Celebrating innovation, leadership and diversity
The inaugural honorees at the University City Science Center's Nucleus Awards represent the vibrancy of Philadelphia's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Drexel-born startup promises speech coaching for the masses
Communicating more confidently and effectively can be transformative for a career. Philadelphia-based Orai offers high-quality coaching via an AI-supported app.
Open your rind to this women-powered cheese CSA
Lovers of cheese and all things local rejoice! Thanks to the innovative trio behind Collective Creamery, you can now sign up for an artisan cheese share packed with delicious products.
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 startup helps people fly into the future
All it took was one mindblowing experience for Kim Powers to go all-in on drones. Her company, Master Your Drone, trains people in this growing field.
An Erie company helps ASMR lovers unwind
AcousticSheep is releasing a version of their wildly popular SleepPhones — soft, wearable headphones designed for sleep — preloaded with all the taps, scratches and whispers you desire.
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.
Give it up for PA's park and recreation professionals
On July 19, 2019 Pennsylvania celebrated its first ever Park and Recreation Professionals Day. The honorees are charged with maintaining and promoting over 6,000 community parks and 12,000 miles of trails — life in PA wouldn't be the same without them.
Float On: This summertime tradition is Pennsylvania at its best
River tubing is the stuff of magical childhood memories — and adult adventures, too. Southeastern PA is a hotbed for this low-impact, high-fun activity. This summer, call some friends, grab some sunscreen, ditch your phone, and let the current take you.