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 Home to Two of Pennsylvania’s Highest-Scoring School Districts
Two Chester County school districts rank among the best in the state according to standardized test scores, writes Ethan Lott for Philadelphia Business Journal. Unionville-Chadds…
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Morrisville’s Pennsbury Manor Hosts Annual Brews & Bites Fundraiser
On Saturday, June 28, Brews & Bites, a beer, wine, and spirits tasting event at Pennsbury Manor, will kick off the Independence Day holiday week. …
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Eastern University Ranks Among Fastest Alternative Teacher Certification Programs in Pennsylvania
Eastern University ranks eighth out of 25 schools listed on TeachingCertificationDegrees.com’s list of the Fastest Alternative Teaching Certification Programs in Pennsylvania for 2025. With a 12-month completion…
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Sojo Industries Secures $40 Million in Funds, Plans to Double Bucks County Footprint
Bristol-based Sojo Industries has raised $40 million as part of a Series B tranche and plans to double its Bucks County footprint, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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‘Call Her Daddy’ Host Alex Cooper’s Childhood Home in Newtown Sold
Alex Cooper’s childhood home in Newtown was sold in May, just five months after the media mogul bought her parents a house in Los Angeles,…
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Raising the Roof on Hope: Bright Path Center Marks Construction Milestone
Policymakers and behavioral health professionals from across Bucks County recently gathered in Doylestown to witness the raising of a roof truss for the Bright Path…
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Median Home Sale Prices in Bucks County Continue to Climb
March Realtor data shows that Bucks County buyers and sellers experienced higher median home sale prices than in the previous month, which was $440,000, writes…
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Bucks County Among List of Pennsylvania Counties Facing a Teacher Shortage
Bucks County is among many other Pennsylvania counties facing a teacher shortage. Officials are calling the shortage “moderate,” writes Chris Ullery in the Bucks County…
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Doylestown Produced Horror Comedy Draculaw Premieres on Streaming
The horror comedy, Draculaw, filmed almost entirely in Bucks County, hit major streaming services this week. Pennsylvania native Scott Deschaine wrote and directed the movie.…
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Delaware County Health Department Workers Ask for a Union
Delaware County Health Department workers informed Delaware County Council members June 14 they were forming a union and asked for their support, writes Billy Kauffman…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Celebrates Project Milestone at Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania reached a milestone in the $14.3 million construction project at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield. With a turn of a…
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Morrisville’s Pennsbury Manor Preserves History by Sharing Stories of Former Residents
Pennsbury Manor in Morrisville, which is dedicated to preserving the historical significance of William Penn, brings the past into the present with stories of people…
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Freedom Village Happiness Program Transforms Resident Engagement
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Care Services community, has introduced a powerful new tool that’s reshaping engagement for residents in skilled nursing and memory…
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Historic Wayne Estate Tied to John F. Kennedy Campaign Lists for $5 Million
Fairhill, a stunning Wayne home believed to have hosted a campaign speech by former President John F. Kennedy, is now on the market for $5…
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Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Injects $100,000 into Bucks County Projects
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded more than $2 million in Keystone Historic Preservation grants to 37 projects across the Commonwealth, including…
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2 Communities Reject Wawa and Sheetz Plans for New Stores
Wawa and Sheetz both lost territory in central Pennsylvania when a Wawa store was turned down in Cumberland County and a Sheetz store rejected by…
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This Ivyland Creamery Was Recognized by the American Dairy Association
An Ivyland creamery got the seal of approval from two “ice cream officers” working for the American Dairy Association North East, writes Rita Giordano for…
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Pennsylvania Holding $135M in Unclaimed Property for Bucks County Residents
The Pennsylvania Treasury holds over $135 million in unclaimed property belonging to Bucks County residents, ready to be claimed by the rightful owners, writes Chris…
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