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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What Is a Portfolio Career and How Do You Present It on LinkedIn?
A portfolio career is a perfect fit if you are multi-passionate, curious about many things, and are a lifelong learner. You do you to be…
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Penn State Brandywine Students Join 200 to Share College Education Stories With Elected Officials
Six Penn State Brandywine student leaders shared their Penn State stories with elected officials in Harrisburg during Advocate Penn State Capital Day on April 9. They…
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Delaware County Among 5 Pennsylvania Counties With the Most Distracted Driving Offenders
Delaware County is among the five top counties in Pennsylvania that have the most distracted driver offenders, writes David Mowery for the Reading Eagle, as…
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Battery Manufacturer With Folcroft Ties Owes Workers $22M for Showers
An appeals court has ruled that East Penn Manufacturing in Berks County, with listed facilities in Folcroft, owes $22 million in overtime back wages for…
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Harcum College Names Jordan A. Harris as Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient
Pennsylvania House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan A. Harris is confirmed as speaker and will also receive an honorary doctorate in Political Science at Harcum College’s…
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This Chester County State Park is an Underrated Hidden Gem of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is home to 124 state parks, but Chester County has a particular hidden gem, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. French Creek State Park…
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Pennsylvania Is One of Best States to Work Remotely
Although the number of remote workers has declined locally and nationwide, opportunities for telework remain, and Pennsylvania ranks among the top states with favorable conditions…
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Crozer Health’s Hospitals Still Open But More Cash Requested
Prospect Medical Holdings, the bankrupt owners of Crozer Health, had said it would close Crozer Health’s last two hospitals Thursday morning if it didn’t receive…
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Here’s How Villanova Quietly Came on the Scene for the Rosemont College Merger
Rosemont College in Rosemont has been planning a merger for a while, years, in fact, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Officials brought in…
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Immaculata University Offers New Clarinet Choir for Local Clarinetists
The Immaculata University Music Department is launching the Immaculata Clarinet Choir with a kick-off concert on Saturday, May 10, at 1:00 PM in Alumnae Hall…
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Chester County Achieves Fastest Population Growth in Pennsylvania
Chester County has seen the highest influx of residents in Pennsylvania over the last four years, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s New High-Tech Robot Helping to Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Contamination
Aqua Pennsylvania continues to lead the way in protecting public water systems through advanced testing of drinking water for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as…
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Join FirstBank Charitable Foundation’s Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit 2025
The FirstBank Charitable Foundation will host its second annual Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit on May 7 from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM at the Chester County History…
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West Chester University Inaugurates 16th President
Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, DPhil, was inaugurated as West Chester University’s (WCU) 16th President and, historically, its second woman president during a formal investiture ceremony on Friday,…
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Delaware County’s Ghost Gun Ban Is Official Amid Push Back
Delaware County Council made it official Wednesday when it voted unanimously to ban ghost guns and automatic weapon converters, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia…
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This Delaware County Public High School Got Noticed Again by U.S. News & World Report
2024 U.S. News & World Report education rankings place seven high schools in the Philadelphia region among Pennsylvania’s top 20 public high schools, including one…
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Penn State Brandywine Teams Up With Delaware County for Library Access
Since 2018, the libraries at several Penn State campuses — Brandywine, Fayette, Mont Alto and University Park — have entered into collaborative agreements with their…
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Gather Place Museum Launches Inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff
Gather Place Museum in conjunction with Experience Yardley, is happy to host its inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff Event—the first-ever held in Bucks county…
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