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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Like ‘Mare,’ ‘Task’ Actors Had to Learn That Crazy Delco Accent
Delaware County is once again featured in an HBO series from Brad Ingelsby, requiring the actors to turn to the same dialect coach, Susanne Sulby,…
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Fall Bird Migration Is On, Making Wissahickon Valley Park Prime Bird-Spotting Destination
Many bird species are moving across Pennsylvania during their fall migration south, making Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia a prime spot for bird watching, writes…
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Newtown’s Exact Solar Celebrates 20 Years of Service Across the Mid-Atlantic
Newtown-based Exact Solar, founded by Mark and Dara Bortman, is celebrating twenty years of installing solar systems throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, writes Aaron Nichols for…
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Widener Announces Students Named to Homecoming Court, Royals
Widener University in Chester announced the students named to its homecoming court for 2025. Members of the court are nominated by their peers for their…
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Fall Colors Await. Check Out These Hiking and Walking Trails in Delaware County
A chill in the air brings autumn colors and an opportunity to hike past some beautiful foliage, writes Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program and Its Impact on Community Health
Every October, Lead Poisoning Prevention Week serves as a national reminder that protecting our drinking water systems isn’t just about improving infrastructure you can’t physically…
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Gallery at DCCC Hosts ‘Dimensions: Jaime Brett Treadwell’ Oct. 27-Dec. 5
The Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) presents Dimensions: Jaime Brett Treadwell as its annual contemporary exhibition in the Art Gallery, located in Room 2305 in…
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Aqua PA Awarded $35M in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Treatment at Delaware County Water Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The funding, totaling $35…
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Penn State Brandywine Garden Takes First in Delaware County Contest
The Penn State Brandywine Campus Garden, led by Garden Manager Emily Dozor, continues to be a growing success as it recently won first place in…
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Celebrating 50+ Years of Healing on Oct. 25: WCU’s Nursing Programs Help Mend National Healthcare Workforce Shortage
West Chester University’s (WCU) Nursing Programs are celebrating 50+ years of healing, producing thousands of nurses who are addressing the nation’s critical healthcare workforce shortage.…
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Wawa/Sheetz Are Fairly Evenly Matched in Battle for Business
A perceived Wawa-Sheetz rivalry has been a focus for decades in Pennsylvania as both companies work to dominate the Keystone State, writes Ryan Deto for…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Makes Generous Donation to Beaver Falls Fire Department, Library
Aqua Pennsylvania recently revelaed its donation of a combined $1.25 million to the Beaver Falls Fire Department and the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls.…
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Two Equine Farms in Chester County Permanently Preserved from Development
The Shapiro Administration recently invested more than $5.7 million to purchase development rights for 2,079 acres on 24 farms in 14 counties, including Chester County. The joint…
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LionCage Pitch Competition Offers Entrepreneurs Exposure, Chance for Cash Winnings
Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) are partnering to deliver the 2025 LionCage Pitch Competition on…
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Want to Be in Pennsylvania’s 1%? Here’s the Income You’ll Need
To rank in the top one percent of earners in Pennsylvania, residents need an income of $605,333, which is the 24th highest total in the…
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Immaculata University Presents Fall Theater Production ‘Curtains!’ — Nov. 14-16
The annual fall production of the Immaculata University Cue & Curtain Theatre group is Curtains! a play by Craig Sodaro. Performances start on Friday, Nov.…
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Granite Run Promenade in Media Active with Health Centers, Food Hall
New luxury apartments being built at the Promenade at Granite Run in Media will also have two health centers opening in the next few months…
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Ride the Cyclone Musical Gets Delco Debut at Barnstormers
Barnstormers Theater director Andrew John Mitchell thinks a lot of folks in Delaware County are going to like the theater’s upcoming production of Ride the…
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