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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Record Number of Harcum College Student-Athletes Honored Nationally for Their Stellar GPAs
The National Junior College Athletic Association recently recognized the academic success of its student-athletes for the 2019-2020 school year, and…
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Nonbinary Gender Designation Added to Pennsylvania Driver’s Licenses
Pennsylvania driver’s licenses and photo identification cards now include the option to select a nonbinary gender designation, according to the…
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Lawmakers Looking to Secure $16M from USDA to Help Local Farmers Combat Spotted Lanternfly
Two Pennsylvania lawmakers are working together to secure $16 million from the USDA to help local farmers combat the spotted…
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Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Recovery Still Among Quickest in Nation
Pennsylvania’s workforce is continuing to experience one of the quickest recoveries in unemployment in the nation in sixth place, according…
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As Life Turns Green, Can I Go To The Shore?
By Wendi Rank I’m not a shore person. But the weather is getting hotter. Local pools are closed. I’m thinking…
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Pennsylvania Produced Second-Highest Amount of Craft Beer Nationwide Last Year, Montco Brewers Among Top Contributors
Pennsylvania produced the second-highest amount of craft beer nationwide last year, with Montgomery County being one of the top contributors,…
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Three Local Women Who Greatly Influenced Athletic Administration Ready To Retire
Ginny Hofmann, Gina Buggy, and Barb Clarke, local athletes and coaches who have greatly influenced athletic administration over the last…
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Ambler Bodyboarder Dominates Big-Wave World
Andrew Karr, a 22-year-old Ambler resident who grew up 75 miles from the ocean, is challenging expectations and taking the…
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Tourism and Hospitality Management Major Lands Internship and Job at Normandy Farm Hotel
By Eric Devlin Tessa Robinson likes helping people. She’s good at it. She’s been doing it ever since her first…
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Study: Pennsylvania Among Top Five States with Most Coronavirus Restrictions
Pennsylvania is among the top five states with the most coronavirus restrictions, according to new rankings published by WalletHub. To…
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Leadership Team, Board Members of King of Prussia-Based UGI Corporation to Donate $350K to Food Banks in Pennsylvania
The leadership team and board members of King of Prussia-based UGI Corporation will donate more than $350,000 to Pennsylvania food…
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Montgomery County Golf Courses Are Once Again Welcoming Golfers, But with Some Adjustments
Since last Friday, golf courses in Montgomery County and the entire of Pennsylvania are once again welcoming golfers, writes Frank…
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Ten Montgomery County High Schools Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Ten Montgomery County high schools have found their place in the fifty best Pennsylvania high schools, according to a new…
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Pennsylvania Approves $60M in Aid for Small Businesses Affected By Coronavirus Crisis
Pennsylvania has approved $60 million in aid to assist small businesses that have been affected by the coronavirus crisis, writes…
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Novel Circumstances: Coronavirus and Family Law
By Inna Materese In the last few weeks, people all over Pennsylvania – not to mention the country and the…
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Coronavirus Threat, Business Closures Along the Main Line Left Streets Eerily Empty Over Weekend
The business closures mandated by Governor Tom Wolf in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus left Main Line…
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Montco Home to 25 of the 100 Best High Schools in Pennsylvania for 2020
A quarter of the high schools on the list of the 100 best schools in Pennsylvania for 2020 are in…
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Five Montgomery County Schools among Philadelphia-Area High Schools That Send Most Students to Elite Universities
Five Montgomery County schools are among the high schools in the Philadelphia area that place the most graduates at Harvard,…
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