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 Center for STEM Inclusion Boosts Local STEM Education in Key Areas
Kicking off the new academic year with a spate of new programming is the WCU Center for STEM Inclusion, an academic enrichment center dedicated to empowering…
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Media Borough Named Best Place to Retire in Pennsylvania
SmartAsset continues to give high marks to this small but thriving Delaware County borough as the best place for a Pennsylvania retirement, writes Deb Kiner…
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WSFS Bank Donates $50,000 to Nonprofit Organizing 250th Birthday Celebrations for Navy, Marine Corps
WSFS Bank has donated $50,000 to Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, a nonprofit organizing 250th birthday celebrations for the Navy and Marine Corps in Philadelphia…
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A Montgomery County Trail Was Crowned Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Montgomery County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you…
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River House at Odette’s Among 15 Best Weekend Getaways in Pennsylvania
The River House at Odette’s in New Hope has made the list of 15 best getaways in Pennsylvania, writes Lauren Dana Ellman for Travel +…
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Wawa’s First Store in Central Pennsylvania Set to Open in September
Wawa’s first central PA store, solidly in Sheetz territory, is set to open Sept. 19 along West Harrisburg Pike in Lower Swatara Township near Middletown…
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Wawa ‘Cheers to Classrooms’ Toasts Teachers With Free Coffee
Wawa, Inc., announces its “Cheers to Classrooms” initiative is back toasting teachers and school staff with free any size hot coffee from Monday, Sept. 2…
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Chester’s Plan Out of Bankruptcy Taps Public Utility Assets
The City of Chester can move beyond bankruptcy by generating annual revenue from its water, wastewater and stormwater assets, while keeping those assets in public…
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As Wealth Migrates, Philadelphia Loses Income While Collar Counties Fluctuate
As residents continue flocking to the suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income from 2021 to 2022 in Pennsylvania, while Chester County is…
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First Bank To Expand in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
First Bank plans to open new branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this fall, with a focus on providing enhanced convenience and exceptional service to retirees,…
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Immaculata University Alumnus Uses Degree To Spur Local and International Business
Denzell Wallace ’21 successfully combined his passion for government work with his communication skills in his role as Director of Communications and Marketing for the…
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Community Remembers Renowned Kennett Square Geologist, Published Researcher
Mary Emma Wagner, of Kennett Square, geologist, published researcher, and retired adjunct professor of geology at the University of Pennsylvania, has passed away at age…
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Forest & Main Brewing Company Takes ‘Locally Sourced’ to Heart
Pennsylvania is home to a lot of great beer, but many of these breweries source their grains and other materials from out of state. Emily…
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Romano’s Stromboli in Essington Declared Winner of 2024 ‘Flavored by Philly’ Contest
A journey of taste testing and passionate voting has determined that Romano’s Stromboli: Special Hot Chips is the 2024 “Flavored by Philly” Herr’s contest winner.…
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VP Nominee Tim Walz Gets Caught Up in Wawa/Sheetz Debate
Pennsylvania’s decades-long Sheetz or Wawa debate has latched on to Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz, writes Bill Shannon for YourErie. Walz, current governor of…
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Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically…
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This 1930s Haverford Tudor Among 10 Most Expensive Sold in 2024
A breathtaking 1930s Haverford Tudor home is one of the 10 most expensive homes sold so far this year in the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan…
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PLCB’s Latest ‘Limited-Release Lottery’ Includes 1,252 Bottles of Rare Whiskeys
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s rare whiskey lottery offers spirit aficionados the chance to buy a $7,499.99 bottle of bourbon, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia…
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