Virginia
Virginia, known as the “Old Dominion,” is a state rich in history and natural beauty. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, it offers diverse landscapes and a vibrant cultural scene.
With a population exceeding 8.8 million, Virginia blends tradition with modernity, making it a unique destination.
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Teaching Children Goal Setting: How Parents Can Build Confidence, Discipline, and Lifelong Success
As parents, we play a crucial role in teaching our children essential life skills, and goal setting is among the most important. This guide is…
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TLC: The Power of Play: How Play Helps Kids Heal and Grow
“Play is what makes kids, kids. It’s what they do,” says Allison Gopnik, human play researcher and psychology professor at the University of California, Berkeley.…
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Wawa Ranked in Top 30 on Forbes’ 2026 List of America’s Largest Family Businesses
Wawa has secured its spot among the most powerful family-owned companies in the country, and for anyone who has ever made a late-night hoagie run…
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The Gravity of Love: Reflecting on What Drives Our Decisions
Have you ever stopped to consider how the things and people that you love influence the decisions you make? Speaker and writer Myles Munroe once…
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Hanwha Confirms Philly Shipyard’s Nuclear Submarine Capability for U.S. Navy
Hanwha Group’s global chief strategy officer Alex Wong recently said the company’s Philly Shipyard is capable of building a nuclear-powered submarine for the U.S. Navy,…
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Why Virginia Retirees Are Choosing Freedom Village Over Northern Virginia’s High Cost of Living
For decades, Northern Virginia has been a powerhouse for technology, government contracting, and data centers. It’s an ideal location for ambitious professionals and workers in…
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Philadelphia Opens Norwegian Cruise Lines to Northeast Customers
Norwegian Cruise Line is betting that its new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum will bring customers from the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, writes Emma Dooling for…
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Brandywine Students Serve Communities on Alternative Spring Break Trip
Eight Penn State Brandywine students traveled to Mechanicsville, Virginia, during spring break to participate in an Alternative Spring Break program, building affordable housing for families…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer, Penn State Brandywine
Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer at Penn State Brandywine, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Conshohocken — spending time outdoors with…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Tom Peterson, CEO, Blackbird Health
Tom Peterson, CEO of Blackbird Health, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in New England, balancing athletics and academics as a competitive swimmer at…
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A Washington D.C. Bagel Chain is Expanding to Philadelphia
Call Your Mother, a bagel shop based in Washington D.C. is expanding, as it prepares to open a new location in Philadelphia later this year,…
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Why Benjamin Franklin Chose Philadelphia: How a Boston Childhood Led Him to America’s Greatest Colonial City
Benjamin Franklin’s story usually begins with the famous scenes: the lightning rod, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the founding of the American Philosophical Society, or the long…
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Michael’s Sandwich Shop in Woodlyn Closes After 49-Year Run
Michael and Mary Cirilli are retiring, bidding farewell to grateful customers who enjoyed their cheesesteaks, hoagies, and other sandwiches for decades, writes Peg DeGrassa for…
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Tattered Piece of Cloth Found at Goodwill That Turned Out to Be Historic Now Displayed at Philly Museum
Richard “Dana” Moore, a digger and amateur collector, first ran into a listing for a scrap of fabric claiming to be a piece of George…
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Untangling a Revolution: How Ken Burns and His Team Brought America’s Revolution to Life
Everyone thinks they know the story of the American Revolution including the midnight rides, the musket smoke, George Washington at Valley Forge. But filmmaker Ken…
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Creed’s Seafood & Steaks Brings Coastal-Class Dining to King of Prussia
In a landscape dominated by chain restaurants and fast-casual dining, Creed’s Seafood & Steaks in King of Prussia stands apart, writes Claire Allard for Family…
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Across All 6 Episodes, Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Take Center Stage in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution
The Revolution that changed the world was born right here in the Delaware Valley, in the muddy crossroads of Chester County, the meeting houses of…
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Merck Doubles Down on Domestic Manufacturing with $70 Billion Investment
Pharmaceutical giant Merck is boosting its U.S. investments to more than $70 billion, according to Reuters. The move underscores its commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing…
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