Arts and crafts is big business in PA
A new trans-state partnership between Philly's CraftNOW and Pittsburgh's Creative Business Accelerator looks to track and boost the economic impact of the Commonwealth's artisans.
Philadelphia's first urban winery is crushing it
A couple of hospitality industry veterans have opened Mural City Cellars in the East Kensington neighborhood. The founders are committed to using locally grown grapes and connecting with the community.
A community grocery store in South Philly takes the long view
The first seeds for the South Philly Food Co-op were planted over 10 years ago, and not even a global pandemic could derail the member-owned market from finally opening to its hungry customers.
Work to own in Pennsylvania
Employee ownership is a growing movement in the Commonwealth, in no small part due to a new organization dedicated to promoting this exciting model.
Key Change Episode 4: Tiffany Wilson accepts a new job in an unprecedented moment
How does the University City Science Center, an organization known for bringing people together, rethink its mission during a global pandemic? And with a new CEO to boot.
In Philadelphia, signs of the times
A former bartender flexes his creative muscle with a small business that gives local storefronts a charming, unique flair — and makes southeastern PA streetscapes infinitely more interesting.
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.