Pennsylvania

Heard in 208 episodes across 77 shows since Mar 2026

Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, with portions also associated with the Appalachian and Great Lakes regions. It borders six U.S. states, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio, and touches Ontario across Lake Erie; its major cities include Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania played a central role in the founding and history of the United States and developed a diverse economy shaped by manufacturing, energy, agriculture, education, health care, and services.