Pennsylvania's video games industry is a vibrant and dynamic place, home to both boutique design firms and one of the country's best esports programs. In this episode, we talked to two people pushing this creative field forward, and working to open the door to the next generation.
A changing world pushed this arts campus towards its own evolution, inspiring the team to focus on accessibility and the outdoors. The annual Spring Iron Pour and Forge Festival, a celebration of local blacksmithing, is happening on April 30.
In the first episode of our new podcast series, we speak with Hannah Harley of Indiana, PA, and Erin Ninehouser of Ambridge in Beaver County, two women who have committed themselves to creative pursuits outside of resource-rich and art-dense cities. The lesson is clear: In a small place, you can have a huge impact.
Whether you're a gardener with an herbal remedy, a woodworker with a brilliant flooring solution, or a scientist with an accidental discovery, transforming an idea into a business is a major challenge. Fortunately, if you live in the PA Wilds, you don't have to do it alone — there is a wealth of funding and support, if you know where to look.
Jodi Frank wanted an app that could save recipes and engage with local agriculture, so she built one.
The city's first Black-owned coffee shop is led by an ambitious young entrepreneur who is already eyeing expansion and growing his wholesale bean business. He created Good Brotha's Book Café as a community gathering place for locals of all stripes.
There is an area in the north-central part of the state where visitors can see 10,000 stars with the naked eye. Cherry Springs State Park is truly a special place that can teach us a lot about the relationship between our world and artificial light.
In the latest episode of our podcast series, we chatted with Ta Enos about returning to her hometown in the PA Wilds and dedicating her career to helping the region thrive, one business at a time. We've also got information on an exciting opportunity for local entrepreneurs.
Pittsburgh's Life Sciences sector has a fabulous new resource: AlphaLab Health is a cutting-edge accelerator based in a repurposed medical complex.
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