Q&A: Philly Fringe 2021 hopes to surprise you
The beloved annual event is celebrating 25 years of inspiring and intriguing the city. With more than 200 shows on the docket, there's something for everyone.
Touchstone Center for Crafts: A haven in the woods
This leafy retreat in southwestern PA welcomes artisans for immersive workshops and intensive programming. Whether you're a creative teen, a nascent crafter or a professional artist, there are opportunities for you to unplug and get to work.
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.
Philadelphia's first urban winery is crushing it
A couple of hospitality industry veterans have opened Mural City Cellars in the East Kensington neighborhood. The founders are committed to using locally grown grapes and connecting with the community.
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.
Grab your easel for an afternoon of art in the Laurel Highlands
On May 16, Touchstone Center for Crafts and the National Road Heritage Corridor are hosting an exciting outdoor event at Christian W. Klay Winery in Southwestern PA. Artists of all skill levels are invited to capture the bucolic landscape and springtime vineyards, with help from two of the region's top professional painters.
Key Change Episode 5: Riding the Covid-era roller coaster at Waldameer Park
After over a century in business, this Erie institution is no stranger to change — but that doesn't mean the last year didn't throw them for a loop. We chatted with Brian Gorman, a third-generation member of the park's leadership, about how they safely brought folks back to the midway, and what they have planned for 2021.
Key Change Episode 3: Lights, camera, pivot at Lancaster's Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse
Downtown's combination movie house, restaurant and distillery was hitting its stride when the pandemic hit. Hear how they made the most of that plot twist.