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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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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Second Sin Brewing Company Expands with New Newtown Taproom Opening This Month
Second Sin Brewing Company is set to open a new taproom in Newtown Borough later this month, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The…
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Bucks County Lawmaker Kristin Marcell Champions House Bill that Aims to Enhance Senior Care
Bucks County lawmaker Kristin Marcell is behind Pennsylvania’s newly passed bill that aims to improve care in nursing facilities across the state, writes Jeff Werner…
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Understanding EBITDA as A Key Metric in Obtaining SBA Financing
Within SBA financing, EBITDA is a crucial metric used by SBA Lenders. It’s an acronym for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization and measures…
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Middle Bucks Institute’s Sherry Appleton Named Finalist for Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year 2025
Sherry Appleton, a dedicated medical and health professions teacher at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, has been named one of the 12 finalists for Pennsylvania’s…
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Patrick Hart Joins Meridian Bank as SVP, Commercial Lending
Meridian Bank has appointed Patrick Hart to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. As part of the bank’s Chester County team, he’ll partner…
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Chester County Bakery Among List of Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Cookies, cakes, pastries, and more are the subject of some of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. The Keystone compiled a list of the 13 best…
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Coyote Snatches Dog Belonging to Marple Woman’s Daughter
A coyote grabbed a tiny terrier in its jaws and ran away with it Thursday afternoon in a Marple backyard, writes Pete Bannan for the…
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Eastern University Alum Named School Nurse of the Year
Eastern graduate Emily Hunter, M.Ed., BS, RN, CSN, has been named the Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year by the National Association of School Nurses…
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Foundations Board Chair Tracy Pasternak Willis Brings Help to Bucks County Nonprofits in Need
Every year around high school graduation, members of the Foundations Community Partnership Board visit high schools in Bucks County. The board members are there to…
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Farmer Who Grows Potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham Finally Knows What Destroyed Crops in 2016
Michael Brooks, a South Jersey farmer who grows potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham, finally knows what destroyed his crop eight years ago, writes Alan Yu…
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Neshaminy Creek Releases New Watermelon Sour as Part of Rita’s Fruit Brews Line
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company is expanding its popular Rita’s Fruit Brews line with a new addition, Watermelon Sour. This latest offering is officially on the…
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SCORE Helps Lawyer-Turned-Artist Canvass for Repeat Business
Dori Desautel Broudy always loved drawing. Growing up it was one of her favorite hobbies. Through college, she created her family’s annual Christmas card. Yet,…
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Do You Know What the Most Common Slithering Creature Is in Montgomery County?
Whether we think they are cool creatures or just want to know how to steer clear of them, people are fascinated by snakes, writes the…
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Two Local Distilleries Make ‘Best of’ List for Philadelphia Area
There’s a much stronger regional presence in state liquor stores these days thanks to an explosion of local distilleries in the Philadelphia area, writes Bradford…
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Dad’s Hat Distillery in Bristol is Dedicated to the Resurgence of Rye Whiskey
Dad’s Hat distillery in Bristol is being lauded as the home of Pennsylvania’s best rye whiskey, under the helm of Herman Mihalich and John Cooper,…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Receives PA State Gear Grant
Gwynedd Mercy University is the recipient of the the PA State GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant to host a…
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For the First Time, Delaware County has a ‘Million Dollar’ Neighborhood
With limited housing for sale and continued buyer demand, Pennsylvania now has two million-dollar neighborhoods, places where the typical home won’t sell for anything under…
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