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Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s forgotten baseball stars helped make America’s pastime an international game
The Philadelphia Royal Giants barnstorming team were the first all-Black team to play in Japan
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LeBus James? LeBron Trains?: Other options for LeBron James to go from New York City to Philadelphia
He could relive his time on the banana boat or battle minivans on I-95.
Commonwealth
We’re No. 1: Celebrating 250 years of Pennsylvania firsts in politics, pianos and pints
The commonwealth has had more than its fair share of premiere moments since the nation’s founding
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Where to find chip thrills in Pennsylvania
A bite-sized look at the state's rich history in the snack space
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Groundhog’s Day divination
City & State takes a swing at what Punxsutawney Phil could have foreseen for 2026
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Pennsylvania pronunciation practice
A primer on how to say the most PA places in the most regional ways possible
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How to have a very Pennsylvania Halloween – costume edition
The keystones to a kooky or crazy costume
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WNBA Poll Results: Let the Freedom ring
Readers say Philadelphia Freedom is their favorite team name
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Reader’s poll: Philadelphia’s WNBA team name
Which team name do you think is the best option for the city’s 2030 team?
Personality
Meet the Pennsylvania timber mills behind Louisville Slugger
Lumber mills in Galeton and Akeley fuel the iconic baseball brand.
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So fresh and so clean
To have a politically influential spring cleaning, try using our new line of product offerings.
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Pennsylvania politics last-minute gift guide
Perfect presents for the politicos in your life
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2024 Spotify Wrapped: The PA Politics Edition
We imagined what artists and hit songs would have topped the charts in 2024
Personality
Mascot Manor: Meet the state’s most unusual sidekicks
The commonwealth is home to a multitude of madcap mascots
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Shapiro’s snub adds to the commonwealth’s constellation of consolation prizes
The Keystone State has its fair share of second-place finishes
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An escalating situation: The City & State guide to reaching the next level of budget negotiations
Some possible (though improbable) roadblocks to the already-late state budget
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City & State’s Great Debate Watch/Don’t Watch Guide
How to watch – or not watch – Thursday’s presidential debate
Personality
Counting the counties with more animals than people
Several commonwealth counties boast more livestock than residents
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Butter late than never
Ranking Farm Show sculptures over the years
Philadelphia
Boom or bust - Our picks to replace Philly’s controversial public carvings
Famous Philadelphians who might be deserving of a city sculpture
