Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state rich in history and diversity, located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
As the fifth-most populous state, Pennsylvania boasts a population of over 13 million people.
Pennsylvania’s economy has evolved from its historical roots in manufacturing to include a diverse range of industries today.
The State is also known for its cultural contributions, including being home to the first library, hospital, and medical school in the United States.
Explore our archive of nearly 1,000 stories about Pennsylvania below:
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Pennsylvania American Water Upgrades Sadsbury Township Pump Station
Pennsylvania American Water recently revealed that it will soon complete a $2.2 million project to upgrade a pump station in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, that will…
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Citadel Credit Union Joins Regional Effort to Fight Summer Hunger with Philabundance Donation
Citadel Credit Union recently teamed up with other regional credit unions to help combat food insecurity in the Greater Philadelphia area through a major donation…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jane Tang, Dean and Professor, Gwynedd Mercy University
Jane Tang, Dean and Professor at Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU), spoke with BUCKSCO Today about studying nursing from a young age, discovering her Christian faith,…
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SEPTA Pays the Price for Philly’s ‘No One Likes Us’ Reputation. Here’s How We Fix It
On a frigid February morning in 2018, Jason Kelce climbed the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in a glittering, green‑feathered Mummers costume and…
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Independent Voters Ask State Supreme Court to Strike Down Pennsylvania Closed Primary System
Four independent voters have asked the state Supreme Court to declare Pennsylvania’s closed voting system violates the state Constitution’s guarantee of free and fair elections,…
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One of Bucks County’s Largest Family-Owned Companies Acquires Six Applebee’s Restaurants
Newtown franchisee The Rose Group, one of Greater Philadelphia’s largest family-owned companies, has acquired six Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in Central Pennsylvania, writes…
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Peak Spotted Lanternfly Season Hits Philadelphia Area: Time to Step Up Your Stomping Game
Spotted lanternfly season has returned to the Philadelphia region, making it the perfect time to step up your stomping game and stay alert for spotted…
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Learn About Possible Tax Advantages of a Life Care Community
While you were working, you had to live where your job required — and that meant paying the taxes your state imposed. Now that you’re…
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Recreational Marijuana Legalization Back Under Consideration in Pennsylvania
Recreational marijuana may still be far from becoming legal in Pennsylvania, but state lawmakers are once again taking a look at the issue, writes Gillian…
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Bucks County Leadership: Clarence Martindell, EVP of Commercial Real Estate Lending, Meridian Bank
Clarence Martindell, Executive Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Lending at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in the great outdoors of…
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Kennett Square-based Genesis Healthcare Aims to Restructure After Filing for Bankruptcy
Kennett Square-based Genesis Healthcare filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this week, aiming to restructure the debt tied to facilities that it no longer operates, writes…
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What’s in Your Water? Understanding Seasonal Flavor Changes
As temperatures rise, many of us enjoy longer days, sunshine, and more time outdoors. Many of us welcome these changes, but what many do not…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 17,310 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 17,310 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The aged cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron…
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From Online to Onsite: Why Professionals Go the Distance to Meet LinkedIn Connections in Real Life
In a world where Zoom fatigue is real and digital networking is the norm, there’s a noticeable trend making a strong comeback: professionals hitting the…
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Native Bats Are Helping Curb the Spotted Lanternfly Population
Researchers have found that some native bat species are preying on spotted lanternflies, the invasive insects that arrived in Pennsylvania in 2014 and have since…
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Essential Utilities Makes a Splash Promoting Safety Around Water with Nonprofit Partners
Essential Utilities, Inc. is helping more families feel safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $75,000 investment in community-based water…
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Buc-ees Teases Move to Pennsylvania as It Expands to Virginia
Buc-ee’s is inching its way toward Pennsylvania as it opens its most northern store yet in Virginia, even teasing Pennsylvania travelers of an impending store…
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Spotted Lanternflies Are Making Their Way to South Carolina
Since their first sighting in Pennsylvania in 2014, spotted lanternflies have been steadily expanding throughout the country and terrorizing agriculture wherever they landed, writes Benjamin…
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