Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, blends history, innovation, and natural beauty. From Philadelphia’s historic landmarks to Pittsburgh’s steel legacy, its cities embody tradition and progress. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the Pocono Mountains and Amish countryside for adventure and tranquility. Pennsylvania’s diverse economy includes manufacturing, healthcare, and major corporations like Walmart. Renowned universities like the University of Pennsylvania shape its educational landscape. Culturally, it’s a melting pot, celebrated through festivals and communities. Politically, Pennsylvania’s diversity reflects its status as a battleground state. In essence, Pennsylvania offers a rich tapestry of experiences, making it a captivating destination for visitors and a vibrant home for residents.

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Federal Government President: George Washington (no political party-Virginia) Vice President: John Adams (F-Massachusetts) Chief Justice: John Jay (New York) Speaker of the House of Representatives: Frederick Muhlenberg (Anti-Admin.-Pennsylvania) Congress: 3rd Events January 13 – The U.S. Congress enacts a law providing for, effective May 1, 1795, a United States flag of 15 stars and 15 stripes, in recognition of the recent admission of Vermont and Kentucky as the […]

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Alcoa Corporation (Aluminum Company of America) is an American industrial corporation. It is the world’s eighth largest producer of aluminum, with corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Alcoa conducts operations in 10 countries. Alcoa is a major producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina combined, through its active and growing participation in all major aspects of the industry: technology, mining, refining, smelting,

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Fallingwater is a house designed by the architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1939 in the Laurel Highlands of southwest Pennsylvania, about 70 miles (110 km) southeast of Pittsburgh. The house was built partly over a waterfall on Bear Run in the Mill Run section of Stewart Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, located in the Laurel Highlands of the Allegheny Mountains. The house was designed as a weekend home for Liliane

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Erie, Pennsylvania 4.8 (46)

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Erie is a city in northwestern Pennsylvania, located on the southern shore of Lake Erie. It is the county seat of Erie County and the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Known as the “Flagship City” for its maritime heritage, Erie serves as a regional hub for industry, tourism, education, and healthcare. Geography and Location đŸ—ș History

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Cranberry Township 5 (18)

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Cranberry Township is a home rule municipality in Butler County, located in western Pennsylvania approximately 20 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh. Originally established in 1804 and incorporated as a township in 1806, Cranberry has evolved from a rural agricultural community into one of the fastest-growing suburban municipalities in the Pittsburgh metropolitan region. The township is

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West View Water Authority 5 (38)

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The West View Water Authority (WVWA) is a public water utility headquartered in West View, Pennsylvania, just north of Pittsburgh. It is one of the largest water suppliers in western Pennsylvania, serving more than 200,000 customers across 32 municipalities in Allegheny County and portions of Beaver, Butler, and Washington counties. The authority provides safe, treated

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Carnegie Mellon University 5 (328)

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Overview Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Established in 1900 by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie as the Carnegie Technical Schools, the institution became the Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1912. In 1967, it merged with the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, forming what is now Carnegie Mellon University.

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Whiskey Rebellion 5 (89)

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Overview The Whiskey Rebellion (1791–1794) was a domestic uprising in the early United States in response to a federal excise tax on distilled spirits. Centered in western Pennsylvania, the rebellion tested the authority of the newly formed federal government under President George Washington and marked one of the first major challenges to constitutional governance under

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Allegheny Mountains 5 (72)

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The Allegheny Mountains are a major subrange of the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States. They stretch approximately 500 miles from north-central Pennsylvania, through western Maryland and eastern West Virginia, down into southwestern Virginia. đŸŒČđŸ—ș Historically regarded as a formidable “wilderness barrier,” the Alleghenies played a critical role in the development of the United

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Western Pennsylvania 5 (83)

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Western Pennsylvania is a distinct geographic and cultural region comprising the 23 to 33 counties (depending on the definition) located west of the Appalachian Divide. Historically the industrial heart of the United States, the region is characterized by its rugged plateau topography, three major river systems, and a complex transition from a “Steel City” legacy

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