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.
We Are Here Episode 4: For immigrants to Pennsylvania, culture is connection
An Indian dance troupe and a Puerto Rican community development organization both embody the idea that staying connected to one’s culture is an important way to feel at home in a new country.
We Are Here Episode 3: Your local library is at your service
As they navigate an increasingly digital world — and weather a pandemic — Pennsylvania's libraries have adapted, giving their patrons the tools and the space to thrive. From game nights to public art to high-tech tools, they're ready for a new era.
Prism Episode 5: Pennsylvania's industrial heritage inspires its creative future
For years, factories and mills anchored PA communities large and small. The question of what to do with these beautiful, historic buildings is an essential one, and there is no single answer. In Johnstown, metalwork has returned to a shuttered steel facility, while in the Poconos, a new generation of residents are setting up laptops and sipping lattes in an old silk mill.
Key Change Episode 12: The sounds of ALIBI Music are everywhere
From movie trailers, to blockbuster video games, to national TV spots, the music created by this Bucks County shop is part of our cultural fabric. We spoke with the founder about making the decision to return to PA and how the company is making their work accessible to all creators, no matter how small.
A Bellefonte company plans luxury picnics in the PA Wilds
The pandemic offered the inspiration for Spring Creek Picnics, which provides swanky, comfortable setups for outdoor socializing. No clean up required.
In Somerset, bringing an anchor building back to life is a DIY job
The economics didn't work for the private sector, but the value of renovating this historic structure in the heart of the borough goes far beyond the spreadsheet. A coalition of local partners and an army of volunteers are getting it done, one brick at a time.
Everybody Eats: In PA, food is a gateway to the humanities
Communities across the state are using food production and food culture to connect people to their shared humanity. From an urban agriculture/arts mashup in Philadelphia, to a video series spotlighting traditional dishes in Central PA, to a bucolic theater venue on the Delaware River, Pennsylvanians are cooking up change.
We Are Here Episode 2: Arts on the Farm
A group of artists has transformed an organic farm in the Northeast corner of Pennsylvania into a community hub and performance space, welcoming visitors for workshops, live theater, and lessons about climate change.
From mushroom cultivation to workplace safety, 'Big Ideas' triumph in the PA Wilds
Two innovative companies emerged victorious from the pitch competition, earning an infusion of cash to build their businesses. The winners represent very different sectors, demonstrating the dynamicism of the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.