Wikipedia:WikiProject Pennsylvania

WikiProject Pennsylvania

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Goals

1. Improve Pennsylvania articles to featured status.
2. Standardization - Wikipedia:WikiProject Pennsylvania/Rules and Standards
3. Building and consensus nomenclature for neighborhood articles, including elimination of all red links.

Announcements

As of Sept 8 2021, all articles have now been assessed. Please see "To Do" section for more areas requiring attention. Thanks! Penndyl (talk) 13:25, 8 September 2021 (UTC) https://wiki.riteme.site/wiki/Wikipedia:Username_policy

Members

Active members

To join WikiProject Pennsylvania, edit this section and add your name in alphabetical order with any specific interests. Members should also place member identification on their user page.

1. 47thPennVols (talk · contribs) - Pennsylvania Civil War and individual regiment histories and updates, history updates for various cities and counties, bios of notable Pennsylvanians, general edits as needed
2. 49ersfanforlife (talk · contribs) - East Stroudsburg, PA Science O, Schools in East Stroudsburg
3. AAARanger5 (talk · contribs)
4. Abtmcm (talk · contribs)
5. Acronach (talk · contribs) History
6. AdmiralKolchak (talk · contribs)
7. Aearthrise (talk · contribs) has Dutch heritage, and speaks the Pennsylvania Dutch language.
8. All Is One (talk · contribs)
9. Allreet (talk · contribs) - Lehigh Valley
10. Alpacaaviator (talk · contribs) 15:15:31, 13 January 2021 (UTC) 
11. Alphageekpa (talk · contribs)
12. AltioraPeto (talk · contribs)
13. Arverniking (talk · contribs)
14. Auntieruth55 (talk · contribs) western pa, history stuff, photographs of southwestern PA
15. AWESOMEDUDE0614 (talk · contribs) - South-East PA, Small town enjoyer, politics and gov buff
16. Bbabybear02 (talk · contribs) - Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, Media,Radio, and TV articles
17. Bhockey10 (talk · contribs)-Sports, Central and Eastern PA, etc..
18. Blargh29 (talk · contribs)
19. bldfire (talk · contribs) - Philadelphia Music
20. Bluestrike12 (talk · contribs)-Central PA
21. BML0309 (talk · contribs) - Any articles on education (school districts, high schools, templates, etc.)
22. Born of Iron (talk · contribs) Pennsylvania Capitol
23. Bowie60 (talk · contribs)
24. BSA Archery (talk · contribs)
25. CaptainScratch (talk · contribs) 03:03:47, 14 November 2020 (UTC)  - Mainly only politics and elections, though I might occasionally dabble into pages in connection to government and history every now and again.
26. ChrisGriswold (talk · contribs)
27. Chsdrummajor07 (talk · contribs) 06:35:01, 25 January 2021 (UTC)  - Chester County. elections, & politics coverage.
28. ClairSamoht (talk · contribs)
29. Cleveland Todd (talk · contribs) Former Philadelphian 12th and Spruce. Eagles' fan. Politics and government.
30. Cmacauley (talk · contribs), interested in Pennsylvania during the French and Indian War, Pennsylvania fur trade, Pennsylvania Native Americans
31. Coemgenus (talk · contribs)
32. CrazedEwok (talk · contribs)
33. Crazypaco (talk · contribs)
34. Dddstone (talk · contribs)
35. DENAMAX (talk · contribs) Maxim Stoyalov
36. dhaluza (talk · contribs)
37. Dionysius Miller (talk · contribs) Pittsburgh, CFB, history, & culture
38. Doomsdayer520 (talk · contribs) 14:53:47, 31 October 2019 (UTC)  - Native and (almost) lifelong resident, can help with state highway system, state parks, state forests, recreation. Especially northwestern and north-central.
39. Dough4872 (talk · contribs)
40. DrStrangelove64 (talk · contribs) - Altoona and State College, Music
41. Dthomsen8 (talk · contribs) - Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, Pittsburgh, PA history and politics
42. Dudtz (talk · contribs)
43. EATC (talk · contribs) - Politics, Government, Sports
44. ELM485 (talk · contribs) - SW PA specific Greene & Fayette- coal towns and immigrant history
45. Enigmaticjew (talk · contribs)
46. Esw01407 (talk · contribs)
47. Fachwerkhaus54 (talk · contribs) 19:23:33, 25 February 2020 (UTC) 
48. Focus (talk · contribs) - Central PA esp.
49. Goldenfiremech (talk · contribs) - Anything that needs adding
50. Goonsnick (talk · contribs)
51. Grsz11 (talk · contribs) - sports
52. Hunter Kahn (talk · contribs) - Will help out where I can. Will probably be best with northeastern PA (Pike, Monroe, Northampton counties...)
53. HistorianAJG (talk · contribs) - politicians
54. Idonthaveagoodfeelingaboutthis (talk · contribs) - energy efficiency
55. iloveheadbangingmusic (talk · contribs) - new articles for unincorporated communities in Berks County
56. Instaurare (talk · contribs) 09:35:47, 19 December 2019 (UTC) 
57. Internazionale (talk · contribs)
58. Itsasoa (talk · contribs) - Mainly Erie and Franklin Counties
59. ItsDaBunnyYT (talk · contribs) 06:14:25, 20 May 2020 (UTC)  - Resident of Llanerch, Pennsylvania with interests in Delaware County
