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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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Protect Pipes Ahead of Winter Storm Fern
With Winter Storm Fern set to affect 180 million Americans this weekend, Aqua Pennsylvania is urging customers to take immediate steps to prevent frozen pipes, which can result…
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13 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Chester County
Moving to Chester County looks simple from the outside. Strong schools. Open space. Easy access to Philadelphia. Those headlines sell the move fast. What they…
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Pennsylvania Listed as 6th Worst State in the Country to Start a Business
In a recent study, WalletHub created a ranking of the best and worst states to start a business, and Pennsylvania was placed at No. 45, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. According to…
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Valley Forge & Montco Primed for a Historic Year
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the official Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County, has positioned Montco for a once-in-a-generation opportunity to capitalize…
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Residential Future of Kennett Square’s NVF Site Debated
During the January 5 Kennett Square Borough Council meeting, debate and opposition emerged on whether to advertise rezoning the National Vulcanized Fiber (NVF) company site from industrial to…
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Consumers in Philadelphia Region Pull Back on Spending, Fed Reports
With strong economic growth but a slowing labor market last year, a theme of 2026 will be “waiting for clarity,” according to Federal Reserve Bank…
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Prospect Medical Asks Court Permission to Dispose of Patient Records
Prospect Medical Holdings is seeking court approval to dispose of 470,000 patient records and save itself $350,000 a year in annual storage costs, writes John…
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Stronger Communities Start Local: S&T Bank Donates $1,500 to Support Chester Economic Development Authority
S&T Bank continues to demonstrate its commitment to community-focused banking with a recent $1,500 donation to the Chester Economic Development Authority (CEDA). The contribution will…
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Chester County Boys’ Basketball Teams Eye Successful 2025-26 Campaign
Chester County boys’ basketball teams are aiming for another successful season, with a strong chance of achieving their goal, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Coatesville’s Red…
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These Are the Best Family-Owned Fried Chicken Spots in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania is home to several family-owned restaurants that offer fried chicken that tastes almost like home, and you can find some of those spots in…
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PHILADELPHIA Careers: The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial…
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PFAS Treatment, Infrastructure Investment, and the Power of Partnerships
Last month, we completed the installation of our tenth PFAS treatment facility since 2018 at our Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County.…
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Penn Community Bank Executive Takes the Dance Floor to Support Ann Silverman Clinic
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in Eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to share that Bernard Tynes, Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Banking…
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Stephen Sheetz’ Successful Expansion Helped Fuel Wawa Rivalry
A Pennsylvania food feud continues between Delaware County-based Wawa and Altoona-based Sheetz, even with the recent death of Sheetz CEO Stephen G. Sheetz, writes Emily…
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Focus Healthcare Partners Affiliate Acquires Senior Living Community in West Chester
A Chicago-based Focus Healthcare Partners affiliate has acquired Bellingham at West Chester, a 274-unit senior living community, for $27.05 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Set…
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Coatesville’s Last Remaining Bank Acquired for $55 Million
Founded more than a century ago, Presence Bank, Coatesville’s last remaining bank, has been acquired by Norwood Financial Corp. in a $54.9 million deal, writes Jeff Blumenthal…
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New Jersey Widens Its Minimum Wage Lead Over Pennsylvania with Latest Hike
New Jersey’s minimum wage rose again last week to $15.92 from $15.49, further extending the already double lead over Pennsylvania, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The…
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More Than a Store: Why Wawa Is Part of Daily Life in the Delaware Valley
There’s a moment most people in the Delaware Valley know well. The car idles. The radio hums. You’re not quite ready to go home, or…
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