A Bucks County teen bridges the gap between blind and sighted
At just 17 years old, Amy Lui has already launched her own nonprofit organization and been honored with a Young Heroes Award for her work on literacy and access in the blind community.
PA's racial justice movement goes beyond the big cities
"How can we plan on resolving this big world topic if we can’t even do it in our hometown first?" That question, asked by a protest organizer in Aston, PA, is being echoed across the state.
Reading's Barrio Alegría makes big moves
A national grant is shining a light on the amazing work of this organization, which brings its diverse community together through dance, programming, and neighborhood beautification.
A Reading block gets a major facelift
Kids walking to the 3rd and Spruce Rec Center have a fresh view. A coalition led by the Reading Recreation Commission and the Wyomissing Foundation have invested time, money, and labor into a transformative facade project, offering a boon to homeowners and the neighborhood.
A buzz in the valley
The towns along the Monongahela River in southwestern PA have banded together to support local economic development, increase tourism, and improve quality-of-life. Their work is paying off.
Give it up for PA's park and recreation professionals
On July 19, 2019 Pennsylvania celebrated its first ever Park and Recreation Professionals Day. The honorees are charged with maintaining and promoting over 6,000 community parks and 12,000 miles of trails — life in PA wouldn't be the same without them.
Hoop Dreams: A first-time entrepreneur gets State College kids onto the court
When Dan McKenna decided to start a youth basketball business, he didn't know where to begin — so the fledgling founder tapped into local entrepreneurial resources to get the ball rolling.
Increasing diversity in PA's parks starts with conversation
Organizers, activists and recreation professionals came together in Pittsburgh to work on issues of access and inclusivity in Pennsylvania's green spaces.
A floating field trip on the Mon River
This year, hundreds of students from the area will climb aboard Explorer, an amazing interactive classroom that also happens to be a boat. In addition to conducting experiments and observing wildlife, the kids will learn about the history of the Mon and how to be better stewards of the river.
8 reasons 2019 will be a great year for Pennsylvania
To get you as excited as we are, check out this list of reasons to relish 2019. From statewide trends to singular events to stunning natural resources, there's something for everyone.