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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WCU’s Center for STEM Inclusion Launches Sector Analysis Survey Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania
As technology accelerates and industries rapidly transform, an alignment needs to occur between the skills today’s students are acquiring and the competencies tomorrow’s employers will…
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Delaware County Leadership: Marc Kramer, Serial Entrepreneur and Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at VinUniversity
Coatesville native Marc Kramer, serial entrepreneur, teacher, and TEDx speaker, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in the steel mill town of Coatesville, making…
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Pennsylvania’s Railroad History on Display in Newtown Square
Not as many of us ride the rails these days, but a group of train lovers nevertheless preserves Pennsylvania’s rich railroad heritage, writes Asha Prihar…
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Harcum College Receives Historic $40 Million Gift from Estate of Louise Strauss
Harcum College has received an extraordinary $40 million gift from the estate of Louise Strauss, a devoted former trustee (2009-2024). This historic donation marks the…
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Celebrate Summer with a Sunflower Festival at Linvilla Orchards
On long, hot summer days, sunflowers are a pleasant distraction. On cooler days, they brighten a slow walk through the fields and gardens, reports PA…
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Penn State Brandywine Student Amanda Paez Earns Degree, Owns Sharon Hill Grocery Store
Amanda Paez is not your typical college student. As a business major with a focus in accounting at Penn State Brandywine, she’s pursuing her degree…
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Skyrocketing Home Prices Are Hitting These Delaware County Towns
The top 50 fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania include several communities in Delaware County, according to statistics compiled by Stacker. Towns are ranked by the…
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Delaware County’s Desirable Communities Actually Show Slow Growth
Several desirable communities in Delaware County—Media Borough, Swarthmore, Rose Valley, Upper Providence, and Nether Providence, have actually grown less than 1 percent between 2023 and…
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Harcum College Receives Grant to Launch Women’s Flag Football
The Harcum College Athletics Department has received a $5,000 grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences…
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Pennsylvanians Push Limits with Increasingly Creative, Crass Vanity Plates – And Keep Hitting Roadblocks
Pennsylvanians are becoming more creative, and often more crass, with their ideas for vanity plates, but the state keeps saying no, writes Isaac Avilucea for…
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Delaware County Leadership: Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, WSFS Bank
Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at WSFS Bank, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Newark, Del., learning leadership as…
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Albright College in Reading Fights for Survival with Strategic Changes
Albright College in Reading, one of the many higher education options for Chester County students, ended its recent fiscal year with a surplus of over…
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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Bucks County Hospitals, Officials Stay Quiet
The new federal budget includes spending cuts that will most likely affect Bucks County hospitals, but local hospital executives are not yet disclosing the extent,…
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RKL Wealth Management Named One of Nation’s Top 40 Firms by Accounting Today
Accounting Today has ranked RKL Wealth Management 35th in its latest list of top CPA-affiliated investment advisory firms nationwide by assets under management (AUM). With…
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Water, Water Everywhere
It’s a hot summer day. Sweat trickles down your back. Clothing clings to your damp skin. You gaze at the Schuylkill River, longing to dive…
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Newsweek Survey Lists Favorite Convenience Store. The Answers Might Surprise You
Newsweek has released a ranked list of the best convenience store retailers in the nation, based on an independent survey of customers. The good news…
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Widener’s Joana Rodriguez Honored with Promising Professional Award
The Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling has honored Joana Rodriguez with its esteemed James McKeever Promising Professional Award. Rodriguez is senior admissions counselor in…
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Delaware County Leadership: Joel Richardson, Owner and Comedy Producer, SunnyBrook Ballroom and SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook
Joel Richardson, Owner of The SunnyBrook Ballroom in Pottstown and Comedy Producer at SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, spoke with DELCO Today about his active childhood in…
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