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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JAG Physical Therapy Moves into Havertown in Expansion Plan
JAG Physical Therapy continues to move into the Philadelphia market with the recent purchase of Penn Therapy Associates in Havertown, writes John George for Philadelphia…
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Hidden in the Walls: Uncovering Forgotten Home Features
Houses have always reflected the technology, lifestyles, and culture of their times. Across the decades, American homeowners tailored their homes to fit their visual preferences…
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Chester County Home to Two of Pennsylvania’s Highest-Scoring School Districts
Two Chester County school districts rank among the best in the state according to standardized test scores, writes Ethan Lott for Philadelphia Business Journal. Unionville-Chadds…
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Call Her Daddy’ Host Alex Cooper’s Childhood Home in Newtown Sold
Alex Cooper’s childhood home in Newtown was sold in May, just five months after the media mogul bought her parents a house in Los Angeles,…
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Eastern University Ranks Among Fastest Alternative Teacher Certification Programs in Pennsylvania
Eastern University ranks eighth out of 25 schools listed on TeachingCertificationDegrees.com’s list of the Fastest Alternative Teaching Certification Programs in Pennsylvania for 2025. With a 12-month completion…
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Bucks County Among List of Pennsylvania Counties Facing a Teacher Shortage
Bucks County is among many other Pennsylvania counties facing a teacher shortage. Officials are calling the shortage “moderate,” writes Chris Ullery in the Bucks County…
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These 2 Delaware County Firms Make ‘Best to Work for’ List
Two top Delaware County employers not only made Fortune’s 2024 list of the top 100 Best Companies to Work for in the US, they also…
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Delaware County Health Department Workers Ask for a Union
Delaware County Health Department workers informed Delaware County Council members June 14 they were forming a union and asked for their support, writes Billy Kauffman…
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See How Delaware County Ranks for Resident Life Expectancy
Delaware County is among the top 25 Pennsylvania counties with the longest life expectancy, but it ranked toward the higher end of the list, according…
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Red-Light Cameras Coming to Lower Merion’s Busiest Intersections
Last week, Lower Merion’s Board of Commissioners advanced an ordinance moving the township closer to installing red-light cameras at several busy intersections, writes Denali Sagner…
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Shakespeare Enters the Skill Games Debate
“The lady doth protest too much” is a famous line from Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. The expression is used in everyday speech to indicate doubt of…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Celebrates Project Milestone at Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania reached a milestone in the $14.3 million construction project at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield. With a turn of a…
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Historic Preservation Grants Target Pennsylvania Locations Including 1 in Delaware County
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is awarding just over $2 million in Keystone Historic Preservation grants, including $100,000 to the Rose Valley Centennial Foundation…
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Widener University 2025 Alumni Awards Honor 5 Individuals
The biennial 2025 Alumni Awards at Widener University are a celebration of the outstanding impact and achievements of graduates, as well as current students, faculty,…
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Pennsylvania Holding $135M in Unclaimed Property for Bucks County Residents
The Pennsylvania Treasury holds over $135 million in unclaimed property belonging to Bucks County residents, ready to be claimed by the rightful owners, writes Chris…
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Child Care Costs Continue Rising Across Pennsylvania and United States
The cost of child care nationwide continues to climb, with prices climbing by 29 percent between 2020 and 2024, a rate that outpaces overall inflation,…







































