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)

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. Bbabybear02 (talk · contribs) - Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, Media,Radio, and TV articles
16. Bhockey10 (talk · contribs)-Sports, Central and Eastern PA, etc..
17. Blargh29 (talk · contribs)
18. bldfire (talk · contribs) - Philadelphia Music
19. Bluestrike12 (talk · contribs)-Central PA
20. BML0309 (talk · contribs) - Any articles on education (school districts, high schools, templates, etc.)
21. Born of Iron (talk · contribs) Pennsylvania Capitol
22. Bowie60 (talk · contribs)
23. BSA Archery (talk · contribs)
24. 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.
25. ChrisGriswold (talk · contribs)
26. Chsdrummajor07 (talk · contribs) 06:35:01, 25 January 2021 (UTC)  - Chester County. elections, & politics coverage.
27. ClairSamoht (talk · contribs)
28. Cleveland Todd (talk · contribs) Former Philadelphian 12th and Spruce. Eagles' fan. Politics and government.
29. Coemgenus (talk · contribs)
30. CrazedEwok (talk · contribs)
31. Crazypaco (talk · contribs)
32. Dddstone (talk · contribs)
33. DENAMAX (talk · contribs) Maxim Stoyalov
34. dhaluza (talk · contribs)
35. 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.
36. Dough4872 (talk · contribs)
37. DrStrangelove64 (talk · contribs) - Altoona and State College, Music
38. Dthomsen8 (talk · contribs) - Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, Pittsburgh, PA history and politics
39. Dudtz (talk · contribs)
40. EATC (talk · contribs) - Politics, Government, Sports
41. Enigmaticjew (talk · contribs)
42. Esw01407 (talk · contribs)
43. Fachwerkhaus54 (talk · contribs) 19:23:33, 25 February 2020 (UTC) 
44. Focus (talk · contribs) - Central PA esp.
45. Goldenfiremech (talk · contribs) - Anything that needs adding
46. Goonsnick (talk · contribs) - State College area
47. Grsz11 (talk · contribs) - sports
48. Hunter Kahn (talk · contribs) - Will help out where I can. Will probably be best with northeastern PA (Pike, Monroe, Northampton counties...)
49. HistorianAJG (talk · contribs) - politicians
50. iloveheadbangingmusic (talk · contribs) - new articles for unincorporated communities in Berks County
51. Instaurare (talk · contribs) 09:35:47, 19 December 2019 (UTC) 
52. Internazionale (talk · contribs)
53. Itsasoa (talk · contribs) - Mainly Erie and Franklin Counties
54. ItsDaBunnyYT (talk · contribs) 06:14:25, 20 May 2020 (UTC)  - Resident of Llanerch, Pennsylvania with interests in Delaware County
55. James_xeno (talk · contribs)
56. Jasontromm (talk · contribs)
57. Jazatz2 (talk · contribs) - Lancaster, Central PA, Politics, History, Parks/Landmarks
58. Jbs1985 (talk · contribs)
59. Jln Dlphk (talk · contribs) - Northeastern PA, especially Wayne County
60. jls211 (talk · contribs) - Central PA
61. Jmpenzone (talk · contribs)
62. Joefromrandb (talk · contribs)
63. JohnnyAlbert10 (talk · contribs)
64. jstuby (talk · contribs) - Bedford County and surrounding counties, geology statewide
65. KatieBU (talk · contribs) - Anything, anywhere KatieBU (talk) 23:34, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
66. Keystone18 (talk · contribs) - Cities, towns, and things related to Pennsylvania
67. landryoliver (talk · contribs)
68. Leepaxton (talk · contribs) - Pittsburgh metropolitan area, Western Pennsylvania, and Allegheny County articles and photographs.
69. Lemcke (talk · contribs) - Altoona and State College Pennsylvania.
70. Lilipo25 (talk · contribs) - Union and Clinton Counties, colonial history
71. Mareino (talk · contribs)
72. Marksdaly (talk · contribs)
73. Marphilly (talk · contribs)
74. MED usgswrd (talk · contribs) -(MEDegnan) Geology & Hydrology in PA, & environmental concerns
75. Michael pirrello (talk · contribs) - Montgomery/Bucks, watersheds, native plants, entomology, STCs/EACs
76. Mjf3719 (talk · contribs) - Leesport and Greater Berks County
77. Mr. Spencer Kinkelaar (talk) 01:08, 22 January 2014 (UTC) --South-East Area, Philly, some of the whole state.
78. Neagley (talk · contribs)
79. Netmouse (talk · contribs) - Underground Railroad and Abolitionists, Biography, York County
80. Newyorkadam (talk · contribs)
81. Notyourbroom (talk · contribs)—Primarily things related to Western Pennsylvania. I'm active in contributing photographs to Commons.
82. PAWiki (talk · contribs) - Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia areas.
83. Peetlesnumber1 (talk · contribs) - Geography and Sports in Southeastern, PA.
84. Penndyl (talk · contribs) - Central PA, history, state government, geography, Philly
85. Pennsylvania Penguin (talk · contribs)
86. Pier Snake (talk · contribs)
87. Plm209 (talk · contribs)
88. PonileExpress (talk · contribs)
89. Public_Thing (talk · contribs)
90. Ranger Ian (talk · contribs) - PA state parks, river awareness, SE PA, EACs, Environmental Issues
91. RedShiftPA (talk · contribs)
92. Ruhrfisch (talk · contribs)
93. Runningmaster28 (talk · contribs)
94. Rypcord (talk · contribs) - Hummelstown
95. SageTDS (talk · contribs) - York County, politics at all levels
96. Scott Mingus (talk · contribs), Pennsylvania Civil War articles
97. ScouterSites (talk · contribs) - The Poconos
98. Scu ba (talk · contribs) - Eastern PA, Lehigh Valley, Politics federal and statewide
99. Sir_Joseph (talk · contribs)
100. Skabat169 (talk · contribs)
101. Slon02 (talk · contribs) - Politics and government
102. snowman304 (talk · contribs) - Northwestern Pennsylvania
103. Squamate (talk · contribs)
104. Superken (talk · contribs) - Revolutionary History
105. SusquehannaMan (talk · contribs) - Villages in south-central PA, rural bridges and mills.
106. Technologysam (talk · contribs) - Pittsburgh area.
107. TartarTorte (talk · contribs)
108. Thebirdlover (talk · contribs) - Pennsylvania Politics.
109. TheTaraStark (talk · contribs) - South-Central PA, Harrisburg, State Politics, Flags
110. Thisisbossi (talk · contribs) - Small fixes, assessments, and larger mods to LanCo/Berks area.
111. TJungli (talk · contribs) - Politics, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, general state articles
112. Topshelver (talk · contribs) - History, politics, Chester County area
113. Trey (talk · contribs) - Erie related pages
114. Veg Mapper (talk · contribs) - Rivers, streams, natural heritage, botany, and population statistics
115. UnkleFester (talk · contribs) - Pittsburgh, Architecture
116. User1728 (talk · contribs)
117. VerruckteDan (talk · contribs)
118. Vishwin60 (talk · contribs)
119. Vmanjr (talk · contribs) - Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, history, general state articles
120. WeirdWikiGuy (talk · contribs) 19:34:57, 15 January 2021 (UTC)  - Clinton & Lycoming Counties
121. wikipeep 494 (talk · contribs)
122. Wrightchr (talk · contribs) - Harrisburg area
123. Writerchic99 (talk · contribs)
124. WTGDMan1986 (talk · contribs)
125. Buzzweiser196 (talk · contribs) - western PA history and industry
126. AWESOMEDUDE0614 (talk · contribs) - Eastern PA, Schools, History.

