Don't miss these three under-the-radar PA Museums
From macabre collectibles to slapstick humor, these small institutions don't have something for everybody — but they just might have the perfect thing for you.
Culture and cottages in Mt. Gretna
This charming hamlet has a fascinating history and an enchanting present. Come for a packed performing arts calendar and summer festivals, and stay for afternoons by the lake and dappled sunshine under the trees.
Culineer connects farmers and home cooks
Jodi Frank wanted an app that could save recipes and engage with local agriculture, so she built one.
A bookstore/café in Harrisburg breaks new ground
The city's first Black-owned coffee shop is led by an ambitious young entrepreneur who is already eyeing expansion and growing his wholesale bean business. He created Good Brotha's Book Café as a community gathering place for locals of all stripes.
To tackle inequality, The Bridge taps abandoned spaces
The organization's first project is reimagining the 115,000-square-foot former Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg into a mixed-use development featuring housing, retail, community services, and urban agriculture.
20 years later, 9/11 continues to reshape the state's landscape
The September 11th National Memorial Trail, which runs through 23 Pennsylvania counties, is close to earning National Historic Landmark designation. That honor will help increase opportunities for education, recreation, and commemoration along the route.
For the 2021 season, Totem Pole Playhouse improvises
This renowned summer stock theater, nestled in the pines of Franklin County, draws international talent to its humble stage. And while summer 2021 won't quite be business-as-usual, there are lots of reasons — live music, a film series — to add this gem to your itinerary.
When the entertainment industry went dark, ATOMIC told a new story
Lititz, a small town in Lancaster County, has become a hub for global event production. So what happened when the world's shows, concerts, and festivals went dark overnight? One local company got creative.
Gilson Snow channels the spirit of experimentation and adventure
A pair of former science teachers are creating winter sports equipment like no other. With an artisanal manufacturing process, local materials, and patented design, they're turning their Snyder County-based company into a powerful force in the snowboarding world.
More than just movies at this PA drive-in
Pennsylvania is one of the best places in the nation to enjoy a flick from the comfort of your car. And while 2020 has not been a typical movie season, the Cumberland Drive-In Theatre has found new ways to draw people in, from hosting weddings to planning special events to screening classic films.