Life is sweet for Pennsylvania's maple syrup producers
This spring, six Maple Festivals across the state offer a peak into this thriving industry. Watch sap turn into syrup, sample the wares, and think beyond pancakes.
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.
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.
Bangor Trust Brewing fights to stay alive, again
This small-town brewery recently weathered the storm through an unexpected move and renovation. Now they're facing the challenge of COVID-19 with the same tools: creativity and community.
Snowed In
Warmer winters are a challenge for Pennsylvania's ski industry, which has a long and storied history. To thrive in this new reality, the state's resorts are going green, expanding their year-round offerings, and improving snow-making technology.
Farm-to-Table Italian fare on an actual farm in Luzerne County
Two days per week, Old Tioga Farm welcomes 18 guests for an unforgettable meal cooked and served by Justin and Dillon Naylor. The weekend restaurant supports the sustainable farm, and vice versa.
Voices from Pennsylvania's fight against hunger
Approximately 1.7 million in the state struggle with food insecurity. This holiday season, we shine a light on four Pennsylvanians who are working hard to alleviate that pain and build stronger communities.
Green Design: Getting passive aggressive
A NEPA architecture firm is designing award-winning green homes, employing a cutting-edge method that uses 80 percent less energy than conventional buildings.
Handmade in PA: Stunning ceramics from the state's artisans
While many of the Commonwealth’s large tableware manufacturers have moved production overseas, a vibrant community of craftspeople remain committed to creating functional one-of-a-kind plates, bowls, mugs, vases and more, inspired by everything from Japanese design to traditional German redware. This holiday season, set your table with a piece of Pennsylvania.