It was founded in 2004 by then law student Chris Lilik, a Pat Toomey supporter and became a "must-click resource" for Pennsylvania's conservative community.

[1] Even though Toomey lost that race, the website continued as a gathering place for conservatives and Specter's foes.

[2] The website also gained mainstream media attention as a source of breaking political news.

[5] During the public outcry following the 2005 Pennsylvania legislative pay raise, GrassrootsPA served as a focal point for reform activists.

[6] The American Spectator called GrassrootsPA a "flashpoint of this conservative revolution" in Pennsylvania.