Q&A: Philly Fringe 2021 hopes to surprise you
The beloved annual event is celebrating 25 years of inspiring and intriguing the city. With more than 200 shows on the docket, there's something for everyone.
Touchstone Center for Crafts: A haven in the woods
This leafy retreat in southwestern PA welcomes artisans for immersive workshops and intensive programming. Whether you're a creative teen, a nascent crafter or a professional artist, there are opportunities for you to unplug and get to work.
Arts and crafts is big business in PA
A new trans-state partnership between Philly's CraftNOW and Pittsburgh's Creative Business Accelerator looks to track and boost the economic impact of the Commonwealth's artisans.
Along for the Ride: An ambitious plan lifts a Johnstown institution to the top
This city's iconic Inclined Plane has long provided a lifeline to residents, and now the entire hillside will be transformed via infrastructure improvements, bike and hiking trails, and an enticing new riverfront park.
A startup animation studio brings color to Cambria County
After working all over the country, David Romani II felt the pull of his hometown. He returned to PA and launched Patch, an animation studio already prepping its first short film.
Philadelphia's first urban winery is crushing it
A couple of hospitality industry veterans have opened Mural City Cellars in the East Kensington neighborhood. The founders are committed to using locally grown grapes and connecting with the community.
Making the air we breathe safer, from the hospital room to the movie theater
This Lehigh Valley company continues to find new uses for its incredible air purification systems. What started in the IVF lab could soon be coming to an office or airport near you.
On the banks of the Susquehanna, Lock Haven rides a tide of optimism
This small central PA town is using a combination of festivals, arts programming, open streets, recreation trails, and downtown shopping to lure folks to its picturesque streets.
A community grocery store in South Philly takes the long view
The first seeds for the South Philly Food Co-op were planted over 10 years ago, and not even a global pandemic could derail the member-owned market from finally opening to its hungry customers.
Work to own in Pennsylvania
Employee ownership is a growing movement in the Commonwealth, in no small part due to a new organization dedicated to promoting this exciting model.