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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Infographic Illustrates Penn Vet’s Importance to Pennsylvania Agriculture
With Gov. Tom Wolf proposing to cut the $30 million in state funding it receives, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has seemingly…
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Chester County Companies Shine at Housewares Show in Chicago with Locally Made Goods
“Made in PA” was the prevalent theme among Chester County businesses presenting at the International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago, writes Jonathan Takiff for…
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More Than 70 Key Members of Malvern’s Zonoff Join Smart Doorbell Manufacturer in California
Senior management and more than 70 staff members at Malvern’s Zonoff, a home-automation developer, have joined Ring, the California manufacturer of smart doorbells, to become…
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Devon Dentist Advocates for Reduced Use of Opioids for Pain Treatment
Dr. Joel Funari from Devon is among the growing number of dentists ditching pain relief opioids during routine procedures, writes Elana Gordon for the Philadelphia…
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Competition Weeding Out Region’s Medical Marijuana Bidders
The stakes are especially high for Pennsylvania’s first two licenses to grow, process, and distribute marijuana for medical purposes, and some big names are helping…
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Local Towns, Boroughs Fill the Federal and State Void of LGBT Protection Laws
With the absence of a federal- or state-level ban on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, local municipalities are taking the…
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Chester County STEM Competition Enhances Valuable Skills
Chester County high school students skilled in science, technology, engineering, and math recently competed in this year’s regional Governor’s STEM competition at the Chester County…
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Chester County Briefly: February 22
Mackenzie Hornibrook Unionville High School graduate Mackenzie Hornibrook, a senior swimmer at Penn State, recently earned a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award at the conclusion of…
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Another Eatery Set to Join Eagleview’s Burgeoning Culinary Scene
Another new restaurant is livening up the culinary scene at Eagleview Town Center – the Hankin Group’s live, work, and play masterpiece in Exton –…
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If Obamacare Were to Die Overnight …
If President Donald Trump and the Republicans controlling Congress follow through on promises to repeal and replace Obamacare, a lot would change in Pennsylvania and…
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Chester County Briefly: February 15
WCU’s Business Idea Competition On April 19, the Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center (CELC) at West Chester University will co-host the Annual WCU Business Idea Competition…
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TCHS Brandywine Students Perform 700 Interviews at Inaugural Career and Training Fair
One word not commonly used to describe a job interview is fun. However, if you were to ask students and employers who attended the inaugural…
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Two Exton Youths Among Distinguished Finalists for Volunteering Award
Sravya Alla, 17, and Prithvi Parthasarathy, 12, from Exton have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to helping others as Distinguished Finalists of the 2017…
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Chester County Briefly: February 13
Downingtown Main Street Association The Downingtown Main Street Association – a nonprofit with an interest in Downingtown’s growth, revitalization, and prosperity – has received a…
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State System of Higher Education to Consider Mergers, Campus Closures
Due to reduced funds and a drop in enrollments, Pennsylvania’s state colleges may soon have to face the possibility of merging or the closure of…
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Pair of TCHS Pickering Students Prove That Good Citizenship Pays Dividends
Two students from the Technical College High School Pickering Campus have demonstrated that good citizenship always pays dividends. Full-time TCHS Pickering student Pablo Gonzalez received the…
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Driver’s License Soon Not Enough ID to Enter Federal Facilities, Catch a Flight
Starting Jan. 30, using a Pennsylvania Driver’s license as identification will not be enough to enter many federal facilities, and people will soon no longer…
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Pennsylvania Faces Waning Political Influence on National Level
According to the latest estimates of the U.S. Census Bureau, Pennsylvania is on course to lose at least one Congressional seat by 2020, writes Angela…
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