A new way for Pennsylvanians to show their pride
RepresentPA has designed a line of state-centric apparel, and they're hoping to use it to foster enthusiasm, drive tourism, and bring this diverse Commonwealth together.
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.
Your 2020 Made in PA Gift Guide
This year, it's more important than ever to support local small businesses. We've got something for everyone on this list: foodies, pet-lovers, parents, gardeners, and appreciators of beautiful things.
Key Change Episode 1: Manatawny Still Works raises the bar
In the first episode of our new podcast series, we speak with Derek Menaldino, co-owner of a PA distillery, about the challenges of 2020 and his hopes for 2021.
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.
The Slinky factory springs back to life
Slinky is an American icon and it's also the ultimate "Made in PA" story, one with twists, turns, drama, and a happy ending for Hollidaysburg.
This buy-local homecoming in Brownsville was centuries in the making
A wood worker with deep roots in the Mon Valley plots his return, and hopes his businesses can help boost the community.
Anxious consumers turn to PA's small organic farms
Ever since March, the interest in locally grown food is on the rise. The state's small-scale farms are benefitting, selling out their CSA shares and growing their farmers' market businesses.
Scientists and wineries team up to squash the Spotted Lanternfly
These colorful insects are decimating the state's grapevines, hop farms, orchards, and flower beds. (What do they have against our craft beverage industry?) Learn more about how you can join the fight against the spotted menace.
COVID-19 testing takes to the streets
A Conshohocken event production company is pivoting, launching an off-shoot dedicated to manufacturing (in PA!) mobile testing trucks. These versatile vehicles will hopefully have a life long after the pandemic, providing vaccines and other targeted relief to communities in crisis.