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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Montgomery County Commissioner Valerie Arkoosh Joins Pennsylvania’s Senate Race
Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners and a career physician, has officially joined the 2022…
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April 10: Art Fair and Clean-up Event Planned to Benefit Pottstown’s Historic Edgewood Cemetery
Friends of the previously abandoned Edgewood Historic Cemetery at 989 E. High Street, Pottstown, have been busy planning a community…
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Pottstown High School Students Hope Move to Sanction Female Wrestling Will Help Form All-Girls Team
Pottstown High School wrestling team currently has four female athletes who have to compete with the boys, but they hope…
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Recent Study Show Microplastics Are Ubiquitous in Local Waterways like the Schuylkill River
The newly released study by PennEnvironment, a statewide environmental nonprofit, suggests that microplastics are ubiquitous in local waterways, writes Frank…
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Commissioners’ Plea for More Vaccines Prompts Journalist’s Probe of Suburbs’ Supply
After watching a press conference hosted by the Chester County Commissioners, Philadelphia Inquirer journalist Maria Panaritis started to investigate the…
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Gov. Wolf Has End-of-Month Goal to Have COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for All PA Counties in Phase 1A
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced March 12 plans to have Phase 1A COVID-19 vaccination appointments in place in all counties by…
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These Montgomery County Private High Schools Are Among 2021’s 50 Best in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is home to fourteen of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, with Baldwin School…
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See Which Montgomery County Public High Schools Are Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Ten Montgomery County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to a new ranking…
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One Year Since First COVID-19 Case in Pennsylvania, Gov. Wolf Looking Toward ‘Brighter Future’
On March 6, a year since Pennsylvania recorded its first confirmed case of the coronavirus, Governor Tom Wolf honored the…
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Pennsylvania Ranks in Lower Half Among Best, Worst States for Women
Although its ranking has improved in recent years, Pennsylvania still has quite a way to go in terms of the…
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The Impact of a Supportive Educator Shapes the Work of April Thomas at The Lincoln Center
April Thomas learned early in fifth grade how much students benefit from a caring, supportive educator. She carried that lesson…
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Montgomery County Dominates List of Most Expensive Houses Sold in Pennsylvania in 2020
The Philadelphia area is home to a whopping 19 of the most expensive houses sold in Pennsylvania in 2020, with…
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Check It Out: Wawa Offers Burgers Now, Plus 1 Customer Could Win Burgers For a Year
Wawa is now offering burgers made any way you’d like at its 920 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Florida,…
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Two Montgomery County Lawyers at the Center of Impeachment Universe
With area lawyers on both sides, Montgomery County is firmly at the heart of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment…
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Philanthropist Nicholas Karabots, Owner of Karamoor Estate Vineyard & Winery in Fort Washington, Dies Aged 86
Nicholas Karabots, the owner of Karamoor Estate Vineyard & Winery in Fort Washington and well-known Philadelphia area philanthropist, died on…
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See Where Pennsylvania Ranks in the Unemployment Recovery Rate
Pennsylvania was in the middle of the pack for the unemployment recovery rate in the nation in December, according to…
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See Which Montco School Districts Are Among Top 39 in Pennsylvania with Most Valuable Homes
Montgomery County is home to thirteen of the top 39 school districts in Pennsylvania with the most valuable homes, write…
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Montco Leaders: With Eligibility Increasing, There Are Not Enough COVID-19 Vaccines to Cover All Who Qualify
With the pool of people eligible to get vaccinated in Pennsylvania getting bigger, Montgomery County leaders said that currently there…
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