60. James_xeno (talk · contribs)
61. Jasontromm (talk · contribs)
62. Jazatz2 (talk · contribs) - Lancaster, Central PA, Politics, History, Parks/Landmarks
63. Jbs1985 (talk · contribs)
64. Jln Dlphk (talk · contribs) - Northeastern PA, especially Wayne County
65. jls211 (talk · contribs) - Central PA
66. Jmpenzone (talk · contribs)
67. Joefromrandb (talk · contribs)
68. JohnnyAlbert10 (talk · contribs)
69. jstuby (talk · contribs) - Bedford County and surrounding counties, geology statewide
70. KatieBU (talk · contribs) - Anything, anywhere KatieBU (talk) 23:34, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
71. Keystone18 (talk · contribs) - Cities, towns, and things related to Pennsylvania
72. landryoliver (talk · contribs)
73. Leepaxton (talk · contribs) - Pittsburgh metropolitan area, Western Pennsylvania, and Allegheny County articles and photographs.
74. Lemcke (talk · contribs) - Altoona and State College Pennsylvania.
75. Lilipo25 (talk · contribs) - Union and Clinton Counties, colonial history
76. Mareino (talk · contribs)
77. Marksdaly (talk · contribs)
78. Marphilly (talk · contribs)
79. MED usgswrd (talk · contribs) -(MEDegnan) Geology & Hydrology in PA, & environmental concerns
80. Michael pirrello (talk · contribs) - Montgomery/Bucks, watersheds, native plants, entomology, STCs/EACs
81. MidAtlanticBaby (talk · contribs) - Long Island, New York/New Jersey-based, but spends a lot of time in PA.
82. Mjf3719 (talk · contribs) - Leesport and Greater Berks County
83. Mr. Spencer Kinkelaar (talk) 01:08, 22 January 2014 (UTC) --South-East Area, Philly, some of the whole state.
84. Neagley (talk · contribs)
85. Netmouse (talk · contribs) - Underground Railroad and Abolitionists, Biography, York County
86. Newyorkadam (talk · contribs)
87. Notyourbroom (talk · contribs)—Primarily things related to Western Pennsylvania. I'm active in contributing photographs to Commons.
88. PAWiki (talk · contribs) - Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia areas.
89. Peetlesnumber1 (talk · contribs) - Geography and Sports in Southeastern, PA.
90. Penndyl (talk · contribs) - Central PA, history, state government, geography, Philly
91. Pennsylvania Penguin (talk · contribs)
92. Pier Snake (talk · contribs)
93. Plm209 (talk · contribs)
94. PonileExpress (talk · contribs)
95. Public_Thing (talk · contribs)
96. Ranger Ian (talk · contribs) - PA state parks, river awareness, SE PA, EACs, Environmental Issues
97. RedShiftPA (talk · contribs)
98. Red0ctober22 (talk · contribs) - Primarily Delaware Valley
99. Ruhrfisch (talk · contribs)
100. Runningmaster28 (talk · contribs)
101. Rypcord (talk · contribs) - Hummelstown
102. SageTDS (talk · contribs) - York County, politics at all levels
103. Scott Mingus (talk · contribs), Pennsylvania Civil War articles
104. ScouterSites (talk · contribs) - The Poconos
105. Scu ba (talk · contribs) - Eastern PA, Lehigh Valley, Politics federal and statewide
106. Sir_Joseph (talk · contribs)
107. Skabat169 (talk · contribs)
108. Slon02 (talk · contribs) - Politics and government
109. snowman304 (talk · contribs) - Northwestern Pennsylvania
110. Squamate (talk · contribs)
111. Superken (talk · contribs) - Revolutionary History
112. SusquehannaMan (talk · contribs) - Villages in south-central PA, rural bridges and mills.
113. Technologysam (talk · contribs) - Pittsburgh area.
114. TartarTorte (talk · contribs)
115. Thebirdlover (talk · contribs) - Pennsylvania Politics.
116. TheTaraStark (talk · contribs) - South-Central PA, Harrisburg, State Politics, Flags
117. Thisisbossi (talk · contribs) - Small fixes, assessments, and larger mods to LanCo/Berks area.
118. ThunderRoad14 (talk · contribs) - Pennsylvania history, museums, and parks
119. TidalTreka (talk · contribs) - Weather of Pennsylvania
120. TJungli (talk · contribs) - Politics, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, general state articles
121. Topshelver (talk · contribs) - History, politics, Chester County area
122. Trey (talk · contribs) - Erie related pages
123. Veg Mapper (talk · contribs) - Rivers, streams, natural heritage, botany, and population statistics
124. UnkleFester (talk · contribs) - Pittsburgh, Architecture
125. User1728 (talk · contribs)
126. VerruckteDan (talk · contribs)
127. Vishwin60 (talk · contribs)
128. Vmanjr (talk · contribs) - Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, history, general state articles
129. WeirdWikiGuy (talk · contribs) 19:34:57, 15 January 2021 (UTC)  - Clinton & Lycoming Counties
130. wikipeep 494 (talk · contribs)
131. Wrightchr (talk · contribs) - Harrisburg area
132. Writerchic99 (talk · contribs)
133. WTGDMan1986 (talk · contribs)
134. Buzzweiser196 (talk · contribs) - western PA history and industry
135. TwerkingLlama (talk · contribs) - Pittsburgh, History
136. Z. Patterson (talk · contribs)

