From steel town to startup central
Thanks to the Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) program, Southside Bethlehem has become a hotbed for upstart companies, thriving incubators and young urbanites.
In Philadelphia, treating neighborhood trauma at its roots
Sanctuary is a place of refuge or safety. In urban neighborhoods throughout America, sanctuary is a luxury that can be almost impossible to find. Michael O'Bryan is working to bring that sense of security to North Philadelphia.
Downtown Tamaqua crafts a brighter future
This Schuylkill County community has seen its share of hard times. But rather than surrender, local organizations have banded together to revive downtown through entrepreneurship, historical preservation and the arts -- and female business owners are leading the way.
Animal Kingdom: Can Philadelphia become a 'no-kill' city?
Philly is poised to become a leader both in the humane treatment of shelter animals and the prevention of stray and abandoned pets. We take a look at several organizations working hard to make the city friendlier for its furriest citizens.
'Genius' Bill Strickland is more than just a kid from the neighborhood
The president and CEO of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation is a MacArthur Fellowship winner, published author and community activist who has helped transform Pittsburgh through integrated workforce development and arts education for public school students.
An innovative public/private partnership gets Harrisburg residents to work
A new transportation program connects local jobseekers with employment, a boon for both vulnerable populations and the companies they work for.
Urban nature preschool lands at Smith Memorial Playground in Philadelphia
When kids learn and explore outdoors, it has huge behavioral, emotional and educational benefits. This innovative preschool model is coming to North Philadelphia.
An experimental art project in Pittsburgh where food is the medium
In East Liberty, a team of artists educate and satiate via the cuisines of nations where the United States is in conflict.
A safe space on Broad Street
Broad Street Ministry feeds and serves some of Philadelphia's most vulnerable citizens, and now they're using modern tools to have an even bigger impact.
Writing the Future: Pittsburgh authors help shape the city's story
Steel City boasts a slew of talented authors devoted not only to perfecting their craft, but also to fostering a vibrant community of emerging and experienced writers.