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:
-
Happy Hour with the Historian – The Quaker Response to the Civil War at Graeme Park in Horsham
Four generations of the Penrose family lived at Graeme Park from 1801 – 1920. As Quakers they were morally opposed…
-
New Pa. law gives preserved lands greater protection
Late Friday, the Pennsylvania legislature passed House Bill 2468 by wide margins and Sunday Governor Wolf signed it into law.…
-
Lower Merion School District faces new challenge in acquiring Stoneleigh
If Lower Merion School District wants to use eminent domain to seize land from a suburban nature preserve, it must obtain…
-
Local lawmakers react to Lower Merion School District power play
A trio of Montgomery County lawmakers today applauded unanimous committee approval of their bill to limit the use of eminent…
-
76th Annual Youth Festival Concert – The Stars of Tomorrow – Coming to MCCC
Winners of the Tri-County Concerts Association’s 76th Annual Youth Festival auditions will appear in recital on Saturday, June 9, at…
-
AAA forecasts record travel over Memorial Day weekend
AAA Mid-Atlantic estimates a record number of people will be traveling over the holiday period between Thursday, May 24 and…
-
MCCC student activist Chardanay White named 2018 Newman Civic Fellow
While Chardanay White’s backpack is dotted with buttons showing her civic commitment, this Montgomery County Community College student from Norristown…
-
Lower Merion School District ranks 7th in Pa. in test scores
In a pair of extensive slide shows, bizjournals.com presents rankings of Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts. The rankings, based on three…
-
What are you doing this weekend? Here’s 22 ways to #MakeItMontco
Warmer weather has arrived and so has another busy week in Valley Forge and Montgomery County, Pa. Runners, if you…
-
Living near rail stations a boon for suburban homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit…
-
GOP’s Challenge of New Congressional District Map Rejected by Federal Judges and U.S. Supreme Court
The Republican challenges of the new Pennsylvania congressional district map have been rejected by federal District Court and the U.S.…
-
W.W. Smith Charitable Trust awards $30K in scholarships to Manor College students
A straight A student, sophomore liberal arts major Marta Penkalskyj is from Northeast Philadelphia and a graduate of Saint Basil…
-
BB&T expands educational opportunities for Montco students
BB&T may be headquartered in North Carolina, but its philanthropy knows no bounds. The bank, which has 17 branches in…
-
Symetra Tour player Emily Gimpel talks golf and upcoming Montco tournament
Montgomery County’s own Emily Gimpel came out to Raven’s Claw Golf Club just outside Pottstown Tuesday to talk about what…
-
Plymouth Meeting CEO talks business strategy
Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Joshua Cartagenova, CEO of Therapy Source Staffing Solutions, a Pennsylvania-based company on a…
-
Eight of PA’s top 25 private schools are in Montco
There are hundreds of private schools in Pennsylvania, including Catholic schools, boarding schools, day schools and more. The schools with…
-
Moody’s: PA not ready for next recession
Do you remember where you were at in your life the last time the bottom fell out of the economy?…
-
Keystone Opportunity Center hires new executive director
Arlene Daily started her career in the for-profit world, but switched in the 1990s to working for nonprofit organizations, writes…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
