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- 5 killed in Pennsylvania house explosion
Officials in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, are investigating the cause of an explosion that killed at least five people and injured two others. Several homes were damaged or completely destroyed.
CBS News. Fri, 27 May 2022 23:05:11 -0400. - WATCH: Video shows aftermath of Pennsylvania house explosions
Drone footage shows the aftermath of a house explosion in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, which killed five people and injured two others.
ABC News. Fri, 27 May 2022 22:04:11 -0400. - At least 5 people, including 4 children, killed in Pennsylvania house explosion
Everyone who was in the home has been accounted for, police said Friday afternoon.
CBS News. Fri, 27 May 2022 19:14:00 -0400. - Obama congratulates boy who touched his hair in iconic photo on graduating high school
Former President Barack Obama reconnected with Jacob Philadelphia on Zoom before the now teen's graduation. He was 5 years old when the iconic photo was taken.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Fri, 27 May 2022 21:53:00 GMT. - 5 dead, 2 hurt in Pennsylvania house explosion: Officials
Five people were killed and two others were hurt in a house explosion in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
ABC News. Fri, 27 May 2022 17:30:52 -0400. - Five Killed as House Explodes in Pennsylvania
Two others were hospitalized in Pottstown on Friday, officials said. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known.
Mike Ives and Johnny Diaz. New York Times. Fri, 27 May 2022 21:02:24 +0000. - Viewpoint: Tax reform to create jobs, boost communities
How can Pennsylvania compete effectively for jobs and a stronger economy with a business tax rate that is almost double the national average?
American City Business Journals. Fri, 27 May 2022 20:47:39 +0000. - This Cyberschool Has Collected Millions Of Tax Dollars. How Are They Spreading Them Around?
Pennsylvania tax dollars may be sending families to Disney.
By Peter Greene, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 27 May 2022 14:50:49 -0400. - Pittsburgh Bureau of Police chief announces retirement
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Chief Scott Schubert will be retiring from the force this summer.
Jordyn Hronec. American City Business Journals. Fri, 27 May 2022 17:58:57 +0000. - Four Dead, Two Injured In House Explosion Outside Of Philadelphia
Schools are closed in the area
Kay Smythe. Daily Caller. Fri, 27 May 2022 13:47:35 +0000. - American Water's (AWK) Pennsylvania Arm Invests in Sewer Mains
American Water Works' (AWK) unit Pennsylvania American Water to invest $6.7 million to replace more than 4,000 feet of sewer main in its service territories and ensure quality services for clients.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Fri, 27 May 2022 13:27:00 GMT. - Four Killed as House Explodes in Pennsylvania
Two others were hospitalized in Pottstown on Thursday night, officials said. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known.
Mike Ives. New York Times. Fri, 27 May 2022 11:09:21 +0000. - New radioactive injection treats this common disease in dogs
A Pennsylvania veterinarian is having success using a new radioactive injection to treat dogs with this common disease.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Fri, 27 May 2022 10:30:00 GMT. - Four people are dead and two are missing after house exploded in suburban Pennsylvania
Pottstown Borough Manager Justin Keller confirmed in a press conference that the explosion occurred just after 8 p.m. in Pottstown, about 40 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
Daily Mail. Fri, 27 May 2022 07:11:19 GMT. - Pennsylvania announces recount of Senate GOP primary race between Dr. Oz, Dave McCormick
Oz, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, led former hedge funder McCormick in the final tally by less than half a percentage point.
CNBC. Wed, 25 May 2022 19:39:35 GMT.
Pennsylvania Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Pennsylvania as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 12,784,227 | -0.06 |
| July 1, 2015 | 12,791,904 | 0.01 |
| July 1, 2014 | 12,790,565 | 0.07 |
| July 1, 2013 | 12,781,338 | 0.07 |
| July 1, 2012 | 12,771,854 | 0.22 |
| July 1, 2011 | 12,744,293 | 0.25 |
| July 1, 2010 | 12,712,343 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Pennsylvania was 12,702,379.
In 2008, the estimated population of Pennsylvania was 12,448,279, whereas
in 2006, the population of Pennsylvania was about 12,388,055.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Pennsylvania's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
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