Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, known as the Keystone State, is a diverse U.S. state with a rich history and varied geography.
It played a pivotal role in America’s founding, hosting the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania’s landscape includes the Appalachian Mountains, extensive forests, and significant waterways like the Delaware and Ohio Rivers.
Its economy is robust, with strengths in manufacturing, agriculture, and energy production. Major cities include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and Erie.
Address: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 401 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: (717) 787-2500
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Bucks County Community College and La Salle University Partner to Save Students $114,000
Bucks County Community College and La Salle University have signed two transfer agreements that could save students more than $114,000 who complete their associate degree…
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Northeast Philadelphia Airport Set for Upgrades After Receiving $1.4M in Federal Funding
Northeast Philadelphia Airport has received $1.4 million in federal funding, which will be used to administer several infrastructure upgrades, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia.…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Awarded $16.9M in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Treatment Projects
Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Funding totaling $16.9 million…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment to Protect Drinking Water for Thousands of Customers in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed a PFAS treatment system at its Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This is the tenth PFAS treatment…
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How Aqua Pennsylvania Prepares to Deliver Safe and Reliable Service in the Winter
A Pennsylvania winter can wreak havoc on water infrastructure when temperatures plunge, and ice coats our roads. Our team at Aqua Pennsylvania works year-round to…
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Temple University Moving Forward with $35 Million Terra Hall Renovations
Temple University is moving forward with plans to turn Terra Hall on South Broad Street into a vibrant hub for education, collaboration, and innovation, writes…
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Aqua PA Awarded $35M in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Treatment at Delaware County Water Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The funding, totaling $35…
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Bucks County Officials Weigh Paid Parental Leave Policy for Employees
Commissioner Bob Harvie recently confirmed that Bucks County officials are considering the option of providing paid parental leave for employees, writes Jess Rohan for the…
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Protecting Pennsylvania’s Water: Why Infrastructure Investment Can’t Wait
Pennsylvania sits at a crossroads. Our state’s water and wastewater systems — the invisible network of pipes, treatment plants, and monitoring stations that deliver clean…
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PhilaPort Seeks Buying 152 Acres from Norfolk Southern for $90M, Opens Door to Future Job Growth
The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, which owns Philadelphia’s seaport facilities, is moving toward a $90 million purchase of 152 acres from Norfolk Southern, a transaction…
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Shapiro Administration Grants $700K to Bucks County Farms, Food Manufacturers
The Shapiro Administration is providing $21 million in federally funded grants to 77 farms and food manufacturers across the Commonwealth, including three in Bucks County.…
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Reform Bill to Address $10M Commuter Tax Loss in Bucks County Moves Forward
State Sen. Frank Farry is working to reform the commuter tax responsible for a $10 million annual loss in Bucks County, writes Dino Ciliberti for…
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Shapiro Administration Working to Protect Bucks County Farms
The Shapiro Administration is investing nearly $10 million to preserve 2,672 acres across 35 farms in 18 counties, including Bucks County, by purchasing their development…
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Philadelphia Navy Yard Receives $30M Grant from Pennsylvania for Redevelopment
Philadelphia Navy Yard has received a $30 million grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to prepare shovel-ready sites aimed at attracting businesses to the development,…
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Bucks County Community College’s Career Services to Host Community Job Fair April 3
Bucks County Community College, which has been helping people find their passion for more than 60 years, invites the public to a free Community Job Fair on Thursday,…
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Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in East Norriton with parents who instilled ambition and work ethic…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Breaks Ground on Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
Aqua Pennsylvania broke ground at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield today. Aqua leadership joined elected officials and community leaders to kick off…
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