Former members

Thank you for your help! Please move your username back to the active list when you can participate again.

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)

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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?

Article alerts

Did you know

• 19 Aug 2023 – Red Hill Band (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TipsyElephant (t · c); see discussion

Articles for deletion

• 15 Sep 2023 – Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Just Another Cringy Username (t · c); see discussion (1 participant; relisted)
• 14 Sep 2023 – Liam and Me (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by UtherSRG (t · c); see discussion (1 participant; relisted)
• 08 Sep 2023 – 2022 Philadelphia shooting (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Thebiguglyalien (t · c); see discussion (15 participants; relisted)
• 17 Sep 2023 – Aleppo Township Volunteer Fire Company (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by B3251 (t · c) was closed (deleted); see discussion (6 participants)
• 16 Sep 2023 – 1924 U.S. Figure Skating Championships (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Edward-Woodrow (t · c) was closed as keep by Actualcpscm (t · c) on 23 Sep 2023; see discussion (5 participants)
• 13 Sep 2023 – 2021 Lancaster, Pennsylvania mayoral election (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Star Mississippi (t · c) was closed as delete by Liz (t · c) on 20 Sep 2023; see discussion (6 participants)
• 11 Sep 2023 – Regents (punk rock band) (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Tails Wx (t · c) was closed as redirect by Seraphimblade (t · c) on 26 Sep 2023; see discussion (4 participants; relisted)

Redirects for discussion

• 21 Sep 2023 – Joe (president) (talk · edit · hist) →Joe Biden was RfDed by Tamzin (t · c); see discussion
• 21 Sep 2023 – TayTay (talk · edit · hist) →Taylor Swift was RfDed by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion

Files for discussion

• 20 Sep 2023 – File:Benito Mussolini Roman Salute.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) was FfDed by Iruka13 (t · c); see discussion

Featured article candidates

• 15 Sep 2023 – Adamson Tannehill (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Tfhentz (t · c); see discussion
• 03 Sep 2023 – Mark Baldwin (baseball) (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Therapyisgood (t · c); see discussion

Good article nominees

• 16 Sep 2023 – Night of the Living Dead (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Rjjiii (t · c); start discussion
• 16 Sep 2023 – Doug Turley (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by BeanieFan11 (t · c); start discussion
• 11 Sep 2023 – War Machine (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Thebiguglyalien (t · c); start discussion
• 14 Jul 2023 – Jane Irwin Harrison (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Thebiguglyalien (t · c); start discussion

