Our Top Five Stories of 2021
These are the features our readers responded to the most, and they cover everything from ascendent small towns to recreation amenities to high tech wizardry.
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.
The small town that could
Dublin is a Bucks County hamlet that has long been overshadowed by its neighbors. That is starting to change thanks to a raft of new businesses and The Square, a dynamic mixed-use development.
To Market, To Market: A local institution gets a facelift in Lancaster County
The historic Columbia Market House has been renovated and rejuvenated, helping to feed and cohere this riverfront community.
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.
Arts and crafts is big business in PA
A new trans-state partnership between Philly's CraftNOW and Pittsburgh's Creative Business Accelerator looks to track and boost the economic impact of the Commonwealth's artisans.
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.
For the 2021 season, Totem Pole Playhouse improvises
This renowned summer stock theater, nestled in the pines of Franklin County, draws international talent to its humble stage. And while summer 2021 won't quite be business-as-usual, there are lots of reasons — live music, a film series — to add this gem to your itinerary.
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.
Welcome to Lynn Hall, 'Fallingwater' in the Pennsylvania Wilds
This architectural gem was rescued from disrepair and obscurity by a series of passionate owners who hope to alert travelers to the existence of the state's other modernist masterpiece.