Former members

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1. Identity0x4d4444 (talk · contribs)- PA state, county, and city Demographics, Politics, and Economy statistics

WikiProject Philadelphia volunteers available to help

1. PYLrulz (talk · contribs)
2. CanonLawJunkie (talk · contribs) - SouthEastern PA, Philly area, ect.
3. GPL93 (talk 06:28, 15 June 2018 (UTC)
4. Nnev66 (talk) 23:03, 21 May 2024 (UTC)

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Articles

Did You Know?

• ... that even though Lower Merion Library System accounts for only 7% of the county's population, it accounts for over 20% of its circulation?
• ... that Wendall Woodbury was the first television anchor in the United States to report on the unfolding Three Mile Island accident in 1979?
• ... that Early Archaic peoples used the Houserville Site in Pennsylvania ten millennia ago?
• ... that John Pittenger, former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education and dean of Rutgers School of Law–Camden, was the first legislator to utilize high school legislative pages in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives?
• ... that in its heyday, the historic Mountain Springs Hotel in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, hosted U.S. Presidents Lincoln, Grant, and Buchanan?
• ... that the Ghost Town Trail in Western Pennsylvania utilizes 36 miles (58 km) of donated and abandoned railroad and features many abandoned mining ghost towns?
• ... that Teedyuscung, known as the King of the Delawares, lost much of his territory to colonial Pennsylvania in the Walking Purchase and later sought retribution for the massive land loss?
• ... that the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, stands on the site of a 1777 Second Continental Congress meeting?
• ... that the Pennsylvania Mutiny of 1783 was a primary reason for the creation of a separate federal district to serve as the capital of the United States?
• ... that when the Lackawanna Steel Co. moved from Scranton, Pennsylvania, to New York in 1902, its relocation led to the founding of Lackawanna, New York?

