Did you know that the film industry in Southwestern PA employs 10,000 people? Or that 80 percent of the Billboard Top 100 tours (Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, The Rolling Stones) were conceived and produced in a small Lancaster County town?
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Both @ThreeAksha, an Indian dance troupe, and @TallerPR, a Puerto Rican community development org, embody the idea that staying connected to one’s culture is an important way to feel at home in a new country. Our latest ep of #WeAreHere: https://t.co/S4iCld2kwP @PAHumanities
Picture this: A perfectly curated tablescape underneath the shade of a weeping willow. In the background, the sound of kids playing, ducks quacking, and an al fresco concert being performed. https://t.co/0wCdkAYOan
For years, factories and mills anchored PA communities. The question of what to do with these beautiful, historic buildings is an essential one, and there is no single answer. We dig into this issue in the latest ep of #Prism. https://t.co/1Mwnk5s875
Catch up now on new episodes of We Are Here, a podcast starring Pennsylvanians making their mark through community building, conversation, and culture. #WeAreHere#Pennsylvania@PAHumanities
The economics didn't work for the private sector, but the value of renovating a historic structure in the heart of #SomersetPA goes far beyond the spreadsheet. Local partners and an army of volunteers are getting it done, one brick at a time. https://t.co/h5R6Ox23l0
In the latest of episode of #WeAreHere, we meet #Farmartscollective, a group of artists that has transformed an organic farm in the Northeast corner of Pennsylvania into a community hub and performance space. @PAHumanities
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Two innovative companies emerged victorious from the #PAWILDS Big Idea Contest, earning an infusion of cash to build their businesses. The winners represent very different sectors, demonstrating the dynamicism of the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem. https://t.co/cFkdgKCBVF
“The themes and so much of what's in the murals resonates with what's happening in Millville…We realized long ago that we couldn't be just a preservation project. We couldn't just stay inside the church and be happy with that." https://t.co/sStbJ3SPnx @PAHumanities
We’re excited to announce #WeAreHere,” a series of podcasts and feature stories developed in partnership with@PAHumanities. In ep one, we’re heading to #MillvalePA where a spectacular set of church murals is playing a role in the area's renaissance. https://t.co/sStbJ3SPnx
@nytimes shines a light on the revitalization in #EastonPA.
"There’s a lot of life. You see people you know, and everybody says hi," said Ms. Zanders, 34. "You can tell they really value the history that’s here." https://t.co/hedzxmQWem
"Here in Philadelphia, this city makes me feel quite comfortable. Here people respect you. They respect your opinion. And they especially respect your art. I can use my art to express my voice, my thinking." https://t.co/iKItfDMUXs
In the third ep of Prism, we speak with two artists who have built lives and careers in PA after moving from abroad. Both are community-minded creators with a passion for public art. #Prism#PApodcast#EriePA#Phillymurals@seamaac@ErieA_C https://t.co/iKItfDMUXs
Happy #143DayInPA! 🎉 Today is all about showing kindness and gratitude to both yourself and your neighbors. Tell us how you are celebrating the day and share your act of kindness by using the hashtag! https://t.co/u5Q5PbAgYx
"Telling parents that this is a viable path for their children and also their children are passionate about it. So unless you want to put the kibosh on that — that passion — this is something that you can integrate into your lives." #Prism https://t.co/GYZhteKffE
@Stabert just edited a story on a PA town for our next edition and immediately booked a summer weekend getaway for her family. Any guesses on the hamlet that inspired her? Hint: Theater. Cottages. Lake. 100-year-old ice cream parlor.