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2. Why so many confusing names in Pennsylvania ? Indiana University of Pennsylvania, U. of Pa. at California ?

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 10:55 AM

7 hrs ago

(I lived there for a decade, still found it weird.)

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Emergency crews evacuate patients and battle blaze at Pennsylvania hospital [View all] Omaha Steve 10 hrs ago OP

Since there is an actual Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia NoRethugFriends 9 hrs ago #1

And isn't there a Miami of Ohio? 3catwoman3 7 hrs ago #3

Yep, home of Miami University. nt eppur_se_muova 7 hrs ago #4

Nothing confusing about being called Pennsylvania hospital in Philadelphia NoRethugFriends 6 hrs ago #5

Like The County Seat of Chester County modrepub 5 hrs ago #7

I can't change the headline DU rules Omaha Steve 4 hrs ago #9

Thank you to all those who assisted. People I honor. twodogsbarking 5 hrs ago #6