A wave of modern food halls feed Philadelphia
Already home to Reading Terminal Market, one of the nation's iconic food halls, the city is embracing three new hot spots for local, affordable, creative eats.
The nation's first bakery incubator to open in Mt. Oliver
The Bakery Society Pittsburgh is taking over an iconic building in the borough, transforming it into a place where big ideas and startup companies can rise to the occasion.
Day in the Life: Reviving Altoona on two wheels
Steve McKnight is part of a new generation of young professionals bringing fresh energy to the world of economic and community development. In this first installment of a new series, we follow him as he bikes around Blair County, forging connections and spreading the word about the region he loves.
Gathering Up and looking ahead
Last month, Keystone Edge traveled to the Susquehanna Valley, sparking conversation about talent attraction, engaging young professionals in regional economic development, and why the area is such a great place to live and work. Here's a bit about who attended and what they had to say.
"This is Our Erie"
The community in this Northwestern PA city is rallying together, pushing through the tough transition from assembly line to high tech, from divestment to development, and from frustration to hope.
Rest, relaxation, and conservation in the Poconos
Next time you book a stay in the mountains, you'll be helping to preserve the very natural landscape you've traveled to see. In this majestic region, environmentalists have joined forces with the vibrant tourism industry. Funds from hotel stays and drink purchases support conservation efforts, including the successful resurrection of the local bald eagle population. It’s a great way to justify your next vacation.
In downtown Lancaster, dinner and a movie under one roof
Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, a combination indie movie theater, micro-distillery and restaurant, is coming soon to a long-vacant furniture store on Water Street. It's the sequel to a beloved boutique theater, expanding alongside the booming city's vibrant arts community.
Rolling on the River
Packed with assets both natural and historic, Columbia in Lancaster County is a town in transition, rebounding after decades of struggle. Local residents and organizations have put a fresh focus on recreation and infrastructure, revamping downtown, luring a brewpub, launching a new river trail, and spotlighting the town's inherent charm. The key to Columbia's future is also the source of its past prosperity: the Susquehanna River.
An arts community blooms in Reading
Take a wealth of venues and cultural organizations, coupled with proximity to major Northeast arts hubs, accessible cost of living and a historic city rife with inspiring spaces, and you've got the perfect recipe for an arts-and-theater boomtown.
A brewery, bakery and restaurant brings buzz to Bangor
Housed in a historic downtown building, Bangor Trust Brewing Company joins a growing community of businesses in this quintessential PA town.