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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Chester County Attorney Warns of Potential Impact of Increased Immigration Crackdowns
Anna Paciorek, a Chester County-based immigration attorney, has warned that increased immigration crackdowns under the incoming administration could have a devastating impact on both the…
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Take a Visit to Pennsylvania’s Oldest House in Delaware County
Pennsylvania’s oldest house is over 300 years old, built around 1640. It’s also in Delaware County, on Creek Road in Drexel Hill, writes Ava Peluso…
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On a Wing and a Prayer, Oliver Heating & Cooling Wins Firstrust Bank’s Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
When the folks at Oliver Heating & Cooling submitted their entry into the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a new contest from Firstrust Bank and the…
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General Recreation Playground Revamp Opens at Fox Chase Recreation Center
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provided improvements to playground areas at Fox Chase Recreation Center. Philadelphia City Councilman Brian O’Neill and Department of Parks…
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German Shepherd Trained at Penn is Subject of New Spotted Lanternfly Children’s Book
Lucky, the first dog in the United States trained to detect spotted lanternfly eggs, is the subject of the new children’s book, Lucky and the…
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Aqua PA Encourages Customers to Apply for Monthly Discounts
Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, reminds low-income households and other eligible Aqua Pennsylvania customers in need of financial assistance to apply for monthly discounts…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Boasts Nearly Century of Improving Lives for Animals in Need
For nearly a century, the Brandywine Valley SPCA has been dedicated to helping animals in need, striving to end suffering and empower communities to treat…
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Putting a Stop in Media to Pennsylvania’s Most Dangerous Animal
In Pennsylvania, this animal is more dangerous than mountain lions, bears and bobcats, and Natural Lands in Media thinks it can control it locally. The…
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Pennsylvania’s Immigrant Population Helps Drive Economic Growth
Pennsylvania’s immigrant population is one of the driving forces behind the state’s economic growth, according to a report from the Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition, writes Ashley…
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GMercyU Secures $20,000 Grant to Support Special Education from Pennsylvania Department of Education
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $20,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network, and the Shapiro Administration…
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Oliver Heating & Cooling Gets Boost from Firstrust Bank and Eagles as Winner of Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles have announced that Oliver Heating & Cooling is the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a new program…
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Second Trader Joe’s Store Coming to Chester County
Trader Joe’s is planning to open its second store in Chester County in Berwyn, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new store…
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This Brewery in Croydon Has One of the Highest-Rated IPAs in Pennsylvania
The craft beer scene has gradually taken shape across the nation and Pennsylvania has a long profile of solid options to choose from when it…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Cuts Costs, Helps Environment with New Pollinator Habitats
Thanks to its new program supporting pollinator habitats, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is reducing maintenance costs while also benefiting the environment, writes Michelle Wolf for WFMZ…
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9 Philadelphia Neighborhoods Named Among Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Stacker has compiled a list of the 30 best places to live in Pennsylvania, and nearly one-third of the neighborhoods are located in Philadelphia, according…
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Bucks County Leadership: Tom DiBello, Commissioner, Montgomery County
Tom DiBello, Montgomery County Commissioner, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Hazleton, where he enjoyed playing youth sports and inherited an impressive work…
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Freedom Village Honors Resident Blanche McKee on Her 100th
Freedom Village at Brandywine celebrated an incredible milestone for one of its longest-standing residents, Blanche McKee, who turned 100 years old on Halloween. As she…
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IBX Offers Variety of Plans as Open Enrollment for Individual and Family Health Plans Begins
Open Enrollment for individual consumers in Pennsylvania has begun. This year, Independence Blue Cross will continue to offer a variety of plans with comprehensive healthcare coverage…
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