The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened on Oct. 1, 1940, stretching from Carlisle to Irwin, according to the turnpike's website. Today, "America's first superhighway" turns 81.

Happy birthday to the Keystone State! The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania celebrated Charter Day on Sunday. Founded in 1681, by William Penn, Pennsylvania was one of the original thirteen U.S. colonies.

Edy Myer, a fifth grader at Providence Elementary School, was the winner of a Pennsylvania-themed birthday card contest sponsored by state Rep. Bryan Cutler for schools in the 100th District that ...

When told that today is Kamala Harris’ 60th birthday, Donald Trump went on to wish her a happy birthday and shared that he would maybe get her some flowers.

Nellie Bly, a pioneer of women's rights, champion of the working class, a voice for the institutionalized and a record-setting world traveler, was born May 5, 1864, in western Pennsylvania.