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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Play For All At New Inclusive Playground In Upper Providence
For more than 20 years, playground consultant Will Hemler at General Recreation in Newtown Square has been at the forefront…
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Ambler BBQ Spot Makes Statewide Bucket List for Mac-and-Cheese
Mac-and-cheese is the ultimate proof that a simple union of ingredients can result in extreme deliciousness if done right, wrote…
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Pre-Revolutionary Tavern in Upper Bucks Hits the Market for $1.25M
A property in Bucks County, which predates a large portion of the nation’s history, has recently gone up for sale…
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Univest Market President Mike Fitzgerald Is Passionate About Nonprofits
As he prepares for his retirement at the end of the month, Michael Fitzgerald, the Market President for East Penn…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dr. Karen Kent, Director, MBA Program Director, DeSales University
Dr. Karen Kent spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Pottstown as the youngest of five children. Since a…
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Bipartisan Bill Could Ban Cellphone Usage Behind Wheel in the Keystone State
Pennsylvania could soon join the growing list of states banning cell phone use while behind the wheel, writes Anthony Hennen…
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Pennsylvania Protects 32 Farms Permanently, Three Are in Chester County
The Shapiro Administration has announced that Pennsylvania protected 3,047 acres on 32 farms in 21 counties from future residential or…
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Town Just Outside Bucks County Considered New Jersey’s Most Up-and-Coming Area
A town very close to Bucks County has become a regular stop for both locals and visitors to the area,…
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Pennsylvania Protects 32 Farms Permanently, Three Are in Chester County
The Shapiro Administration has announced that Pennsylvania protected 3,047 acres on 32 farms in 21 counties from future residential or…
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If You’ve Got Montco Teens, This Pa. Ranking of Underage Drinking Incidents Is of Interest
The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (APOC) tracked 2017–2021 citation records for underage drinking. The data show where Montgomery County…
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Pennsylvania Teens Could Get Driver’s License a Year Earlier
If approved, a new bipartisan proposal would allow Pennsylvania teenagers to receive their driver’s licenses a year earlier, writes Renatta…
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Montgomery County Reignites Efforts to Find, Retain Volunteer Firefighters
The Main Line has been struggling to keep volunteer firefighters, but many stations in Montgomery County are taking the incentive…
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Manor College Commemorates One-Year of War in Ukraine; Lauds Use of Native Dish as Successful Password
Manor College, along with several state and federal officials, commemorated the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine on Feb.…
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Treasure Hunter Accuses FBI of Distorting Key Evidence in Pennsylvania Gold Case
Treasure hunter Dennis Parada is not satisfied with the documents the FBI released on its secretive search for Civil War-era…
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This Montgomery County Brewery Has Some of the Best Beers in Pennsylvania
There’s an abundance of breweries scattered across the state, and some call Montgomery County home. With the germination of beer…
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Conshohocken-Built Butter Sculpture Turns into Renewable Energy
Conshohocken artists are spreading their creation across Pennsylvania, even after it’s been disassembled. Jim Victor and Marie Pelton created a…
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MCCC Hosts 9th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition
Students from 16 high schools from Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties will be sharing their talents at Montgomery County Community…
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Money Magazine Recognizes Montco Site as ‘Best Place to Live,’ Beating Even a Community in Hawaii
Money magazine’s list of 50 Best Places to Live in 2022–2023 includes only one Pennsylvania locale. And it’s not perhaps…
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