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.
Adventurous PA drinkers have a lot to cheer
1700 Penn Ave is a drink-local mecca in Pittsburgh. Thanks to creativity and collaboration, the new venture has managed to weather the pandemic and position itself for the future.
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.
Birdwatching takes flight in Pennsylvania
Your new favorite hobby is adventurous, affordable, and naturally socially distant. Whether you're simply looking out the front window or planning travel to pad your life list, Pennsylvania is a fascinating place to fall in love with birds, both native and migratory.
This is the year to fall in love with the great outdoors
Pennsylvania's parks and campgrounds have never been more popular. There's a good reason for that: Beyond the COVID-19 staycation boom, these family-friendly spaces provide stunning views, a taste of solitude, and an arena for adventure.
The fight to fund arts and culture in the Lehigh Valley
With municipal budgets stretched to the brink, two local officials get creative in order to boost the region's essential arts, culture, and tourism economy.
Bangor Trust Brewing fights to stay alive, again
This small-town brewery recently weathered the storm through an unexpected move and renovation. Now they're facing the challenge of COVID-19 with the same tools: creativity and community.
Taking drink local to the next level with PA hops
Pennsylvania's craft brewers are experimenting with local hops — and even growing their own buds. The crop represents an awesome opportunity for this beer-happy, agriculturally rich state.
The Den by Sly Fox comes to GoggleWorks
The beloved PA brewery continues its expansion with an eatery inside a downtown Reading arts center. And this time around, they're doing things a little differently.