Creativity blooms in downtown Altoona
Now in its second year, the Cre814 Festival aims to spotlight this PA city's increasingly vibrant urban core by bringing together small businesses, local makers, live music, and artisanal eats.
A PA town produces 68 percent of the country's mushrooms
Kennett Square is the "Mushroom Capital of the World," and they celebrate that status every year with an action-packed fungi festival. This September, head to Chester County for one of the state's best parties.
A small-town movie theatre comes back to life
The one-screen Victoria Theatre in the PA Wilds first opened for business in 1920, and now a local couple has returned the storefront movie house to its status as a community hub for Blossburg.
Hoop Dreams: A first-time entrepreneur gets State College kids onto the court
When Dan McKenna decided to start a youth basketball business, he didn't know where to begin — so the fledgling founder tapped into local entrepreneurial resources to get the ball rolling.
An innovative food truck incubator will bring fresh food to West Philly
After having success with its restaurant incubator, The Enterprise Center is launching a new on-the-go program. Wanna-be entrepreneurs will man the organization's food truck, feeding healthy foods to underserved communities.
Triumphing over the state's detritus, from tires to trash
Kelly Offner is taking the helm at Keep Philadelphia Beautiful, and when it comes to cleaning up the state, this isn't her first rodeo.
The Stone House Group helps build a greener Pennsylvania
From helping colleges cut down their emissions to spearheading the eco-friendly renovation of an iconic Southside Bethlehem building, this Lehigh Valley firm is making a major impact.
A major downtown development project rises in Camp Hill
More commercial density is on the way for this charming town outside of Harrisburg. Neighbors & Smith is a boon for residents and the thriving small-business community, which has long been working towards more density and walkability.
Jesse Krimes uses art to engage with criminal justice reform
With two ambitious projects — one in Philadelphia and one in Lancaster County — this Pennsylvania artist is tapping the talents of formerly incarcerated people to make a major impact.
Increasing diversity in PA's parks starts with conversation
Organizers, activists and recreation professionals came together in Pittsburgh to work on issues of access and inclusivity in Pennsylvania's green spaces.