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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Pennsylvania Still Has High Number of Deficient Bridges But Is Steadily Decreasing
While the number of deficient bridges in Pennsylvania continues to go down, the Keystone State still has a higher percentage of spans that need repairs…
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PennDOT Reopens Several Bucks County Roads Damaged by Flooding Last Month
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has reopened a group of roads in Bucks County that were damaged by flooding in July, according to a staff…
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Bucks County Residents See $200,000 in Unclaimed Property Returned in a Single Day
Residents of Bucks County are seeing a major finanical development happen in their area, postiviely affecting countless locals. Samantha Heckel wrote about the monumental returns…
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Revitalizing Local Manufacturing Through Innovative Audio-Visual Technology
Imagine entering the bustling premises of Armstrong World Industries, a titan in the local manufacturing scene here in Pennsylvania, and being met with the harmonious…
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Two Montgomery County Towns Rank in Top 5 of Niche’s Best Places to Live in America
Niche recently released its 2023 Best Places to Live in America and Montgomery County was represented in the top 5, with both Ardmore and Penn…
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Holy Family University Recently Awarded Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant
Holy Family University will partner with the Bucks County Workforce Development Board in support of a $1.3 million Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant that…
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Bucks County Community College Launches 47th Poet Laureate Competition for 2023
The search is on for the 47th annual Bucks County Poet Laureate, according to Bucks County Community College Professor Ethel Rackin, director of the longest-running…
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These Bucks County Towns Have Some of the Most Expensive Homes in Pennsylvania
Bucks County is home to a few areas that have some of the most expensive homes in the entire state of Pennsylvania. Staff writers at…
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Bucks County Woman Celebrates Her 90th Birthday With a Nine-Mile Hike
A woman from Bucks County just celebrated a major milestone in her life by doing what she loves: hiking in the great outdoors. Karin Mallett…
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LinkedIn Experts & Inthusiasts Gathered in New York City
LinkedIn experts and [in]thusiasts gathered in New York City last Friday. Some previously met each other in person, but for others, it was the first…
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Central Bucks to Vote on New Contract for Superintendent That Comes With $90K Raise
Central Bucks School District officials are set to vote on the new contract for Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh that would provide the administrator with a $90,000…
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When Lightning Strikes: Haverford Systems Helps Abington Presbyterian Church Weather the Storm
A lightning bolt can change things fast. Ask the folks at Abington Presbyterian Church, which has one of the tallest buildings in Abington. A lightning…
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Whitemarsh Township Train Derailment Highlights Need for Improved Rail Safety
The derailment of a CSX train on Norfolk Southern tracks in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, last week is another lesson on the importance of rail safety,…
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Meridian Bank Recognized by American Banker as One of Top-Performing Banks
Meridian Bank has been recognized by American Banker as one of the top-performing mid-size banks with assets between $2 billion and $10 billion in 2022. …
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Bucks County Board of Assessment Appeals Due Next Week. Here’s What to Know
An agency in Bucks County is allowing residents to fill out an application for an important service before the week is over. The Bucks County…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Celebrates 25th ‘Silver’ Anniversary
Freedom Village at Brandywine, an Active Adult (55+) community, recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 25-year silver anniversary with a grand masquerade-themed…
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Weekend Wanderer: Indiana Jones, by Way of Maryland
What do the new Indiana Jones movie, my spiraling refrigerator, and Indy’s Maryland property have in common? The answer is a story and then some. …
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Leslie Richards’ Revolutionary Vision for SEPTA Aims to Modernize the System To Make It Appealing to More People
SEPTA general manager Leslie Richards, who took over the job in early 2020, shortly before the pandemic hit, and her team have rolled out an…
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