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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See Which Local, State Races Are on Ballot in This Year’s General Election
The 2023 general election features a number of local and state races that will have an impact on the Montgomery…
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VFTCB Celebrates Innovation, Creativity in Montgomery County Tourism at Annual Luncheon
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board shared an optimistic outlook for Montgomery County tourism to 600 attendees at the…
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Local Manufacturing Continues to Modernize and Compete on a Global Scale
In the Philadelphia area, Haverford Systems is acting as a technological catalyst, aiding local manufacturers in embracing modern solutions to…
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Trick or Treat: Here Are Pennsylvanians’ Favorite Halloween Candy
It is almost Halloween and time to fill up those trick or treat bags. According to CandyStore.com, the three most…
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Wrightstown’s Historic Worthington Millhouse Along Neshaminy Creek Seeks New Owner
Right along Neshaminy Creek in Wrightstown stands the historic Worthington Millhouse, a relic from 1763, writes Peg Quann for the…
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Doylestown Playground Officially Opens Oct. 16 With Help from General Recreation
Kids christened the new inclusive Doylestown playground even before the ribbon cutting was complete, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The…
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Four Lansdale Students Honored for School Bus Safety Posters
Four Lansdale students were among the winners of this year’s School Bus Safety Poster Contest, writes Jacob Deemer for Explore…
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Several of City & State’s Forty Under 40 list Have Ties to Montgomery County, Philly Region
Many of Pennsylvania’s rising stars recognized in the Pennsylvania Forty Under 40 have ties to the Philadelphia region, writes Hilary…
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MONTCO Careers – PECO
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO serves more than 1.6 million electric and 515,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. The company…
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Penn Community Bank Wins National Marketing Excellence Award
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has been selected by Business Intelligence Group as a recipient…
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PECO Customers to Benefit from Infrastructure Investment to Increase Reliability, Resiliency of Local Energy Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program has awarded a grant to support investments in the…
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The Immaculata Symphony to Present Fall Concert ‘Magical Stories’ on November 4
On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Immaculata Symphony will perform their fall concert, “Magical Stories.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester
Looking for the best dive bars in Pennsylvania? Well, there’s one right in the heart of Chester County, located in…
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Forbes’ 2023 Mega-Wealthy List: One Montco Resident Annually Outearns the Country of Iceland
Forbes released its 2023 world’s billionaire list, which includes what may be some startling news for area residents: A line…
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New Analysis Shows Disparities in Distribution of Pa. Opioid Settlement Money
A new Spotlight PA analysis has broken down the opioid settlement payments Pennsylvania counties are receiving to help them respond…
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Rite Aid Closing 4 Montgomery County Locations; Here’s What You Need to Know
As part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Rite Aid plans on shuttering the doors of 154 of its 2,100 U.S.…
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Gwynedd Mercy Scholarships Help Wissahickon School District Build Teacher Ranks
Gwynedd Mercy University is offering scholarships that are aimed at building teacher ranks in the Wissahickon School District, writes Kim…
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Pennsylvania Ranks First Based on Horror Movie Deaths, Here’s the Body Count
Local horror movie fans should take pride in the fact that more people were killed in horror movies based in…
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