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21/03/2024

One of the most essential pieces of only bringing creatives into a neighborhood —and keeping them there — is housing. Affordable housing. In this episode of , we hear from two organizations on opposite sides of the state that tackling this problem and making their communities stronger in the process.

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One of the most essential pieces of only bringing creatives into a neighborhood —and keeping them there — is housing. Affordable housing. In this episode, we hear from two organizations on opposite sides of the state that tackling this problem and making their communities stronger in the process...

05/02/2024

From live music to chainsaws, the state's annual festivals celebrate everything under the sun. They also boost their communities, increase local pride, and showcase the host area for a wide swath of new people. The economic benefits redound throughout the year. In this latest episode of Prism, we're joined by representatives from Bethlehem's Musikfest and Ridgway's Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous.

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From live music to chainsaws, the state's annual festivals celebrate everything under the sun. They also boost their communities, increase local pride, and showcase the host area for a wide swath of new people. The economic benefits redound throughout the year. In this latest episode, we're joined b

11/01/2024

The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship partnered with a local business to transform a historic space in Kane, launching a new media lab that will serve as a resource for the region's entrepreneurs.

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The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship partnered with a local business to transform a historic space, launching a new media lab that will serve as a resource for the region's entrepreneurs.

12/12/2023

This year we've got a special list of recommendations for you procrastinators out there. Here are some buy-local holiday gifts that require little more than the click of a button.

PHS : Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Goldbelly PA Bed & Breakfast Inns - PABBI Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse Midtown Cinema The Milford Theater Victoria Theatre The Oaks Theater SteelStacks Wayvine Mazza Wines Vox Vineti Winery Galen Glen Winery Fero Vineyards And Winery

This year we've got a special list of recommendations for you procrastinators out there. Here are some buy-local holiday gifts that require little more than the click of a button.

22/11/2023

This Southeastern Pennsylvania is home to an arts & culture district created by and for locals. In this episode of Prism, we talk with two Chester natives who have worked hard to make this dream a reality.

16/11/2023

is home to an arts & culture district created by and for locals. In this episode of Prism we talk with two Chester natives who have worked hard to make this dream a reality. Pennsylvania Council on the Arts

This Southeastern Pennsylvania is home to an arts & culture district created by and for locals. In this episode of Prism, we talk with two Chester natives who have worked hard to make this dream a reality.

08/11/2023

For thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers, the Lenape thrived in the Delaware Valley. Centuries of abuse and displacement followed, and now a repatriation project aims to heal old wounds. In this installment, we discuss the complex process of giving the tribe’s ancestral remai...

18/10/2023

We're back with more episodes of Prism, a podcast shining a light on the power of creativity in PA communities. In this first installment, we're hearing about how Andy Warhol Museum is expanding its footprint, creating an inclusive, innovative arts district that offers everything from a live music venue to workforce training programs.

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We're back with more episodes of Prism, a podcast shining a light on the power of creativity in PA communities. In this first installment, we're hearing about how The Warhol is expanding its footprint, creating an inclusive, innovative arts district that offers everything from a live music venue to

18/07/2023

Jefferson Educational Society, a "main street think tank," is bringing people together in Northwestern Pennsylvania, providing a space for deep conversations, community engagement, and growth. They are also listening, expanding their reach into new towns and neighborhoods. In this episode of , a podcast created in partnership with PA Humanities, we talk about the evolution of and why every community could benefit from their own think tank.

A "main street think tank" is bringing people together in Northwestern Pennsylvania, providing a space for deep conversations, community engagement, and growth. The Jefferson Educational Society is also listening, expanding their reach into new towns and neighborhoods.

10/07/2023

Three companies rose to the top during the second of three planned Big Idea Contests in the PA Wilds region. One thing they all share: A commitment to community and doing good, whether that's through a piece of handmade art, a cup of coffee, or a software program.

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Three companies rose to the top during the second of three planned Big Idea Contests in the PA Wilds region. One thing they all share: A commitment to community and doing good, whether that's through a piece of handmade art, a cup of coffee, or a software program.

09/06/2023

Can young people embrace history? They certainly can, whether it's through an innovative, low-tech museum or via oral histories of recent generations. In the latest episode of , we talk about how institutions in Gettysburg and Philadelphia are bringing young people into the process of preserving the past.

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They certainly can, whether it's through an innovative, low-tech museum or via oral histories of recent generations. In our latest episode, we talk about how institutions in Gettysburg and Philadelphia are bringing young people into the process of preserving the past.

01/06/2023

Summer travel season is upon us. Add and to your list — and check out this road trip-ready podcast to hear why.

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For years, factories and mills anchored PA communities large and small. The question of what to do with these beautiful, historic buildings is an essential one, and there is no single answer. In Johnstown, metalwork has returned to a shuttered steel facility, while in the Poconos, a new generation o

08/05/2023

Set amid the rolling hills and small towns of the county of the same name, York has a thriving arts community. From muralists to musicians to storytellers, the local creatives help this historic city tell its own story. In this episode of , we spoke with two passionate Yorkers working to bring people together through the arts.

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Set amid the rolling hills and small towns of the county of the same name, York has a thriving arts community. From muralists to musicians to storytellers, the local creatives help this historic city tell its own story. In this episode, we spoke with two passionate Yorkers working to bring people to

19/04/2023

There is void opening in the arts media landscape — fewer publications, fewer critics — which means less attention for Philly's world-class performing arts scene. To tackle this issue, Theatre Philadelphia created the Content + Criticism Cohort, a series of workshops that prepares participants to play an essential role in the creative ecosystem. This exciting program was made possible thanks to funding from PA Humanities; read more in the latest installment of .

There is void opening in the arts media landscape — fewer publications, fewer critics — which means less attention for the city's world-class performing arts scene. To tackle this issue, a new program from Theatre Philadelphia is offering a series of workshops that prepares participants to play ...

03/03/2023

For thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers, the Lenape thrived in the Delaware Valley. Centuries of abuse and displacement followed, and now a repatriation project aims to heal old wounds. In this episode of , we speak with Jeremy Johnson, Cultural Education Director of the Delaware Tribe, and Doug Miller, site administrator of Pennsbury Manor, about giving the tribe’s ancestral remains and artifacts a final resting place.

PA Humanities

For thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers, the Lenape thrived in the Delaware Valley. Centuries of abuse and displacement followed, and now a repatriation project aims to heal old wounds. In this installment, we discuss the complex process of giving the tribe’s ancestral remai...

24/02/2023

This spring, six Maple Festivals across the state offer a peak into this thriving, under-the-radar local industry. Watch sap turn into syrup, sample the wares, and think beyond pancakes.

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This spring, six Maple Festivals across the state offer a peak into this thriving industry. Watch sap turn into syrup, sample the wares, and think beyond pancakes.

15/02/2023

Did you know that TAIT, a team from Rock Lititz, worked on 's halftime show? That could be you!

If you want to work in tv and movies or build arena-ready concert sets, you can do it right here in the Commonwealth. The Pittsburgh Film Office and Rock Lititz are drawing global talent and building homegrown workforces, setting the state up to be a leader in these exciting creative fields.

15/02/2023

Germantown, a leafy neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia, has been the site of everything from a Revolutionary War battle to a streetcar-driven building boom, to contemporary racial justice protests — no wonder it has so many incredible historic sites. As part of our series, we're looking at three of those special places and how they're working to be good neighbors.

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This leafy neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia has been the site of everything from a Revolutionary War battle to a streetcar-driven building boom, to contemporary racial justice protests — no wonder it has so many incredible historic sites. As part of our We Are Here series, we're looking at t...