A Philadelphian in Pittsburgh
A sojourn in Steel City stars a huge reuse project on the North Side, eats from different eras, a giant inflatable pickle and plenty of gorgeous vistas.
Are small towns the next best place for artists? Greensboro is betting on it
This Mon River Valley town is hoping affordability, natural beauty and historic charm can lure a generation of young creatives to a nascent arts collective.
In Philadelphia's changing neighborhoods, fighting gentrification with a hammer and nail
In areas like Strawberry Mansion, a complex patchwork of challenges -- including tangled titles, aging homes and long waits for programs -- can make it hard for residents to maintain and repair their historic properties. A local CDC is working to change all that.
Building something big at Rusty Rail Brewing Company in Mifflinburg
A labor of love by two brothers has turned a dilapidated industrial center into a modern-day brewpub, breathing new life into this Union County town.
Fredericktown, PA: Luring boaters and landlubbers alike to the banks of the Mon
Looking for a laid-back summer getaway? This Southwestern Pennsylvania town has a smorgasbord of options, from hiking to fishing to nighttime revelry.
The Great Allegheny Passage helps trail towns thrive
This 150-mile biking and walking route -- which runs between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, Maryland -- has proved to be a tremendous boost to adjacent communities, spurring tourism, development and the growth of small businesses. That means more amenities for GAP users as they explore the great outdoors.
Soak up the sun at next-gen beer gardens
Outdoor drinking venues are popping up all over Philadelphia. We've got a full report from three of the city's most spectacular beer gardens: one in the clouds, one that recalls our industrial past and one always stays on the move.
Bike, learn, grow, row or wed at Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philly
This historic site is reinventing itself for the 21st century, emphasizing both attracting new visitors -- with help from an ambitious trail project -- and connecting with the surrounding neighborhoods.
Downtown Tamaqua crafts a brighter future
This Schuylkill County community has seen its share of hard times. But rather than surrender, local organizations have banded together to revive downtown through entrepreneurship, historical preservation and the arts -- and female business owners are leading the way.
Rebirth in Midtown Harrisburg
This evolving neighborhood has been drawing in young professionals, artists and historic preservation fanatics since at least the 1970s. In recent years, the number of entertainment and culinary options -- from breweries to art galleries to coffee shops -- has boomed, while the boundaries of the neighborhood have pushed ever outwards.