• ... that the Photuris pennsylvanica (pictured), a species of lightning bug, is Pennsylvania's state insect?
• ... that in 2006 the Philadelphia City Council proclaimed "Edie Huggins Day" in honor of her 40th anniversary as a reporter and journalist for WCAU-TV?
• ... that the smallest Natural Area in Pennsylvania protects a stand of box huckleberry, but another stand nearby is the oldest plant in the United States?
• ... that the Pine Creek Path, a Native American trail along Pine Creek in Pennsylvania, was later used by lumbermen, then its course was followed by a railroad, and today it is a rail trail (pictured)?
• ... that Congregation Beth Israel, a Conservative synagogue in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was designed by Percival Goodman to mirror the barns of nearby Pennsylvania Dutch farmers?
• ... that the Erie Gauge War in 1853 was nicknamed the "Peanut War" because its outcome affected the street vendors who sold peanuts to travelers in Erie, Pennsylvania the most?
• ... that American Revolutionary war officer Anthony Wayne's bones are buried at St. David's Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania, while the rest of him is buried hundreds of miles away in Erie, Pennsylvania?
• ... that the metal finishing on more than 10,000 Olympic torches used in the torch relay for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia was done by the Erie Plating Company?
• ... that Frank W. Preston invented the furnace which made Corelle glassware possible and worked to establish Moraine State Park in Pennsylvania?
• ... that the Millersburg Ferry (pictured) in Pennsylvania is the last ferry on the Susquehanna River and the last authentic wooden double stern-wheeled paddle boat operating in the United States?
• ... that of the 30 covered bridges that once stood in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, only Forksville, Hillsgrove, and Sonestown remain, all of which were built in 1850?
• ... that the Franklin County Courthouse incorporates the walls and columns left after Confederate forces burned the previous courthouse during the American Civil War?
• ... that the meandering Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad line took 77.2 miles (124 km) to connect Baltimore, Maryland and York, Pennsylvania although the two cities are only 45 miles (72 km) apart in a straight line?
• ... that despite being the first hot blast iron furnace in Centre County, Pennsylvania, Bellefonte Furnace was idle for more than six of its first ten years of existence?
• ... that the Pond Eddy Bridge, built in 1904, is the only artery to access 22 homes in Pennsylvania?
• ... that, during a Fersommling, the only language spoken is Pennsylvania Dutch and that anyone who speaks English has to pay a fine for each word?
• ... that the 1852 Lombard Street Riot capped thirteen years of recurring racial violence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
• ... that the Philadelphia Phillies were the last of the original 16 Major League Baseball franchises to win the World Series?
• ... that prison contemplative programs like meditation were used in 19th century Pennsylvania as an early prison reform?
• ...that both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama refused to hand out street money, a political tactic common in Philadelphia, during the 2008 Pennsylvania primary?
• ...that the Philadelphia Lazaretto is the oldest surviving quarantine hospital in the United States?
• ... that Birely, Hillman & Streaker was the only Philadelphian manufacturer of wooden ships to survive the post-Civil War slump?
• ...that when the YMCA of Berwick was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1883, the majority of the organization's trustees were current executives of Jackson and Woodin Manufacturing Company?
• ...that John Heisman, namesake of the Heisman Trophy, played for the Brown Bears before eventually transferring to the University of Pennsylvania?
• ...that Mid-State Regional Airport is a Keystone Opportunity Zone to promote economic growth, but, to protect the Pennsylvania state park and forest (pictured) it was formed from, cannot legally expand?
• ...that the decision of a Pennsylvania provincial court in 1764, The King v. Haas, is one of the first attempts to apply the writ of habeas corpus in the Thirteen Colonies?
• ...that the 31 mi (50 km) West Rim Trail along the Grand Canyon was selected by Outside Magazine as the best hike in Pennsylvania?
• ...that six latrines at Black Moshannon State Park in Pennsylvania are listed on the National Register of Historic Places?
• ...that Oregon State athletic director Percy Locey claimed that the Philadelphia Athletics stole John Leovich from the college, yet he ended up playing only one major league game?
• ...that the Intelligencer Journal of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, established in 1796, is one of the oldest newspapers in the United States?
• ...that James Gwyn was awarded the rank of brèvet major general by President Abraham Lincoln in 1864?

