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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Are Pennsylvanians Too Gullible? New Survey Points To Yes
Pennsylvanians may be a bit too gullible, according to a new survey that ranks the state among the five most gullible in the nation, writes…
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Sofiia Ogerchuk Names 2026 Mother Josaphat Medal Recipient
Sofiia Ogerchuk of Lviv, Ukraine, received the 2026 Mother Josaphat Medal. The medalrepresents the highest honor a student can receive while at Manor College. Ogerchuk…
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Harcum College Invites Community to ‘Fuel the Hustle: Exploring Entrepreneurship’ Panel Event
Harcum College invites students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community members to “Fuel the Hustle: Exploring Entrepreneurship,” an engaging panel discussion designed to spotlight the mindset, strategies,…
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Bauman’s Keeps Century-Old Tradition Alive with Its Apple Butter
Bauman’s in Sassamansville has been keeping an over a century-old Pennsylvania agricultural tradition alive with its popular apple butter, writes Miranda Watson for Edible Philly.…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Supports West Chester Food Cupboard with New Emergency Generator
West Chester Food Cupboard (WCFC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, celebrated today the installation of a new generator that will allow the Chester County facility to…
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WSJ: Pet Insurance Costs in Pennsylvania, What Philadelphia Dog and Cat Owners Should Know
Veterinary care costs keep rising across Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. Emergency visits, surgeries, and long-term treatment plans add up fast. A recent Wall Street…
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Explore Your Future at Harcum College’s Spring Open House on Apr. 11
Harcum College invites prospective and accepted students to its Spring Open House on Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026, at the Bryn Mawr campus (750 Montgomery Ave.),…
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Punxsutawney Phil’s Big Day Is Tomorrow, Here Is What You Need To Know
Thousands of people will head to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh this morning to see groundhog Punxsutawney Phil roused from his…
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Pennsylvania’s Large Rivers Struggle While Small Creeks Offer Path to Recovery
With Pennsylvania’s flagship waterbodies like the Delaware River struggling to restore fish and wildlife populations, small creeks offer hope for a broader turnaround, write Scott…
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S&T Bank to Open New Full-Service Pittsburgh Branch
S&T Bank plans to open a new full-service branch and expanded Pittsburgh office location at One North Shore Center at 12 Federal Street, growing the…
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There’s a County in New York That Dares to Call Itself Delco
Delco always prided itself on its unique culture and general weirdness. Now Delaware County, New York, is promoting its own Delco culture, with a website…
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VIPs Gather for Kickoff of America250 PA Celebration in West Chester
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker joined VIPs in West Chester for the kickoff of the America250 PA Chester County celebration, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local…
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Scarcity and Celebrity Influx Send Value of New Hope Riverfront Homes Skyrocketing
Prices for riverfront homes in New Hope have surged in recent years, driven by limited inventory and a growing influx of celebrities to the charming…
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Brandywine Realty Obtains Record $87M Refinancing Loan for University City Life Sciences Tower
Brandywine Realty Trust recently obtained an $87.3 million in C-PACE financing for the life sciences building at 3151 Market Street in University City, writes Paul…
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The Wistar Institute Announces Dr. Dario Altieri Leadership Transition
The Wistar Institute, a biomedical research leader in cancer, immunology and infectious disease, announces Dario C. Altieri, M.D., Wistar’s president and CEO, director of the Ellen and…
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Major U.S. 30 Interchange Work Planned for Chester County With 2034 Start
Major changes are being planned for several Chester County interchanges as part of projects to improve a 7.5-mile stretch of U.S. Route 30, writes Brooke…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Awarded $16.9M in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Treatment Projects
Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. Funding totaling $16.9 million will…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Todd Reeves, Executive Director and CEO, Overbrook School for the Blind
Todd Reeves, Executive Director and CEO of Overbrook School for the Blind, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Oregon, where he picked pole…
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