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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Longtime CEO of Montgomery County-based Redeemer Health Set to Retire in July
Michael B. Laign, the longtime CEO of Montgomery County-based health system Redeemer Health, is retiring next month, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Wall Street Journal: Penn State’s New Palmer Museum of Art Earns High Marks, But There is Something Lacking
The new Palmer Museum of Art at Pennsylvania State University gets high marks for its handsome and ample spaces, but its isolated location is a…
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Jason and Travis Kelce Are Now the Proud Owners of Garage Beer
Jason Kelce is not sitting still in retirement. Jason and his brother Travis have teamed up to become “significant’ owners and operators of Ohio-based Garage…
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Operation Rebrand on LinkedIn
Sometimes, it’s the foreplay and the teasers that make things fun, especially when change is about to happen. Operation Rebrand is about to happen. The…
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Germantown YWCA Saved Thanks to Controversial Pennsylvania Law
Germantown YWCA, which had set vacant for almost two decades, was saved thanks to a rare use of a controversial Pennsylvania law, writes Aaron Moselle…
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Community Support Could Secure $200 Million for Trail Development in Greater Philadelphia
More trails to walk, run, ride, and enjoy could be coming to the Greater Philadelphia region soon, thanks to potential landmark funding from the Delaware…
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Wawa Begins in the Midwest With It Largest Expansion Ever
Wawa’s largest expansion has begun. The Delaware County convenience store chain broke ground for its first stores in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana this month and…
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Nearly 1,500 WSFS Associates Volunteer Across the Region for ‘We Stand for Service Day’
Nearly 1,500 WSFS Bank associates volunteered at more than 130 community organizations across the region on June 12 as part of the bank’s second annual…
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Chester County Creameries Taking Part in Ice Cream Trail This Summer
Bring your appetite to “Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail,” which is back this summer to provide visitors with delicious homemade ice cream and maybe learn…
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2 Local Bridges Have Several Layers of Protection Against Kind of Ships That Brought Down Baltimore Bridge
As container ships continue to increase in size, the question is whether the infrastructure that protects bridges from being hit by huge vessels can keep…
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General Recreation Designs All-Inclusive Playground in Lower Paxton Township
The latest improvements to the 41-acre Brightbill Park in Lower Paxton Township includes a new inclusive, multi-part playground designed by General Recreation Inc. of Newtown…
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Source Brewing Plans to Open New 10,000-Square-Foot Brewery in Manayunk
New Jersey-based Source Brewing is planning to add a second Philadelphia location to join its Fishtown one with a new 10,000-square-foot brewery in Manayunk, writes…
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These Are Some of the Best Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in Philadelphia
PA Eats has rounded up 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania, and three Philadelphia locations are on the list, writes Leigh Green for…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike to Replace All Toll Booths with Overhead Readers
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is planning to replace all toll booths along the turnpike with gantries, overhead structures with sensors that charge tolls to vehicles…
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IBX’s Friendly Farm Stands Help Seniors Make Healthy Food Choices, Build Strong Connections with Neighbors
Independence Blue Cross has been helping seniors in the Philadelphia region make healthy food choices and connect with their neighbors through Friendly Farm Stands. These…
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Harcum College Welcomes Displaced UArts and DCAD Students
Harcum College, a private associate degree-granting institution on the Main Line, is responding to the recent closures of the University of the Arts (UArts) and…
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What Pennsylvania’s New Cellphone Ban While Driving Entails
A new state law that will take effect next year has banned drivers in Pennsylvania from talking on a handheld device while driving, writes Gillian…
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Want to Make Attending College More Affordable, But They Have Different Ideas
Pennsylvania lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are entering into the budget season with the aim of making college more affordable, writes Stephen Caurso…
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