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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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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TD Bank Closing 51 Branches Nationwide, Including One in Chester County
As part of a move toward a digital-centric retail model, TD Bank intends to close 51 branches across 12 states, including one that is in…
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This West Philly Organization is Providing An Alternative for SNAP Recipients With Its Food First Pantry
Officials announced late Monday, November 3, they would use about $5 billion from a U.S. Department of Agriculture to restore some of the benefits Supplemental…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs, Manor College
Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs at Manor College, spoke with Philadelphia Today about growing up in a blended family in Bucks County, where she…
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S&T Bancorp Appoints Stephanie Doliveira to Board of Directors
S&T Bancorp welcomes Stephanie N. Doliveira, who will join its board of directors. She has also been appointed as a director of S&T Bank. With…
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TD Bank to Close 6 Philadelphia-Area Branches Amid Plan to Shutter 51 Across the U.S.
TD Bank has announced its plans to close 51 branches across 12 U.S. states, including six in the Philadelphia area, writes Justin Heinze for Patch.…
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Philadelphia Proving to Be Fertile Ground for West Coast Winemakers
Two local winemakers who decided to move from the West Coast found fertile ground in Philadelphia, writes Emily Kovach for Grid Magazine. Tom Caruso spent…
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Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Celebrate 20 Years of Tree Plantings
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and Aqua Pennsylvania celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Trees for Watersheds grant program with a commemorative planting event at…
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2 Homeless Shelters Closing in Delaware County as Funds Dry Up
Two homeless shelters in Delaware County and a rental assistance program are shutting down in four days because of the state budget impasse, writes Ximena…
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Revolutionary-Era Gunboat Built Near Philadelphia in 1770s Finds New Forever Home
A Revolutionary War-era gunboat, likely built near Philadelphia in the 1770s and later discovered buried beneath the World Trade Center wreckage, has found its permanent…
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William Penn Runs Out of Cash in January Without a State Budget
William Penn School District will run out of money to operate its schools by the end of January, said Superintendent Eric Becoats at a Monday…
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Rising Health Insurance Costs Loom for Philadelphia as Federal Aid Ends
Nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians could be facing sharp increases in their health insurance costs next year as the federal assistance that has been helping keep premiums…
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Ex-Biden Aide from South Philly Latest to Join Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District Race
Pablo McConnie-Saad, a 39-year-old progressive millennial and former Biden aide from South Philadelphia, has announced his entry into the already crowded race for Pennsylvania’s Third…
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American Water and Essential Utilities to Combine as a Leading Regulated U.S. Water and Wastewater Utility
American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc.’s Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger,…
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Newtown’s Exact Solar Celebrates 20 Years of Service Across the Mid-Atlantic
Newtown-based Exact Solar, founded by Mark and Dara Bortman, is celebrating twenty years of installing solar systems throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, writes Aaron Nichols for…
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Philadelphia Students Are Showing Improvements in Several Key Areas, But Not All, New Data Shows
Philadelphia students are showing an upward trajectory in key areas over the past three years, such as test scores and attendance, but there is still…
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Fall Bird Migration Is On, Making Wissahickon Valley Park Prime Bird-Spotting Destination
Many bird species are moving across Pennsylvania during their fall migration south, making Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia a prime spot for bird watching, writes…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program and Its Impact on Community Health
Every October, Lead Poisoning Prevention Week serves as a national reminder that protecting our drinking water systems isn’t just about improving infrastructure you can’t physically…
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