Though the Union victory freed the nationâs 4 million slaves, the legacy of slavery continued to influence American history, from the tumultuous years of Reconstruction (1865-77) to the civil rights movement that emerged in the 1960s, a century after emancipation.
Average Closing Costs in Pennsylvania. Average closing costs in Pennsylvania range from $1,733 to $3,022. On a $200,000 home purchase, these fees represent 0.86 to 1.51% of purchase prices. The Keystone State is sandwiched between two states whose average mortgage fees are the lowest and second-highest in the nation.
The average price for gas today in the Harrisburg area is $2.16 a gallon, 4 cents less than a week ago, 33 cents lower than a month ago and $1.31 less than a year ago, according to GasBuddy. The average price in Pennsylvania is $2.25 a gallon. The national average is $2.03 a gallon. Adding insult to injury, Pennsylvania plans to take even more money away from its residents later this year. On July 1, annual passenger car and motorcycle registration will rise by $1 to $37 and $19, respectively.