The second of three planned Big Idea Contests in this vast, beautiful region is accepting applications, and there's a whole network of people working hard to make sure local innovators earn a shot at the $50,000 prize.
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.
For thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers, the Lenape thrived in the Delaware Valley. Centuries of abuse and displacement followed, and now a repatriation project aims to heal old wounds. In this installment, we discuss the complex process of giving the tribe’s ancestral remains and artifacts a final resting place at Pennsbury Manor.
If you want to work in tv and movies or build arena-ready concert sets, you can do it right here in the Commonwealth. The Pittsburgh Film Office and Rock Lititz are drawing global talent and building homegrown workforces, setting the state up to be a leader in these exciting creative fields.
This leafy neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia has been the site of everything from a Revolutionary War battle to a streetcar-driven building boom, to contemporary racial justice protests — no wonder it has so many incredible historic sites. As part of our We Are Here series, we're looking at three of those special places and how they're working to be good neighbors.
In this installment, we hear about The People Project, an Adams County-based initiative offering opportunities for locals to share their life experiences and showcase their creativity. A tumultuous few years pushed the initiative to grow and evolve, pointing towards an exciting future.
From macabre collectibles to slapstick humor, these small institutions don't have something for everybody — but they just might have the perfect thing for you.
It’s that time of year again: Time to boost some of our favorite Pennsylvania small businesses and help readers with their holiday shopping in the process. From rocks glasses to fresh flowers to one-of-a-kind jewelry, there's something for everyone on your list.
If you want to work in tv and movies or build arena-ready concert sets, you can do it right here in the Commonwealth. The Pittsburgh Film Office and Rock Lititz are drawing global talent and building homegrown workforces, setting the state up to be a leader in these exciting creative fields.
In the first episode of our new podcast, we’re heading to a small town across the river from Pittsburgh that is home to a spectacular set of church murals. Tackling themes such as social justice, poverty, and immigration, these stunning works of art, which are almost 100 years old, have a surprising amount of resonance in today’s world — and are playing an important role in Millvale’s renaissance.