A hidden lake in the heart of Philly prepares for its closeup
An old reservoir in East Fairmount Park has been off-limits for decades. Now work is underway to transform this urban oasis into a site for environmental education and outdoor recreation.
Cities are only as strong as their parks and green spaces
The inaugural PA Urban Parks & Recreation Exchange, held in Allentown, spotlighted how Pennsylvania cities large and small can improve their communities through thoughtful design and increased access to parks and playgrounds.
Pennsylvania zoos save animals here and across the globe
From a blind elephant seal in Pittsburgh to an entire population of endangered butterflies near Hershey, the state's zoos are jumping in to help the world's wildlife. It's all part of a national movement that has these beloved institutions emphasizing education and conservation.
A State College project aims to make green homes affordable
Often the greenest new homes are also the most expensive. GreenBuild, a partnership between Penn State and the State College Community Land Trust, is looking to solve that problem with a net-zero energy duplex that will be affordable both to purchase and to live in.
Carlisle's Lil' Ponderosa sends grass-fed meat to your door
This farm-to-home subscription service gives Pennsylvanians access to humanely-raised beef and other meat products.
An oasis in Harrisburg's downtown food desert
While some Commonwealth communities are tackling the problem of urban food access with farmers' markets and boutique food shops, a pair of entrepreneurs are thinking big in the capital city with a new grocery store.
State College startup helps turf grow tough
Started while the founder was still a Penn State student, Phospholutions has developed a product that boosts the survival rate of transplanted seedlings, makes them more drought-resistant and reduces the environmental consequences of wasted fertilizer. They're coming to a golf course or playing field near you.
Bugging Out: A revamped local museum uses insects and butterflies to teach science
After years as a showcase for creepy critters, the rebranded Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion is expanding its exhibits and its ambitions. From a room filled with 8,000 butterflies to the world's largest centipedes, this hidden gem offers up educational opportunities and fun galore -- just try to keep your kid out of the climb-through lizard terrarium.
Urban gardeners get growing with Cityscape Farm Supply
Short on space but still want to grow your own food? This Pennsylvania company makes a line of garden beds that are ideal for rooftops, balconies and small yards.
B Inspired by the purpose-driven businesses of Pennsylvania
On October 20 in Philadelphia, celebrate the B Corp movement at this national gathering of entrepreneurs just as committed to social and environmental progress as they are to earning profits.