After years as a showcase for creepy critters, the rebranded Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion is expanding its exhibits and its ambitions. From a room filled with 8,000 butterflies to the world's largest centipedes, this hidden gem offers up educational opportunities and fun galore -- just try to keep your kid out of the climb-through lizard terrarium.
The company's exquisite single-origin bars have won a following around the globe. Flavors like Camel Milk, Rum Raisin and Strawberry Rye Whiskey are handcrafted in an old shoe factory in this Pennsylvania borough. The space also boats a retail arm and coffee shop.
Counter to many narratives about the death of manufacturing in southwestern PA, in 2016 the sector accounted for the most investment dollars ($6.1 billion), the most deals (50 companies expanding or relocating), and the most new and retained jobs (3,667).
Preventing the spread of malaria is just one of the real world problems being tackled at this innovative facility. Huck supports over 500 researchers in State College while bringing engineering expertise to the life sciences.
This stunning new site in the city's historic district uses cutting-edge photo and touchscreen technology to bring visitors up-close-and-personal with the museum's exhaustive collection of artifacts. An added bonus: The installations were designed by a Philadelphia company.
Short on space but still want to grow your own food? This Pennsylvania company makes a line of garden beds that are ideal for rooftops, balconies and small yards.
Happening June 9-11, the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival will bring thousands to the birthplace of the original Jeep. There will be street fairs, exhibits, rugged trails, and plenty of accessories and gear for sale.
In Philadelphia, Lancaster and Pittsburgh, thousands have embraced Open Streets events -- that's a day of car-free fun and community engagement. All three places have at least one festival happening this summer so get ready to hit the road.
At Wild Sage Coffee & Kitchen, a young entrepreneur has rehabbed a historic building, and is drawing on regional agricultural traditions to inform her menu and the space's rustic aesthetic.
This program is working hard to help businesses grow and stay in York. The Center features both an incubator and a raft of student-centric services that look to boost the next generation of startup leaders.