering distance of the DUI awareness display, Pittsburgh's 26th Vintage Grand Prix ...

Tentative accord reached between USW and Calgon

Jul 19, 2008 6:17 pm

A tentatative agreement has been reached between Calgon Carbon Corp. and the United Steelworkers union. The accord with USW Local 5032 was reached yesterday; the union will vote on it at 7 p.m. Monday...

Two shot in North Braddock

Jul 19, 2008 1:17 pm

Police are investigating a double shooting in North Braddock. The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the 800 block of Kirkpatrick Avenue, according to KDKA-TV.

Bologna returns to WPXI

Jul 18, 2008 9:02 pm

Former WPXI meteorologist Julie Bologna is about to become a current WPXI meteorologist.

Money flowing again at Downtown Hilton

Jul 18, 2008 8:47 pm

Everyone got paid on payday today at the Pittsburgh Downtown Hilton. Tim Zugger, the general manager of the hotel, said the hotel has had a couple of financial issues at once.

Abati out, Bowman in on KDKA-TV weather staff

Jul 18, 2008 7:32 pm

KDKA-TV dropped morning and noon meteorologist Valerie Abati from its staff today, less than a year after she began at the station.

City to move police station from S. Side to Allentown

Jul 18, 2008 7:32 pm

When news of another St. Clair Village shooting reached Mayor Luke Ravenstahl yesterday, he was in a meeting about moving the South Side police station up to the Hilltop and decided, then and there, t...

Penguins, Therrien agree to three-year deal

Jul 18, 2008 7:17 pm

The Penguins and coach Michel Therrien have agreed on a three-year contract that would keep him with the team through the 2010-11 season.

Air quality alerts issued for weekend

Jul 18, 2008 7:17 pm

Environmental officials have issued air quality alerts for tomorrow and Sunday and hot and hazy conditions are expected in the region

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

Hold the fries, all we need is the oil

Jul 20, 2008 6:01 am

When Larry Casella, his son and a friend drove to Bozeman, Mont., on a recent fishing trip, they were traveling on a wing and a prayer and a good bit more: gallons of used vegetable grease. ...

Democrats used state funds to research foes

Jul 20, 2008 6:00 am

As the pivotal 2006 legislative election season began, top Democratic House aides, using state resources, undertook a wide-ranging opposition research campaign into both Democratic and Republican offi...

Hoping to tap a gas bonanza

Jul 20, 2008 5:59 am

On the outskirts of Kittanning along the Allegheny River, well drillers mixed a million gallons of water and 800,000 pounds of sand and pumped it at high pressure more than a mile underground. ...

Debate over bottled water hasn't swamped Aqua Filter Fresh plant

Jul 20, 2008 4:54 am

Bottled water got a vote of no confidence last month, when a gathering of U.S. mayors passed a resolution encouraging cities to phase out government use of bottled water and to promote municipal water...

Former coal patch awaits the developers

Jul 20, 2008 4:00 am

The listings at Guida Real Estate on Sunset Boulevard include lots of rough-cut gems. Take a three-bedroom ranch on Fernwood Road for $109,000, which Anthony Guida would be happy to show all comers. ....

Sprouts in the garden

Jul 20, 2008 4:00 am

The young gardeners who plant and tend the Washington County Children's Garden welcome some kinds of insects, and even go out of their way to attract them. ...

North Student News

Jul 20, 2008 4:00 am

Jonathan Grygiel, 11, a seventh-grader at Ingomar Middle School at the time, placed second overall in the sixth grade Physical Science Division at the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair ...

They love horses, don't they?

Jul 20, 2008 4:00 am

"You haven't lived until you kissed a horse on the lips," said 53-year-old Diane M. Zippi with a smile. She's been in love with horses since she first rode a pony at Kennywood as a child. .....

Sunday North Bulletin Board

Jul 20, 2008 4:00 am

Butler -- Outta the Blue, a group that plays oldies, rock and more, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Carousel Shelter in Alameda Park. Free. ...

North Strabane resident asks permission to erect wind turbine in yard

Jul 20, 2008 4:00 am

North Strabane supervisors are facing a request from a resident that no one anticipated. And while it may be the first request of its kind, it's not likely to be the last. ...

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