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 Elect Few: Mayor Danene Sorace of Lancaster, PA
In this series, we're chatting with Pennsylvania's mayors. These engaged public servants have a lot to say about moving the state forward. This mayor is working hard to balance the needs of her city's thriving downtown with the struggles of its low-income neighborhoods.
Snowed In
Warmer winters are a challenge for Pennsylvania's ski industry, which has a long and storied history. To thrive in this new reality, the state's resorts are going green, expanding their year-round offerings, and improving snow-making technology.
Philipsburg is a rising star in the PA Wilds
This Centre County town has a growing stable of small businesses and a wealth of historic downtown properties ready for a refresh. Thanks to hard work by a passionate group of stakeholders, the comeback is just getting started.
A smart solution to leaky pipes
Leaks cost Americans more than $70 billion a year and waste as much as two trillion gallons of water. PA's Conservation Labs has developed H2know, an elegant, affordable fix.
A fresh look for Centre County tourism
This beautiful region has a lot to offer, from bike trails and world-class fishing to charming towns and thriving breweries. The freshly rebranded Happy Valley Adventure Bureau hopes to lure visitors and boost small businesses.
These grapes are the Pennsylvania wine industry's next big thing
When it comes to grapes, Commonwealth winemakers are thinking beyond the usual suspects, experimenting with off-beat varietals that thrive in cooler climates. Their hard work is paying off, winning awards, expanding the industry, and enticing local wine lovers into sampling something new.
Can robots reboot construction sites?
Penn State researchers are preparing robots for the dynamic, open-air challenges of the construction site. The goal is to improve safety and solve a labor shortage, but first they need to make it easier for workers and robots to communicate.
Pennsylvania's unexpected arts mecca
Cities don't have a monopoly on art and design. In fact, bucolic Bucks County is a treasure trove of boutique museums, art galleries, and cultural sites. Learn more about an area once dubbed "the Genius Belt" for its concentration of creative titans.
Winning big for dreaming big
A PA nonprofit honors projects that help create walkable, sustainable, equitable, and healthy communities across the state. In the spotlight: Philadelphia's Cherry Street Pier.