Key Change Episode 9: Mayor Brandy Schimp goes to bat for her hometown
The young mayor of Kane, PA, just earned a second term. She chatted with us about how she plans to use it, and what exactly has made this haven in the PA Wilds so successful.
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.
Touchstone Center for Crafts: A haven in the woods
This leafy retreat in southwestern PA welcomes artisans for immersive workshops and intensive programming. Whether you're a creative teen, a nascent crafter or a professional artist, there are opportunities for you to unplug and get to work.
Along for the Ride: An ambitious plan lifts a Johnstown institution to the top
This city's iconic Inclined Plane has long provided a lifeline to residents, and now the entire hillside will be transformed via infrastructure improvements, bike and hiking trails, and an enticing new riverfront park.
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.
Grab your easel for an afternoon of art in the Laurel Highlands
On May 16, Touchstone Center for Crafts and the National Road Heritage Corridor are hosting an exciting outdoor event at Christian W. Klay Winery in Southwestern PA. Artists of all skill levels are invited to capture the bucolic landscape and springtime vineyards, with help from two of the region's top professional painters.
Key Change Episode 5: Riding the Covid-era roller coaster at Waldameer Park
After over a century in business, this Erie institution is no stranger to change — but that doesn't mean the last year didn't throw them for a loop. We chatted with Brian Gorman, a third-generation member of the park's leadership, about how they safely brought folks back to the midway, and what they have planned for 2021.
Painting his way from "Brownsville to Braddock"
Pittsburgh artist Ron Donoughe committed months to painting the natural and post-industrial beauty of the Mon Valley. The result of that work is a new book, out this March.
Gilson Snow channels the spirit of experimentation and adventure
A pair of former science teachers are creating winter sports equipment like no other. With an artisanal manufacturing process, local materials, and patented design, they're turning their Snyder County-based company into a powerful force in the snowboarding world.
More than just movies at this PA drive-in
Pennsylvania is one of the best places in the nation to enjoy a flick from the comfort of your car. And while 2020 has not been a typical movie season, the Cumberland Drive-In Theatre has found new ways to draw people in, from hosting weddings to planning special events to screening classic films.