Q&A: Pennsylvania’s head librarian reads the room
Sue Banks knows libraries, and she knows what they need to do as the world changes and communities evolve. She shares her thoughts as part of We Are Here, a partnership with PA Humanities.
Prism Episode 2: "It was going to be a viable career path — there are people who do this"
Pennsylvania's video games industry is a vibrant and dynamic place, home to both boutique design firms and one of the country's best esports programs. In this episode, we talked to two people pushing this creative field forward, and working to open the door to the next generation.
Culineer connects farmers and home cooks
Jodi Frank wanted an app that could save recipes and engage with local agriculture, so she built one.
A bookstore/café in Harrisburg breaks new ground
The city's first Black-owned coffee shop is led by an ambitious young entrepreneur who is already eyeing expansion and growing his wholesale bean business. He created Good Brotha's Book Café as a community gathering place for locals of all stripes.
To tackle inequality, The Bridge taps abandoned spaces
The organization's first project is reimagining the 115,000-square-foot former Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg into a mixed-use development featuring housing, retail, community services, and urban agriculture.
20 years later, 9/11 continues to reshape the state's landscape
The September 11th National Memorial Trail, which runs through 23 Pennsylvania counties, is close to earning National Historic Landmark designation. That honor will help increase opportunities for education, recreation, and commemoration along the route.
Key Change Episode 7: An ideal moment to reconsider how and where we work
St@rtup, a co-working space in downtown Harrisburg, experienced its best month of business in February 2020. We all know what happened next. Co-founder Adam Porter tells us how this gathering place survived a year without gatherings, and why he thinks his industry is poised to thrive in post-pandemic America.
On the banks of the Susquehanna, Lock Haven rides a tide of optimism
This small central PA town is using a combination of festivals, arts programming, open streets, recreation trails, and downtown shopping to lure folks to its picturesque streets.
Work to own in Pennsylvania
Employee ownership is a growing movement in the Commonwealth, in no small part due to a new organization dedicated to promoting this exciting model.
Gear up with these #MadeInPA masks
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.