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.
Birdwatching takes flight in Pennsylvania
Your new favorite hobby is adventurous, affordable, and naturally socially distant. Whether you're simply looking out the front window or planning travel to pad your life list, Pennsylvania is a fascinating place to fall in love with birds, both native and migratory.
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.
PA's hospitals, universities, and companies fight COVID-19
The state's life sciences sector has sprung into action, working hard on vaccines, medicinal therapies, and essential medical devices. Will the next big breakthrough come out of PA?
Philly's Kalaya Thai Kitchen feeds a community in crisis
Pennsylvanians are rallying together. For example, restaurant industry folks — and other people newly in need — can come by this acclaimed eatery for a free meal every day. Learn more about how you can support their efforts.
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.
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.
PA's very own cable network celebrates a milestone
Founded in 1979, PCN continues to evolve with the times, bringing Pennsylvanians news, entertainment, and education via the airwaves and its streaming service.
Pennsylvania's startup winners
As many as 75 percent of venture-backed startups fail; the failure rate of all U.S. companies after five years is over 50 percent. We take a closer look at three Commonwealth companies that have overcome the odds, making the transition from great idea to thriving company.