From Pittsburgh's last brownfield, a new neighborhood emerges
Hazelwood Green, a new mixed-use, environmentally sustainable development, is rising on 178 acres along the Monongahela River where steel was once manufactured.
A hidden lake in the heart of Philly prepares for its closeup
An old reservoir in East Fairmount Park has been off-limits for decades. Now work is underway to transform this urban oasis into a site for environmental education and outdoor recreation.
Cities are only as strong as their parks and green spaces
The inaugural PA Urban Parks & Recreation Exchange, held in Allentown, spotlighted how Pennsylvania cities large and small can improve their communities through thoughtful design and increased access to parks and playgrounds.
An afternoon of antiquing in the Mon Valley
Clusters of antique stores and curiosity shops are located in the charming historic towns along the Monongahela river. Make a day of it and come home with something you didn't even know you needed.
Reading's Centre Park Historic District is gorgeous, affordable and friendly
In a leafy neighborhood in the northwestern part of the city, a quiet revitalization is underway. The new influx of residents come for the stunning historic homes and stay for the sense of community.
Women hit the trails in western Pennsylvania
If you own a bike and haven't gone for a ride in a while, the excuses just won't cut it anymore. The region is blessed with hundreds of miles of non-motorized, recreational bike paths, including plenty of flat rail trails.
Harrisburg's Midstate Distillery brings local spirits to the Capitol region
At the long-abandoned 7,000-square-foot Smith Paint Building in downtown Harrisburg, two men are churning out handcrafted vodka, rum, moonshine and more. They are part of a wave of micro-distilleries across Pennsylvania, spurred by an easing of the state's liquor laws.
On the Way to... Bethlehem Musikfest
Every year, almost a million people head to the Lehigh Valley for the country's largest free music festival, staged in the shadow of Bethlehem's iconic steel stacks. At this year's event (running August 4 through 13) you can check out performances by Santana, LIVE, Toby Keith and many more. When your ears need a break, there's plenty of hoppy brews, tasty eats, local art and outdoor adventures to be had in this rich PA region.
Community design centers help reshape the state
Development projects spearheaded by neighborhoods and nonprofits often need a boost when it comes to design and planning. Fortunately, institutions in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and State College make it their mission to spur thoughtful upgrades to the built environment.
Brewing up excitement in Middletown
The oldest community in Dauphin County is on the move thanks to an ambitious brewery and still works project -- housed in an iconic local building -- a new transit hub and exciting changes at Penn State Harrisburg.