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• 27 Dec 2024 – Frederick W. Hinitt (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by PCN02WPS (t · c); see discussion
• 11 Dec 2024 – Conestoga wagon (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by PrimalMustelid (t · c); see discussion

Articles for deletion

• 28 Dec 2024 – Marshall Savage (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Dotyoyo (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
• 27 Dec 2024 – Latino belt (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Darth Stabro (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
• 24 Dec 2024 – Amaire Johnson (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by QuietHere (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
• 23 Dec 2024 – 2020 Pennsylvania Turnpike crash (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Cutlass (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
• 23 Dec 2024 – Jenette Maitz (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bgsu98 (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
• 23 Dec 2024 – Jaydev P. Desai (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Yedaman54 (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
• 21 Dec 2024 – Alabama–Penn State football rivalry (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Purplebackpack89 (t · c); see discussion (10 participants)
• 21 Dec 2024 – Alexandria Riordan (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bgsu98 (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
• 19 Dec 2024 – Fabio De Sousa (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by JTtheOG (t · c) was closed as delete by Asilvering (t · c) on 26 Dec 2024; see discussion (3 participants)
• 14 Dec 2024 – Society for Protective Coatings (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by LibStar (t · c) was closed as redirect by OwenX (t · c) on 21 Dec 2024; see discussion (3 participants)

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Proposed deletions

• 19 Dec 2024 – Alexandria Riordan (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Bgsu98 (t · c) was deproded by Spiderone (t · c) on 21 Dec 2024
• 15 Dec 2024 – Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Imcdc (t · c) was deleted

Categories for discussion

• 17 Dec 2024 – Category:Sailing clubs in Pennsylvania (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by The Bushranger (t · c) was closed; see discussion
• 16 Dec 2024 – Category:Reed family (Pennsylvania and New Jersey) (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Mike Selinker (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Redirects for discussion

• 27 Dec 2024 – T Swift (talk · edit · hist) →Taylor Swift was RfDed by Someone-123-321 (t · c); see discussion
• 23 Dec 2024 – TicketSmarter (talk · edit · hist) →The Vanguard Group was RfDed by Hey man im josh (t · c); see discussion
• 20 Nov 2024 – Cilla Single (talk · edit · hist) →Benjamin Franklin was RfDed by TeapotsOfDoom (t · c); see discussion

Good article nominees

• 26 Dec 2024 – Frederick W. Hinitt (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by PCN02WPS (t · c); start discussion
• 12 Dec 2024 – Fallingwater (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Epicgenius (t · c); start discussion
• 07 Oct 2024 – Catherine Pugh (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Micahmikhl (t · c); start discussion

Featured list removal candidates

• 08 Dec 2024 – List of municipalities in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for FL removal by Mattximus (t · c); see discussion

Good article reassessments

• 26 Dec 2024 – History of Pittsburgh (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
• 18 Dec 2024 – Mitch Daniels (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion

Requests for comments

• 24 Dec 2024 – September 11 attacks (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Chronus (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

• 20 Dec 2024 – Pennsylvania Polka (song) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Pennsylvania Polka by Theparties (t · c); see discussion
• 22 Dec 2024 – Pennsylvania State University (talk · edit · hist) move request to Penn State by Theparties (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
• 19 Dec 2024 – 2024 Northeastern United States drone sightings (talk · edit · hist) move request to 2024 United States drone sightings by Very Polite Person (t · c) was closed; see [[Talk:2024 Northeastern United States drone sightings#Requested move 18 December 2024 to 2024 United States drone sightings|discussion]]

Articles to be merged

• 29 Oct 2024 – Amish friendship bread (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Herman cake by JMWt (t · c); see discussion

Articles to be split

• 26 Dec 2024 – Belvidere Delaware Railroad (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Mackensen (t · c); see discussion
• 18 May 2024 – SEPTA Suburban Division bus routes (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Triphora (t · c); see discussion
• 18 May 2024 – SEPTA City Transit Division surface routes (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Triphora (t · c); see discussion