Good topic candidates

• 08 Aug 2023 – WPSG (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Sammi Brie (t · c); see discussion

Featured article reviews

• 09 Apr 2023 – USS Wisconsin (BB-64) (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Hog Farm (t · c); see discussion

Good article reassessments

• 24 Sep 2023 – Arlen Specter (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

• 24 Sep 2023 – Southeastern District of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Southeastern District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod by BarrelProof (t · c); see discussion
• 24 Sep 2023 – Eastern District of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Eastern District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod by BarrelProof (t · c); see discussion
• 16 Sep 2023 – Danilo Cavalcante (talk · edit · hist) move request to Danelo Cavalcante by Robertsky (t · c) was closed; see discussion
• 12 Sep 2023 – Effects of Hurricane Isabel in Pennsylvania (talk · edit · hist) move request to Hurricane Isabel in Pennsylvania by KN2731 (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Articles to be merged

• 11 Sep 2023 – List of Carnegie libraries in Philadelphia (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of Carnegie libraries in Pennsylvania by SWinxy (t · c); see discussion
• 30 May 2023 – Black Boys (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to The Black Boys rebellion by Griffin's Sword (t · c); see discussion
• 26 Apr 2023 – First Church of Christ, Scientist (Pittsburgh) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to University Child Development Center by Relinus (t · c); see discussion
• 06 Mar 2023 – WGGY-HD2 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to WMQX by Wcquidditch (t · c); see discussion
• 20 Feb 2023 – Atlantic and Great Western Railroad (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Nypano Railroad by BMACS1002 (t · c); see discussion
• 22 Sep 2023 – Japanese cruiser Soya (talk · edit · hist) proposed for merging to Russian cruiser Varyag (1899) by Annwfwn (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Articles to be split

• 23 Jun 2023 – Full Service Network (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by La Ovo (t · c); see discussion
• 08 Jul 2021 – Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ost316 (t · c); see discussion
• 06 Jul 2020 – Pittsburgh Panthers football (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by UW Dawgs (t · c); see discussion
• 18 Sep 2023 – WBVP (talk · edit · hist) proposed for splitting by Wcquidditch (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Articles for creation

• 18 Sep 2023 – Draft:Springdale Jr-Sr High School (Pennsylvania) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Cv822 (t · c)
• 07 Sep 2023 – Draft:Rock Lititz (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Hungry pigeons (t · c)
• 21 Jul 2023 – Draft:Rob Torres (Race Car Driver) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Mljj176224 (t · c)
• 26 Jun 2023 – Draft:Max Thrasher (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 173.162.220.17 (t · c)
• 06 Jun 2023 – Draft:Monica Taylor (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Primefac (t · c)

New articles

• Athletic Grounds, Philadelphia - June 2021
• Blue Mountain League - April 2021
• Daisy Calhoun - June 2021
• Carlisle Colts - May 2021
• Charles A. Miller (Pennsylvania politician) - December 2021
• Cumberland Valley League - May 2021
• Joseph K. Dixon - May 2021
• Eclectic Medical College of Pennsylvania - January 2021
• Chris Gebhard - June 2021
• Henry Ruhl Guss - May 2021
• Jacob D. Boas - August 2021
• John A. F. Hall - July 2021
• Harrisburg Housing Authority - July 2021
• Francis Jackson (kidnapping victim) - April 2021
• Lafayette Cemetery - April 2021
• Lansdale Dukes - May 2021
• Lebanon County (Pennsylvania) Women’s Hall of Fame - Dec 2021
• Template:Lebanon County (Pennsylvania) Women’s Hall of Fame - Dec 2021
• Harriet McClintock Marshall - April 2021
• Drew O'Keefe - May 2021
• Pen Argyl (baseball) - April 2021
• Pennsylvania High Court of Errors and Appeals - March 2021
• Pride of the Susquehanna - September 2021
• Pittsburgh Saturday Visiter - February 2021
• Joseph Hill Sinex - June 2021
• Underground Railroad in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - April 2021
• Veterans Park of Cambria County - July 2021
• Wanamaker expeditions - May 2021
• Wesley Union African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church - April 2021
• William Wick - June 2021

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WikiProject requests list

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New Requests

• 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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Assessment

Pennsylvania articles by quality and importance
Quality	Importance
	Top	High	Mid	Low	NA	???	Total
FA	2	8	44	42			96
FL		4	9	11			24
A			5	1			6
GA	2	22	93	330		1	448
B	13	185	733	883			1,814
C	8	165	646	3,531		3	4,353
Start	11	68	3,326	21,341			24,746
Stub		1	98	6,242	1	1	6,343
List		17	83	494	1	7	602
Category			1		6,228		6,229
Disambig			1	3	283	10	297
File					356		356
Portal					99		99
Project					34		34
Redirect		1	23	470	1,033		1,527
Template					599		599
NA				15	25		40
Other					28		28
Assessed	36	471	5,062	33,363	8,687	22	47,641
Unassessed				3		12	15
Total	36	471	5,062	33,366	8,687	34	47,656
WikiWork factors (?)		ω = 185,567			Ω = 4.91

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

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• Wikinews:WikiBureau Pennsylvania

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)