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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Doylestown Playground Officially Opens Oct. 16 With Help From General Recreation
Kids christened the new inclusive Doylestown playground even before the ribbon cutting was complete, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The children climbed up ladders, crawled…
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Quakertown Native Michael Kirschman Makes City & State Pennsylvania’s 40 Under Forty List
Quakertown native Michael Kirschman earned a spot in the City & State Pennsylvania’s 40 Under Forty list. The Penn Community Bank customer success manager who…
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Rite Aid Closing Several Bucks County Locations As Part of Its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Rite Aid is closing 154 stores as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, including three in Bucks County, writes Alex Bitter for the Business Insider.…
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BUCKSCO Careers – PECO
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO serves more than 1.6 million electric and 515,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. The company is advancing smart energy by…
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Penn Community Bank Wins National Marketing Excellence Award
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has been selected by Business Intelligence Group as a recipient of the organization’s Public Relations and…
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New Doylestown Innovative Crisis Stabilization Center is a First in Pennsylvania
Doylestown is introducing a groundbreaking addition to mental health services in The Keystone State with the Innovative Crisis Stabilization Center, writes Wenjing Ding for Bucks…
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History Meets Hues at Washington Crossing Historic Park in Autumn
For history aficionados, Washington Crossing Historic Park is a must-visit this fall, according to AOPA. Located at the very spot where in 1776, George…
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Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with…
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PECO Customers to Benefit from Infrastructure Investment to Increase Reliability, Resiliency of Local Energy Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program has awarded a grant to support investments in the local energy grid that will…
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Bucks County to Receive Millions from Opioid Settlement
Bucks County has earned millions of dollars in opioid settlement money in 2022 and will receive millions more for 2023, write Ed Mahon and Kate…
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New Hope Railroad Offers Spooktacular Fun with ‘No Hope After Dark’ Train Ride
During the spookiest month of the year, hop aboard the No Hope After Dark train ride in New Hope for a frightfully fun experience, writes…
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Five of the Top 10 Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic are Located in Center City
About 500,000 people have made their voices heard for the 36th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, released by Condé Nast Traveler. Philadelphia was nicely represented…
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Perkasie Park Camp Meeting Still a Modern Hub After a Century of Evolution
Pennsylvania’s rich history of religious retreats finds its spotlight in the Perkasie Park Camp Meeting, writes Benjamin Harvey for Pennsylvania Heritage. Founded in 1882,…
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Swine and Dine at Nearby Easton’s Sizzling Pennsylvania Bacon Fest
This November, nearby Easton is hosting its annual Pennsylvania Bacon Fest, featuring 150 vendors selling treats to “go hog wild” on, writes Robin O’Neal Smith…
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Push to Expand National Wild and Scenic Rivers Designation to Delaware River Tributaries
The Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River Partnership is making strides to add Delaware River tributaries into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS),…
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Bringing Meetings into the Future: How Haverford Systems Is Changing the Game with Video Conferencing in Philly
Are you tired of the logistical circus that comes with traditional meetings? Well, you’re not alone. In our bustling Philadelphia area, more companies are waving…
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Visit Bucks County Reports Strong Year for County Tourism Industry with $1.2 Billion Economic Impact
Visit Bucks County shared visitation data and marketing strategies with nearly 200 tourism professionals and local organizations at its 2023 Annual Meeting held earlier this…
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WSFS Bank Joins Forces with Sharing Excess and Sunday Breakfast Mission to Battle Food Insecurity Across Region
WSFS Bank has launched its annual Food Drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. WSFS banking offices in Delaware, New…
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