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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Gov. Wolf Receives Letter of Support from Economists, Academics for His Minimum Wage Proposal
Gov. Tom Wolf recently revealed a letter signed by nearly 40 academics and economists in support of his proposal to gradually raise the state’s minimum…
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Rates for Severe Childbirth Complications Vary at Delaware County Hospitals
Rates for severe childbirth complications in Delaware County hospitals vary significantly, ranging from some of the highest to some of the lowest in the region,…
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Delco the Statewide Center for Litigation of Opioid Cases, but Some Plaintiffs Want Out
Ever since Delaware County became the first county in Pennsylvania to sue opioid manufacturers 18 months ago, it has become the statewide center for litigation…
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Lidl Asks State for $1 Million for Its Grocery Store in Ridley Township
Lidl, the German supermarket chain, is asking Pennsylvania for $9.5 million in redevelopment grants for six of its stores, one of which is located in…
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Check Out Where ‘Tax-sylvania’ Ranks Among the Most Tax-Expensive States in America
Pennsylvania has the third-highest tax rates in the nation, according to a recently published analysis by WalletHub. For its list of 2019 Tax Rates by…
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Award-Winning Teams from Local Middle Schools Learn What’s So Cool About Manufacturing
With the state and national focus on reviving the manufacturing industry in America, students from 16 middle schools in Chester County and Delaware County endeavored…
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Support for Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Crosses Party Lines for State’s Voters, Not Politicians
Support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has been increasing over the last decade, but lawmakers remain skeptical, writes Bobby Allyn for WHYY. In 2006,…
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Entrepreneurial Activity Up Nationwide; Pennsylvania Lags Behind Other States
When compared to other states, Pennsylvania continues to lag behind in entrepreneurial activity, according to a new report from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, writes…
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Officials to Give Cheyney More Time After PASSHE Chancellor’s Comments Alarm University’s Supporters
Gov. Tom Wolf and leaders of the state university system have agreed to give embattled Cheyney University more time for its transformation efforts, writes Susan…
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Here’s Why Pennsylvania Ranks as One of the Best States for Singles in 2019
Pennsylvanians looking for a romantic partner are in luck, as the Keystone State is one of the best states for singles, according to recently published…
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Pennsylvania’s Political Divide Increases as Voters Continue to Pull Apart from One Another
The midterm election again showed that Pennsylvania’s political divide keeps increasing, with voters pulling even further apart, write Jonathan Lai and Jared Whalen for the…
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In U.S., Students Default on a College Loan Every 28 Seconds. This Local Startup Is Here to Help
Newtown Square-based PayForEd is among the startups helping people navigate their student loans both before and after they go to college, writes Erin Arvedlund for…
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Forty-Seven Men Have Governed Pennsylvania. Only One Hailed from Delco
Out of the 47 men who have served as governor of Pennsylvania, only one called Delaware County his home, according to an editorial in the…
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Gov. Wolf Takes Another Shot at Raising Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
Gov. Tom Wolf is taking another shot at raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, an issue that has plagued him since his election, writes Katie Meyer for…
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Sen. Bob Casey Ends Speculation on Potential Presidential Run
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania stated last week that he would not run for president in the next election, thus ending months of speculation,…
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Crozer-Keystone Moves Drug, Alcohol, Mental Health Services to Hospital Campus in Chester
Crozer-Keystone Health System’s outpatient addiction recovery and mental health services are relocating from Community Hospital to the new Community Campus, located at 301 West 15th…
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Appeals Court Agrees with Local School Districts, Allows Taxation of Land Where Billboards Stand
A Pennsylvania appeals court has given the green light to Delaware County school districts to start taxing land used for billboards, writes Harold Brubaker for…
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Flu Spreads Through Region as ‘Numbers Have Just Rocketed Up’
The number of people affected by flu is on the rise in both the Philadelphia area and Pennsylvania as a whole, especially in recent weeks,…
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