Pennsylvania’s music festivals strike a chord
Festivals and concerts provide a huge economic boost to urban areas and rural regions alike by creating jobs, drawing tourists, and supporting local businesses. Keep that in mind this summer when...
View ArticleA wellness mecca thrives in the Susquehanna Valley
The Miller Center provides a community clubhouse for Lewisburg with activities and programming for all ages. And thanks to creative partnerships and proximity to the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail, it's...
View ArticleA 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,...
View ArticleRooster Street Butcher expands in Lititz
A Lancaster County stand-out, this artisan butcher/eatery is prepping a third location and rethinking its headquarters. That's great news for anyone seeking out a local, sustainable, scrumptious meal.
View ArticleA major downtown development project rises in Camp Hill
More commercial density is on the way for this charming town outside of Harrisburg. Neighbors & Smith is a boon for residents and the thriving small-business community, which has long been working...
View ArticleWhiskey Rebellion: A Pottstown distillery carves its own path
Manatawny Still Works has made a name for itself with its distinctive whiskey. Now a wave of awards and a South Philly satellite location prove that the distillery is a major player in PA's craft...
View ArticleAllegheny Outfitters expands in downtown Warren
The veteran-owned, independent outfitter is putting all of its services — kayak/canoe rental, outdoor gear, trip-planning — under one roof. A local brewery will soon join them. It's a big moment for...
View ArticleA small-town movie theatre comes back to life
The one-screen Victoria Theatre in the PA Wilds first opened for business in 1920, and now a local couple has returned the storefront movie house to its status as a community hub for Blossburg.
View ArticleA PA town produces 68 percent of the country’s mushrooms
Kennett Square is the "Mushroom Capital of the World," and they celebrate that status every year with an action-packed fungi festival. This September, head to Chester County for one of the state's best...
View ArticleCreativity blooms in downtown Altoona
Now in its second year, the Cre814 Festival aims to spotlight this PA city's increasingly vibrant urban core by bringing together small businesses, local makers, live music, and artisanal eats.
View ArticleThe Elect Few: Marita Garrett of Wilkinsburg, PA
Welcome to Keystone Edge's new series where we chat with Pennsylvania's mayors. These engaged public servants have a lot to say about moving the state forward. First up is the mayor of an up-and-coming...
View ArticleA 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.
View ArticleWinning 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. The post Winning big for...
View ArticlePennsylvania’s unexpected arts mecca
Cities don't have a monopoly on art and design. In fact, bucolic Bucks County is a treasure trove of boutique museums, art galleries, and cultural sites. Learn more about an area once dubbed "the...
View ArticleKeystone Edge’s top 5 stories of 2019
From Easton to Altoona, our top five stories of 2019 were all about local, local, local. People wanted to read about cities and towns evolving, thinking big, and using existing assets to build a...
View ArticleThe Elect Few: Mayor Matthew Pacifico of Altoona, PA
In this series, we're chatting with Pennsylvania's mayors. These engaged public servants have a lot to say about moving the state forward. Next up is the mayor of a central PA city with a lot to prove....
View ArticleA fresh look for Centre County tourism
This beautiful region has a lot to offer, from bike trails and world-class fishing to charming towns and thriving breweries. The freshly rebranded Happy Valley Adventure Bureau hopes to lure visitors...
View ArticlePhilipsburg is a rising star in the PA Wilds
This Centre County town has a growing stable of small businesses and a wealth of historic downtown properties ready for a refresh. Thanks to hard work by a passionate group of organizations and...
View ArticleBangor Trust Brewing fights to stay alive, again
This small-town brewery recently weathered the storm through an unexpected move and renovation. Now they're facing the challenge of COVID-19 with the same tools: creativity and community. The post...
View ArticleYour Voices: COVID-19 in Pennsylvania
We asked for your stories and you responded. Here is a snapshot of how the pandemic is impacting Pennsylvanians, from lost wages to changing habits to inspirational community action. The post Your...
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