Tag: 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 1,400 stories about Pennsylvania below:

Jeff GorcycaEntertainment

Kennett Square Native's Horror Films Broaden Through Guidance of Independent Collaboration

Jeff Gorcyca, a Kennett Square native, is one of the participants in the Girl Soup Collective, an independent collaboration of six storytellers creating their own…

Flyer with the text: Curtis L. "Curt" Sebastian Joins Lamb McErlane's Municipal Law Department.Legal

Curtis L. Sebastian Joins Lamb McErlane’s Municipal Law Department

Curtis L. “Curt” Sebastian has joined Lamb McErlane PC’s Municipal Law department.

Sebastian’s practice includes a wide variety of municipal, regulatory, land use…

tate Senator Carolyn Comitta plants a tree at the 2023 Earth Day Festival at the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn. Pictured (L to R): Commissioner Todd Pride, PA Game Commission; State Senator Carolyn Comitta; Oliver Bass, President of Natural Lands and Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).Environment

Senator Carolyn Comitta and YMCA of Greater Brandywine to Celebrate Earth Day at Free Community Event on April 20

State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are inviting the community to enjoy a day of family fun at the Upper Main…

A natural history class circa 1940s examining a Darlington Herbarium specimen with Dr. Robert B. Gordon from the library’s WCU Historic Photograph Collection.Education

West Chester University Explores Environmental Heritage: 'A Botanical Blueprint' Exhibition Now on Display at Francis Harvey Green Library

A fitting exhibition for the month in which we celebrate Earth Day (Apr. 22), “A Botanical Blueprint: Sustainable Roots & Environmentalism at West Chester University…

Jess Cadorette.Leadership

2024 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Jess Cadorette

Born and raised in Delaware County’s borough of Media, Jess Cadorette is the Director of Civic Engagement at Conservation Voters of PA and PennFuture…

wooden blocks spelling out the word "EBITDA"Banking & Finance

Understanding EBITDA as A Key Metric in Obtaining SBA Financing

Within SBA financing, EBITDA is a crucial metric used by SBA Lenders. It’s an acronym for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization and…

water tower in kennett squareTourism

‘The Mushroom Capital of the World’ Named One of Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania

According to local real estate agents, Kennett Square has been named one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania, writes Dobrina Zhekova for Travel…

Patrick Hart.Banking & Finance

Patrick Hart Joins Meridian Bank as SVP, Commercial Lending

Meridian Bank has appointed Patrick Hart to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. As part of the bank’s Chester County team, he…

A professional teacher or therapist working with a child.Careers

VISTA Careers: CCRES

CCRES staff provide an essential service to children and adults with behavioral health challenges and they are asking for your help.

Several CCRES jobs are…

butterscotch pastry shop itemsFood and Drink

Chester County Bakery Among List of Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania

Cookies, cakes, pastries, and more are the subject of some of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. The Keystone compiled a list of the 13 best…

close up of a medical worker in scrubs with a clip board.Education

Eastern University Alum Named School Nurse of the Year

Eastern graduate Emily Hunter, M.Ed., BS, RN, CSN, has been named the Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year by the National Association of School…

Roseann LiuEducation

Swarthmore Professor Explains Why School Funding System in Pennsylvania Is Unconstitutional, but Difficult to Change

A new book written by Roseann Liu, a visiting professor in Asian American Studies and Education Studies at Swarthmore College, shines the light on the…

green gin with mixing itemsBeer, Wine & Spirits

Three Chester County Distilleries Among Best to Check Out Right Now

Looking for a new distillery to check out with friends or family? Philadelphia Magazine has you covered with three Chester County distilleries that are among…

Carl NassibSports

West Chester Native, NFL Linebacker Talks Coming Out as First Gay Active Football Player  

Carl Nassib, a West Chester native, has been known as the first out gay active NFL player, writes Donald Padgett for AOL.

Nassib spoke about…

Graphic with the text: Lamb McErlane & The DT Firm, a Harrisburg-based lobbying group, form business affiliation.Legal

Lamb McErlane and The DT Firm Lobbying Group Form Business Affiliation

Lamb McErlane, a regional full-service law firm, and The DT Firm, a Harrisburg-based lobbying group, have formed a business affiliation.

For over 30…

donuts and coffeeFood and Drink

Federal Donuts Arrives in Radnor With a Push for National Expansion

Federal Donuts is getting ready to go national, and its starting with three new stores in Radnor, Conshohocken and Willow Grove, writes Michael Tanenbaum for…

potatoes in dirtAgriculture

Farmer Who Grows Potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham Finally Knows What Destroyed Crops in 2016 

Michael Brooks, a South Jersey farmer who grows potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham, finally knows what destroyed his crop eight years ago, writes Alan…

philadelphiaPhiladelphia

Philadelphia is the Best Place To Live in Pennsylvania, According to Local Real Estate Experts

Pennsylvania offers something for everyone. 

With its strong economy, rich history, low taxes, lush landscapes, and bustling cities, the state continues to be a popular…