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New articles

• Athletic Grounds, Philadelphia - June 2021
• Daisy Calhoun - June 2021
• Charles A. Miller (Pennsylvania politician) - December 2021
• Eclectic Medical College of Pennsylvania - January 2021
• Chris Gebhard - June 2021
• Jacob D. Boas - August 2021
• John A. F. Hall - July 2021
• Harrisburg Housing Authority - July 2021
• Lebanon County (Pennsylvania) Women’s Hall of Fame - Dec 2021
• Template:Lebanon County (Pennsylvania) Women’s Hall of Fame - Dec 2021
• Pride of the Susquehanna - September 2021
• Joseph Hill Sinex - June 2021
• Veterans Park of Cambria County - July 2021
• William Wick - June 2021

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• Hollidaysburg Area Public Library
• Hinduism in Pennsylvania
• Martin Meylin Gunshop
• Housing in Pennsylvania‎. Sources:
  • Category:Housing in Pennsylvania‎
  • Housing Needs By State: Pennsylvania‎, Washington, DC: National Low Income Housing Coalition, retrieved October 24, 2020
  • "Pennsylvania‎", COVID-19 Housing Policy Scorecard, Eviction Lab, retrieved October 24, 2020
  • "Pennsylvania‎ Homelessness Statistics", Usich.gov, Washington DC: U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, retrieved October 24, 2020
  • (Pennsylvania‎+housing), Digital Public Library of America (assorted materials)
  • (Pennsylvania‎+housing), UK: Core.ac.uk (assorted materials)
  • (Pennsylvania‎+housing), Germany: Base-search.net (assorted materials) -- Best regards, -- M2545 (talk) 14:09, 24 October 2020 (UTC)
• Eighth Ward in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Penndyl (talk) 14:48, 17 November 2021 (UTC)

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Pennsylvania articles by quality and importance
Quality	Importance
	Top	High	Mid	Low	NA	???	Total
FA	2	9	43	43			97
FL		4	9	11			24
FM					41		41
A			5	1			6
GA	2	20	89	337		1	449
B	13	189	747	943		46	1,938
C	8	165	697	3,830		82	4,782
Start	11	67	3,277	21,608		151	25,114
Stub		1	80	5,958	1	47	6,087
List		16	85	491	10	14	616
Category				1	5,295		5,296
Disambig					178		178
File					319		319
Portal					45		45
Project					36		36
Redirect		2	25	530	1,033		1,590
Template					635		635
NA			8	159	2,214		2,381
Other					25		25
Assessed	36	473	5,065	33,912	9,832	341	49,659
Unassessed				3	1	181	185
Total	36	473	5,065	33,915	9,833	522	49,844
WikiWork factors (?)		ω = 187,949			Ω = 4.88

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U.S. Coast Guard ([5])	P.D.	{{PD-USGov-DHS-CG}}
Library of Congress - American Memory ([6])	P.D.	{{LOC-image}}
Library of Congress - Prints and Photographs ([7])	P.D. (not all)	{{LOC-image}}
NOAA ([8])	P.D.	{{PD-USGov-DOC-NOAA}}
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ([9])	P.D.	{{PD-USGov}}
Creative Commons (by,sa) on Flickr ([10])	C.C.	{{cc-by-2.0}}{{cc-by-sa-2.0}}
U.S. Department of Agriculture ([11])	P.D.	{{PD-USGov}}

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Related WikiProjects

• Wikinews:WikiBureau Pennsylvania

Child WikiProjects

• WikiProject Erie
• WikiProject Lehigh Valley
• WikiProject Pennsylvania State Highways
• WikiProject Philadelphia
• WikiProject Pittsburgh

Wikimedia Pennsylvania

Hello there!

We are now forming the first local Wikimedia Chapter in the United States: Wikimedia Pennsylvania. Our goals are to perform outreach and fundraising activities on behalf of the various Wikimedia projects. If you're interested in being a part of the chapter, or just want to know more, you can:

• Join our mailing list
• Visit our blog at http://wmfpa.blogspot.com
• you can add your username to m:Wikimedia Pennsylvania#Interested Participants

Thanks!

Tools

Main tool page: toolserver.org

• Reflinks - Edits bare references - adds title/dates etc. to bare references
• Checklinks - Edit and repair external links
• Dab solver - Quickly resolve ambiguous links.
• Peer reviewer - Provides hints and suggestion to improving articles.

External watchlist

• Wikiproject Watchlist - WikiProject Pennsylvania

This watchlist appears to be no longer active. 47thPennVols (talk) 23:49, 23 February 2019 (UTC)