Fredericktown, PA: Luring boaters and landlubbers alike to the banks of the Mon
Looking for a laid-back summer getaway? This Southwestern Pennsylvania town has a smorgasbord of options, from hiking to fishing to nighttime revelry.
The Great Allegheny Passage helps trail towns thrive
This 150-mile biking and walking route -- which runs between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, Maryland -- has proved to be a tremendous boost to adjacent communities, spurring tourism, development and the growth of small businesses. That means more amenities for GAP users as they explore the great outdoors.
Soak up the sun at next-gen beer gardens
Outdoor drinking venues are popping up all over Philadelphia. We've got a full report from three of the city's most spectacular beer gardens: one in the clouds, one that recalls our industrial past and one always stays on the move.
Bike, learn, grow, row or wed at Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philly
This historic site is reinventing itself for the 21st century, emphasizing both attracting new visitors -- with help from an ambitious trail project -- and connecting with the surrounding neighborhoods.
PA's picturesque Route 6 plans for bikes (and pedestrians)
More than four million people travel this historic roadway every year, an overwhelmingly majority on four wheels. Now a serious effort is underway to make the iconic route friendly to all.
Hot nights and cool tunes at a riverside amphitheater in the Mon Valley
This summer, there is no better place to take in a live concert — and enjoy a cold brew — than the Noble J. Dick Aquatorium in Monongahela.
Urban nature preschool lands at Smith Memorial Playground in Philadelphia
When kids learn and explore outdoors, it has huge behavioral, emotional and educational benefits. This innovative preschool model is coming to North Philadelphia.
Weekend Getaway: Your summer won't be complete without a visit to Jim Thorpe
Whether you're looking to bike, hike, paddle, antique or sip local brews, this Poconos hamlet has you covered. And if you're also excited by dramatic stories of history and revitalization, Jim Thorpe has that, too.
Business is rollin' on the river in Charleroi
This Mon River Valley town is going all out to lure businesses to its historic downtown, offering incentives, support, services and architectural charm. The community is also boosting its existing entrepreneurs via a pop-up resource center.
Bringing Back Brownsville
This historic town along the Monongahela River is on the comeback trail, and some of its youngest citizens are leading the charge. New parks, exciting development projects and rehabs of iconic buildings are all part of the area's rebirth.