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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2 Philadelphia Bridges to Be Renovated Thanks to Federal Grant Money
Two bridges over the Wissahickon Creek in Northwest Philadelphia will be rebuilt to help them withstand the pressures of traffic and climate-driven increased flooding thanks…
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Federal Donuts & Chicken Continues Expansion With Plans to Open 3 New PA Locations
Federal Donuts & Chicken, a fast-casual franchise from James Beard award-winning chef Michael Solomonov, is continuing to expand in Pennsylvania with 3 new locations, writes…
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Philly Metro Is Safe from Rare Cicada Co-emergence
While several states are currently bracing for a potential cicada invasion in the following few months, the Philadelphia area is in the clear for now,…
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Shapiro Admin Offers $500K Grants for PA Farm Bill To Boost Ag Ed, Healthy School Foods
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding revealed that Pennsylvania’s Farm-to-School Grant program is offering schools and childhood centers to apply for up to $15,000 for eligible projects.…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation Hosts Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Today, May 9
Today, May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation is hosting its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. The Summit is at the Chester County History…
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AARP Pennsylvania Releases New Poll Indicating that Voters 50+ Could Tip the Scales in 2024
On May 7, AARP Pennsylvania released a 2024 statewide election survey that shows candidates for President, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Pennsylvanians ages 50…
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WSJ: During His Time in Office, Gov. Shapiro Earns Reputation of Being Competent, Pragmatic, and Sure-Footed
Since he took over as the Governor of Pennsylvania, Upper Dublin’s Josh Shapiro has earned a reputation for being competent, pragmatic, and sure-footed in a…
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Doylestown’s Fred Beans Acquires Four Dealerships in Abington, Boosts Regional Footprint
Fred Beans, a prominent dealer based in Doylestown, has expanded its reach by acquiring four dealerships and a collision center in Montgomery County from Northern…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation To Host Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit May 9
On May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation will present its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. The Summit will be held at the…
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Now an Elite Scholar, Downingtown STEM Student Earns National Merit Corporate Scholarship
Maryann Nazareth, a student at Downingtown STEM Academy, has earned a National Merit Corporate Scholarship, making her one of the most elite scholars in the…
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WSJ: Regulators Seize Philadelphia Bank, Republic First, and Sell It to Fulton Bank
In the latest development in what has been a tumultuous several months for Republic First, regulators have seized the bank and sold it to fellow…
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Temple University Receives $500K Grant, Opens New Community Space To Help People With Disabilities
Temple University recently received a $500,000 grant from the Department of Education, which has been used to create a new community space at Morgan Hall…
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Pennsylvania Court Rules Perrier Is Not French Mineral Water but Soda, Making It Taxable
A Pennsylvania court ruled that Perrier, which has been marketed as French mineral water in the United States for over a century, is instead a…
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Women in Pennsylvania Are Giving Birth Later
The number of Pennsylvania women who are deciding to have babies in their 30s and 40s has increased significantly compared to 25 years ago, according…
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Builder Toll Brothers Buys 22-Acre Site in Downingtown with Plans for Development
Toll Brothers has purchased a 22-acre site in Downingtown with plans to construct 89 townhouses on the property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business…
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This Bowling Alley Was Voted the Best in Philadelphia
The Keystone recently did a voter’s choice survey on the top bowling alleys in Pennsylvania, and Harp & Crown was selected as the top one…
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Holy Family University, Buckley Construction, Building Trades Council Host Appreciation Luncheon for I-95 Workers
Holy Family University, in collaboration with Buckley Construction and the Building Trades Council, will host I-95 workers and their families from the Building Trades Council,…
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Penn Community Bank Launches New Business-Focused Magazine
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has launched its new business magazine, Mutual Interest. Building on the bank’s much-anticipated quarterly economic newsletters,…
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