West Virginia
West Virginia is a mountainous U.S. state, admitted to the Union in 1863 after separating from Virginia. It is bordered by Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia. It is known for rugged terrain, coal mining, logging, and rich outdoor recreation.
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Ursinus College Launches Global Learning Program Backed by $2 Million in Alumni Support
Ursinus College is preparing to send students far beyond the boundaries of its Collegeville campus, and alumni are already investing heavily in the vision. The…
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Citadel Credit Union Completes Charter Conversion to Broaden Access, Support Responsible Growth
Citadel Credit Union has converted from a community charter to a Federal Multiple Common Bond charter, a strategic move that enables the not-for-profit, member-owned financial…
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Journalist Cassie Owens Brings Passion for Empowering and Amplifying Black Voices to The Philly Download
Growing up, Cassie Owens always had an interest in interviewing people and learning new things. Naturally, that interest led to an eventual career in journalism.…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States for Singles
Beyond personal qualities, location can significantly influence a person’s chances of finding a romantic partner, and Pennsylvanians are fortunate to reside in one of the…
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Wawa Unveils Mornings Made Easy Campaign as New Stores Pop Up
For Wawa Rewards participants, hot coffee is now $1 for any size, $2 for iced coffee and $3 for Monster Energy drinks at the company’s…
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Wawa Breaks Ground on Its First West Virginia Store
Wawa kicked off construction on its first West Virginia location in the Inwood community earlier this week with a groundbreaking ceremony, writes Fox Business for…
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‘American Banker’ Names Vidoni One of Nation’s Most Powerful Female Banking Leaders
Penn Community Bank’s President and CEO Jeane M. Vidoni has once again been named one of the Most Powerful Women to Watch™ by leading financial services…
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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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Wawa Enters 14th State With a New Store Coming to West Virginia
A West Virginia Wawa is on its way to becoming a reality, as the Delaware County convenience store chain opens its first store there, writes…
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Wawa, Sheetz Collision Coming When Central PA Store Opens
Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that…
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Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties Lead Push for $15 Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and the surrounding counties are leading the way in the battle to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from the federal minimum of $7.25…
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Jeane Vidoni Named to Metro Philadelphia Power Women List
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, recognizes President and CEO Jeane M. Vidoni for being named to Metro Philadelphia’s Power Women list…
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Average Debt Per Resident in Pennsylvania Lower Than National Average
Pennsylvania recorded an average debt per resident of $85,047 across mortgages, auto loans, student loans, credit cards, and other debts, which is significantly lower than…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Chris Wiseman, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County
Chris Wiseman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He recalled adventures with a German…
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President Joe Biden Visits Port Richmond, Puts $7 Billion Toward Clean Energy to Address Climate Change
President Joe Biden paid a visit to Port Richmond in Philadelphia last week to make the announcement that a $7 billion clean energy program will…
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Penn Community Bank CEO One of 2023’s Most Powerful Women to Watch, According to American Banker
Jeane M. Vidoni, president and CEO of Penn Community Bank, has been named one of the Most Powerful Women to Watch by American Banker. The…
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Former Eagles Star Recruits Giant Pumpkin Farmer for Unique World Record Attempt
Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has recruited Ryan Cook, a giant pumpkin farmer in Summers County, West Virginia, to help him break a…











































