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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Chester Springs’ Conor Flanagan Knows How to Market Chocolatey Goodness
Conor Flanagan is the senior brand manager of Hershey’s, the large Pennsylvania-based multinational chocolate company, writes staff for Jepson School of Leadership Studies. “When I…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES in Downingtown provides staff that work with children and adults who have various behavioral health needs. CCRES has several job openings. Staff work in…
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Washington Post: Rural Pennsylvania Facing Population Loss
The sharp decline in rural population has put Pennsylvania at the forefront of a national discourse on the viability of America’s small towns that have…
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West Chester University Addresses National Teacher Pipeline Shortage, Teaching Schools to ‘Grow Their Own’
For West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Education and Social Work, the answer to fixing the current national teacher pipeline shortage can be found in…
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Former Governor: The Legislature Should Reject Any Attempt to Create a Different Tax Rate for So-Called ‘Skill Game’ Devices
Twenty years ago this week, I was in my second year as Governor. My team and I were in the midst of negotiating the State…
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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Up 8.7 Percent From a Year Ago
Pennsylvania gaming revenue soared to $521 million in May, according to Rege Behe for CDC Gaming Reports. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported an 8.7…
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Swarthmore’s Broad Table Tavern Provides Farm-to-Table Dining
With an abundance of Pennsylvania farms, the farm-to-table restaurant experience can’t be far behind. A diversity of locally-produced food and drink is available thanks to…
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First Bank Launches Digital Account Opening Solution
First Bank has launched a new Digital Business and Consumer Account Opening experience powered by Narmi, a leading provider of digital banking solutions. The new experience will…
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PA Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Highlights Delaware County Gun Violence Reduction Success
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited Delaware County Thursday to highlight proposed state investments to reduce gun violence, touting successes already seen locally, writes Max…
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Research Award Funds Penn State Brandywine Faculty Project on Scientific Workforce
Penn State recently announced the recipients of the inaugural Presidential Public Impact Research Awards (PPIRA), a new program designed to support faculty and students who…
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When the Heat Is On, You’re Going to Need a Delaware County Ice Cream Fix
The heat is definitely with us this weekend so now’s a good time to familiarize yourself with the best Delaware County ice cream shops around.…
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Wall Street Journal: Penn State’s New Palmer Museum of Art Earns High Marks, But There is Something Lacking
The new Palmer Museum of Art at Pennsylvania State University gets high marks for its handsome and ample spaces, but its isolated location is a…
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Retro Norristown Sandwich Shop Has Statewide Reputation for One, Single Menu Item
Regional signature dishes are common: Chicago deep-dish pizza; New England chowder; New York bagels. But Pennsylvanians excel at so many foods — cheesesteaks, scrapple, soft…
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Operation Rebrand on LinkedIn
Sometimes, it’s the foreplay and the teasers that make things fun, especially when change is about to happen. Operation Rebrand is about to happen. The…
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Community Support Could Secure $200 Million for Trail Development in Greater Philadelphia
More trails to walk, run, ride, and enjoy could be coming to the Greater Philadelphia region soon, thanks to potential landmark funding from the Delaware…
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These State Routes Are the Deadliest to Drive in Pennsylvania
Two of Pennsylvania’s deadliest routes are Route 611 with 13 average fatalities a year, and Route 309, which has 7.6 per fatlities year, writes Evan…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES in Downingtown, provides staff that work with children and adults who have various behavioral health needs. CCRES has several job openings. Staff work in…
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Nearly 1,500 WSFS Associates Volunteer Across the Region for ‘We Stand for Service Day’
Nearly 1,500 WSFS Bank associates volunteered at more than 130 community organizations across the region on June 12 as part of the bank’s second annual…
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