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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Eastern University Offers Total Tuition Award to Pennsylvania Residents
As part of its mission to make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone, Eastern University offers an award covering the total tuition of qualifying students…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES jobs are available for people in the behavioral health field who want to improve the lives of children and adults. CCRES staffers work in…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces 8,400 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 8,400 feet of aging water mains in Nether Providence and Upper Darby townships. The company is upgrading cast iron water…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs More than 17,000 Feet of Water Mains in Chester County
Aqua Pennsylvania is installing approximately 17,000 feet of water mains in West Brandywine and Caln townships and Downingtown Borough. The company is tying in ductile…
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Ellis Preserve Developer Equus Capital Partners Makes $124M Land Acquisition
Newtown Square-based Equus Capital Partners has expanded its reach in the Charlotte, North Carolina area after acquiring 1.2 million square feet of industrial space, writes…
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FBI Raids and Cold Feet: Inside the Disrupted 1942 Nazi Plot to Blow up Pennsylvania Railroad’s Horseshoe Curve
A Nazi plot to blow up a Pennsylvania Railroad, namely Altoona’s famous “Horseshoe Curve,” and a cryolite metals plant in Philadelphia, among other targets, failed…
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How A/V Equipment Can Transform Learning and Development with Haverford Systems
In both corporate and educational environments, training rooms serve as a hub for learning and development. These spaces facilitate knowledge transfer, skill building, and collaboration,…
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2 Pennsylvania State Senators Are Proposing a ‘Jason Kelce Day’ on June 2
Is Pennsylvania ready for a Jason Kelce Day? There’s definitely political will here in the Philadelphia region, but what’s the feeling in Pittsburgh Steelers territory?…
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March Could Bring Some Northern Lights to Southern Pennsylvania
March could be the month that Southern Pennsylvania gets some Northern Lights (aurora borealis). While not very common, when the conditions are right, states like…
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6 Delaware County High Schools Rank in Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Radnor High School continues to rank high among the best public schools in Pennsylvania, one of six Delaware County high schools. According to Niche.com, Radnor…
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Breaking Barriers: Girls’ Wrestling Is Gaining Momentum Across Pennsylvania and Beyond
Girls’ wrestling, which was sanctioned by Pennsylvania under a year ago, is the fastest-growing high school sport nationally, writes Marc Levy for The Morning Call.…
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Immaculata University and Moravian University Partner To Provide Discounted Graduate Pathways for Music Therapy Majors
Under a new agreement between Immaculata and Moravian universities, graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Music at Moravian receive guaranteed preferred acceptance into Immaculata’s graduate…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES is looking for people who want to improve the lives of children and adults working in the behavioral health field. CCRES jobs take place…
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State’s Chief Transformation Officer Aims to Simplify How Pennsylvania Does Business, Unravel Red Tape
Pennsylvania is known as a notoriously tough place to start or run a business, but its new Chief Transformation Officer Ben Kirshner is working on…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation Maximizes Its Impact Through Powerful Partnerships
The FirstBank Charitable Foundation (FBCF), formerly known as The Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation, was founded in 2008 with a clear mission to improve local communities…
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Delaware County Leadership: Courtney Kelly, Executive Director of Admission, Widener University
Courtney Kelly, executive director of admission at Widener University, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She stayed active in sports and…
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Penn State Campuses Partner With Community Colleges for Student Opportunities
Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and the state’s community colleges have announced a new collaboration to expand educational opportunities in Pennsylvania and remove barriers to degree…





































