PA's racial justice movement goes beyond the big cities
"How can we plan on resolving this big world topic if we can’t even do it in our hometown first?" That question, asked by a protest organizer in Aston, PA, is being echoed across the state.
"How can we plan on resolving this big world topic if we can’t even do it in our hometown first?" That question, asked by a protest organizer in Aston, PA, is being echoed across the state.
With municipal budgets stretched to the brink, two local officials get creative in order to boost the region's essential arts, culture, and tourism economy.
Welcome to the new fashion frontier. Buy a #MadeinPA face mask to protect yourself and the people around you, while also supporting a local business. An added bonus: Many of these makers are also contributing masks or dollars to worthy causes in their communities.
When the pandemic struck, these industrious PA entrepreneurs immediately thought, "What can we do to help?" Thanks to contributions from the local community, the result has been a transformation from the booze business to the public health business.
We asked for your stories and you responded. Here is a snapshot of how the pandemic is impacting Pennsylvanians, from lost wages to changing habits to inspirational community action.
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.
As the state prepares for this one-in-a-decade opportunity, a sophisticated effort is underway to reach everyone (yup, everyone), making sure the state receives the funding and representation it deserves.
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.
When it comes to grapes, Commonwealth winemakers are thinking beyond the usual suspects, experimenting with off-beat varietals that thrive in cooler climates. Their hard work is paying off, winning awards, expanding the industry, and enticing local wine lovers into sampling something new.
From Easton to Altoona, our top five stories of 2019 were all about local, local, local. People wanted to read about cities and towns evolving, thinking big, and using existing assets to build a brighter future. Look forward to more of the same from Keystone Edge in 2020!