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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Pennsylvania Among Top Ten States Residents Moved Out Of in 2020
Pennsylvania ranked eighth in the list of the top ten states residents moved out of in 2020, writes Michaelle Bond…
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New Population Estimates Show Pennsylvania Likely to Lose One Congressional Seat
The annual state population estimates released by the Census Bureau show that Pennsylvania is likely to lose one congressional seat…
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Another Beloved Tradition Falls Victim to Pandemic: No Reenactment of Washington’s Christmas Day Crossing of the Delaware River
The traditional reenactment of General George Washington’s Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River in neighboring Bucks County was canceled…
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Springfield Township Commissioners Sign Letter of Support For PA’s Participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Springfield Township Commissioners have signed a letter of support for Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, writes Betsy…
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Hard Numbers Convey Sobering Realities for Conspiracy Theorists
While conspiracy theorists still continue to question the election results, the cold, hard numbers convey sobering realities and show that…
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The ‘US Explained’ Video Series Profiles Pennsylvania
In its Pennsylvania installment, The US Explained video series by That Is Interesting looked at the Keystone State’s history, geography,…
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Pennsylvania To Get 120K Doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine in First Round
As the distribution of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine commences, Pennsylvania is expected to receive approximately 120,000 doses from the initial shipment,…
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New Rules Could Force Local Schools to Close for Two Weeks
New Pennsylvania rules that state public schools have to revert to online tuition when they record a certain number of…
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See Which Montco School Districts Have Some of Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is home to seven of the Top 50 school districts with the best teachers in Pennsylvania for 2021,…
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Philadelphia Suburbs Seeing ‘Blue Shift’ Toward Biden as Mail-In Ballots Continue to Be Counted
Joe Biden’s lead in the Philadelphia suburbs continues to grow as mail-in ballots continue to be counted by election officials,…
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Nine Montco School Districts are Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2021
Montgomery County is home to nine of the Top 50 school districts in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to recently published…
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Check Out Which Montco Private High Schools Are Among 50 Best in the State for 2020
Montgomery County is home to sixteen of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, with Baldwin School…
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Hank Stofko, Legendary Plymouth Whitemarsh Boys Basketball Coach, Dies at 93
Hank Stofko, the legendary Plymouth Whitemarsh High School boys basketball coach who led the team to 583 wins and the…
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Legendary Germantown Academy Basketball Coach Subject of Philly Artist’s Illustration
To raise awareness about a rare blood cancer they are both fighting, Jeff Jones, a renowned Philadelphia graphic artist, has…
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Forbes: Three Montco Employers Among Top 20 in Pennsylvania
Three Montgomery County organizations are among the top 100 best employers in Pennsylvania, according to the second annual ranking of…
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Wall Street Journal: KofP Mall Owner May Allow Amazon to Move into Vacant J.C. Penney Store
Prior to COVID-19 becoming the biggest threat to the longevity of shopping malls, many considered Amazon to be the largest…
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Washington Post: Jill Biden is a Tough Philly Girl with Deep Montco Roots
As a tough “Philly girl” who grew up in a Philadelphia area, Jill Biden, Joe’s wife, has a slight Philadelphia…
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Montgomery County Is Home To 7 of 20 Least Equitable School Districts in PA, Including No. 1
With the heightened focus on racial equality and research indicating low-income students will fall behind if classes are held remotely,…
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