A buzz in the valley
The towns along the Monongahela River in southwestern PA have banded together to support local economic development, increase tourism, and improve quality-of-life. Their work is paying off.
Farm-to-Table Italian fare on an actual farm in Luzerne County
Two days per week, Old Tioga Farm welcomes 18 guests for an unforgettable meal cooked and served by Justin and Dillon Naylor. The weekend restaurant supports the sustainable farm, and vice versa.
Creativity blooms in downtown Altoona
Now in its second year, the Cre814 Festival aims to spotlight this PA city's increasingly vibrant urban core by bringing together small businesses, local makers, live music, and artisanal eats.
A PA town produces 68 percent of the country's mushrooms
Kennett Square is the "Mushroom Capital of the World," and they celebrate that status every year with an action-packed fungi festival. This September, head to Chester County for one of the state's best parties.
A small-town movie theatre comes back to life
The one-screen Victoria Theatre in the PA Wilds first opened for business in 1920, and now a local couple has returned the storefront movie house to its status as a community hub for Blossburg.
Float On: This summertime tradition is Pennsylvania at its best
River tubing is the stuff of magical childhood memories — and adult adventures, too. Southeastern PA is a hotbed for this low-impact, high-fun activity. This summer, call some friends, grab some sunscreen, ditch your phone, and let the current take you.
Allegheny Outfitters expands in downtown Warren
The veteran-owned, independent outfitter is putting all of its services — kayak/canoe rental, outdoor gear, trip-planning — under one roof. A local brewery will soon join them. It's a big moment for the company and also for this PA Wilds town, a gem for nature lovers.
Whiskey Rebellion: A Pottstown distillery carves its own path
Manatawny Still Works has made a name for itself with its distinctive whiskey. Now a wave of awards and a South Philly satellite location prove that the distillery is a major player in PA's craft beverage boom.
Jesse Krimes uses art to engage with criminal justice reform
With two ambitious projects — one in Philadelphia and one in Lancaster County — this Pennsylvania artist is tapping the talents of formerly incarcerated people to make a major impact.
Rooster Street Butcher expands in Lititz
A Lancaster County stand-out, this artisan butcher/eatery is prepping a third location and rethinking its headquarters. That's great news for anyone seeking out a local, sustainable, scrumptious meal.