Tag: Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Despite its continuous growth and development, Chester County has remained populated with rolling hills and picturesque farmland thanks to organizations such as the French and…

National intelligence officials are currently preparing a Congressional report on unexplained sightings in the sky. Cassie Miller looked (up) at the issue from an in…

In its 2035 vision plan announced earlier this year, Amtrak included proposals to expand and improve rail service in Pennsylvania. Under consideration are new routes…

While many workers are worried about expiring benefits, Phoenixville resident Kimberly Snook, who applied for unemployment in mid-March and was found eligible for $212…

Ridley Creek State Park is one of the most-visited state parks in Pennsylvania, writes Cassie Miller for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star.

The park that…

In addition to determining the state’s representation in Congress, the 2020 Census will also affect Pennsylvanians in other important ways, including the amount of…

Sam Rohrer, the president of Elverson-based American Pastors Network and a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, is a staunch advocate of…

Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled the details for his Restore Pennsylvania infrastructure plan that aims to rebuild the state’s crumbling infrastructure, expand access…

Pennsylvania is lagging behind in its efforts to reduce pollution going into the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna River, risking action from federal regulators if…

Alan Novak, the West Bradford native who was chairman of Pennsylvania’s Republican Party for eight years, is an advocate of opening primaries to independent…

With Pennsylvania getting older, there will be new challenges for the state budget in the future, and state lawmakers are trying to find ways to…

Daniel Greenstein, the new chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, says Cheyney University will overcome its challenges, writes John Micek for the…

Chester and Delaware counties are among the Top 100 counties nationwide with the most patents granted between 2000 and 2015, writes Christopher Boone for the…

While many young people are leaving Pennsylvania, those staying are citing family, the relatively low cost of living, and being members of a tight-knit…

A new interactive map by the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution shows that both Chester and Delaware counties are among the most prosperous places…

Gov. Tom Wolf recently revealed a letter signed by nearly 40 academics and economists in support of his proposal to gradually raise the state’s…

When it comes to the redistribution of state taxes, Chester and Delaware counties are among the counties that receive the lowest returns from grants and…