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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Penn Community Bank Begins Renovation of Quakertown Financial Center
Penn Community Bank is renovating its Quakertown Financial Center (1051 S. West End Blvd., Quakertown). The project, set to be completed in approximately two months,…
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Why New York Professionals Consider Retiring in Pennsylvania
For those who want to stay in the northeast U.S., retiring in Pennsylvania is looking more and more attractive. Pennsylvania can offer lower costs and…
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Area Man Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business
There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth…
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20 Years After Their Charles Boehm Middle School Crush, Broadway Star and Software Engineer Reconnect
In a coincidence that Christy Altomare calls “like a Hallmark movie,” the Broadway performer unexpectedly reconnected with a long-ago crush from her days at Charles…
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2025 Recreation Trends: Design, Sustainability, Inclusivity, Innovation
2025 is the year when recreation trends evolve to meet the needs of a more eco-conscious, inclusive, and tech-savvy world. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown…
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2 Bucks County Eateries Rank in Top Ten Farm-to-Table Hotspots
Pennsylvania is home to many farm-to-table restaurants that combine the bounty of local farms with the creativity of passionate chefs, and two of the best…
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Pennsylvania License Plates Getting New Design This Spring
For the first time in over 25 years, Pennsylvania license plates are getting a major overhaul, marking a new chapter in the state’s rich design…
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Restrictive Immigration Policies Threaten Chester County Mushroom Industry
Restrictive immigration policies are causing problems for Chester County’s mushroom industry, which is struggling with a major labor shortage, write Hazel Velasco Palacios and Kathleen…
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General Recreation Introduces Poligon, a Shelter for Public Spaces
Now you can be comfortable, play safer and stay longer at community events, from public concerts and farmers markets to sporting events and park activities,…
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Insufficient New Construction Driving Up Housing Prices in Bucks County
Bucks County – and Pennsylvania as a whole – is not building enough new housing, driving up prices for both homebuyers and renters, writes Michaelle…
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Penn Community Bank and Foundation Invest $200,000 in Local Communities in Q1
Penn Community Bank continues its long-standing commitment to community investment. From January to March 2025, the bank and its charitable arm, the Penn Community Bank…
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CCEDC Partners with Penn State for LionCage 2025: A Year-Long Celebration of Innovation
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) will support a second year of LionCage, an exciting pitch competition powered by Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes and…
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Solutions Being Sought to Ease Traffic on Delaware River Turnpike Bridge
Pennsylvania and New Jersey turnpike authorities are considering potential solutions to ease traffic on the increasingly congested Delaware River Bridge, with discussions set for three…
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Freedom Village: The Difference Between Personal Care and Assisted Living
There’s a subtle difference between personal care and assisted living for seniors here in Pennsylvania. That can lead to confusion among older adults trying to…
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ChristianaCare to Operate Three Neighborhood Hospitals, Including One Under Development in West Grove
ChristianaCare has partnered with Emerus Holdings to operate three neighborhood hospitals in Southeastern Pennsylvania, including the one currently being developed in West Grove, according to…
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Democrat Joe Khan Launching Bid to Challenge Republican Jennifer Schorn for Bucks County District Attorney
Democrat Joe Khan, who previously ran for attorney general and Philadelphia district attorney, has launched a campaign bid for district attorney in Bucks County, write…









































