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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Could Taylor Swift Be Moving to Bucks County?
A rumor is spreading that the 34-year-old singer-songwriter and self-made billionaire Taylor Swift may have bought a home in Doylestown in August, writes Michele Haddon…
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Philadelphia Continues to Lose Residents After Decades of Considerable Gains
After two decades of regaining some of its residents, Philadelphia is once again seeing its population shrink, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. After a…
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Rockefeller Group Plans New Warehouse Next to Former Prison in Holmesburg
A huge, new warehouse is currently being planned next to the former Holmesburg Prison, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new 191,000-square-foot speculative…
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Pennsylvania Sanctions Girls’ Flag Football as High School Sport
Girls’ flag football is now a PIAA-sanctioned high school sport, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sport recorded a meteoric rise from an…
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Lincoln University President to Serve as Vice Chair of Pennsylvania’s New Higher Education Board
Brenda Allen, president of Lincoln University, will serve as vice chair of Pennsylvania’s new higher education board tasked with creating a strategic plan and improving…
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Craving Apple Cider This Fall? Here’s Some Delaware County Options
Pumpkin spice isn’t the only fall delicacy out there. Autumn connoisseurs will also be tracking down another favorite—apple cider. Whether it’s cooled in the fridge,…
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New Alcohol Law Allows Pennsylvanians to Buy Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzers at Grocery Stores and Gas Stations
Thanks to Pennsylvania’s newest alcohol law, canned cocktails and hard seltzers are now available to buy at grocery stores and gas stations statewide, according to…
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Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities
With Pennsylvania’s general election just 46 days away, data from AARP shows that voters age 50 plus decide elections, and they want politicians to address…
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Chester County Unveils Initiative for Mental Health Support and Housing Solutions
Chester County recently unveiled its Human Needs Network, aimed at combating a mental health pandemic, housing crisis, food insecurity, and more, writes Kenny Cooper for…
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PHILADELPHIA Careers — S&T Bank
S&T Bank’s mission is to build relationships rooted in excellent performance and long-standing trust. Founded in 1902, the bank endeavors to be a reliable resource, a…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Javonna Wylie, President and CEO, Chester County OIC
Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in West Chester and how living in a college…
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Pennsylvania Is Nation’s Second-ranked Destination for Out-of-state Freshman College Students
Pennsylvania ranked in second place among the top destinations for freshman out-of-state college students in the nation, according to a new survey by a Harrisburg-based…
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S&T Bank Has Been Named a 2024 “Pittsburgh Post-Gazette” Top Workplaces Winner
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently held an event to recognize the Pittsburgh Top Workplaces this year, and S&T Bank was ranked sixth among the list of 99…
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High-end Steakhouse Capital Grille Officially Opens at Village at Newtown Shopping Center
The Capital Grille marked the official opening of its doors at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, writes Jeff…
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Pennsylvania Will Have Longer Happy Hours Thanks to New Liquor Rules
Starting September 13, Pennsylvania will have longer happy hours under new state rules that will allow drinking establishments to increase their discounting from 14 to…
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Ukrainian Refugee To Begin New Life at Manor College
The sirens blared across the city of Mukachevo. It was 3:00 AM in the city an hour away from the Slovakian and Hungarian borders in…
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Widener University Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Trustees
Widener University has named two new members, Scott Reid, Marcia Zaruba O’Connor, to its Board of Trustees. The appointments took effect in May and their…
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SEPTA Plans to Increase Fares Through Discount Eliminations, Other Adjustments
Amid a financial crisis that has created a $240 million operating deficit, SEPTA is planning to increase fares by removing some customer discounts and implementing…
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