In 2006, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College librarian Barb Zaborowski received a seed grant from PA Humanities to expand the One Book, One Community program to include middle school students. Today, the program continues to thrive, serving as a testament to PA Humanities' enduring dedication to libraries and education ..read more

PA Humanities proudly announces the release of the first video, “Pennley Court,” featuring bestselling author Damon Young, from its Voices of History Pittsburgh project, debuting in honor of Black History Month. This statewide initiative to document and preserve Black history launched in Pittsburgh in 2024. The stories collected showcase a selection of residents who have shaped the city’s past and continue to inspire its future ..read more

Lifelong Etna residents mingled with newcomers and everyone in between at a recent event to share stories about one thing they all have in common: their love for their town. Their stories will help inform the work of the Etna Heart & Soul team ..read more

Generous donors including Randall M. Miller supported the creation of The Window Keeper, a new poem written by Yolanda Wisher and digitally animated by Naeem Murdic. We spoke with Mr. Miller not only about the poem but also about how Americans can engage with the humanities as we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence ..read more

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, PA Humanities is proud to release a special version of The Window Keeper, a powerful new poem written by Philadelphia Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher ..read more

Voices of History is a statewide effort to collect and celebrate the stories, family histories, struggles and triumphs of Black Pennsylvanians in the 20th and 21st centuries. In December, a group of Pittsburgh storytellers who will be featured as part of the project gathered at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center ..read more

The Crawford County Historical Society's purchase of an antique vehicle, with assistance from their Wingspan grant, has gotten people talking, and the society rethinking their audience and how to reach them ..read more

As we conclude our celebration of 50 years of PA Humanities, we are excited to build a movement that will deepen our impact across Pennsylvania in the coming year. Guided by a new strategic plan, we’ll expand some of our signature projects to new cities, engage even more young voices to help shape the future ..read more

Join PA Humanities as we take a moment to reflect on the highlights and achievements of this transformative year that closes out our memorable 50th anniversary — where we showcased our commitment to equity, advocacy, research, and social impact ..read more

The streets of Pittsburgh became unexpected canvases in 2024, bringing to life the words of young people in Garfield, Homewood and Northview Heights with each drop of rain. Join us as we look back on the highlights of this year's Rain Poetry project in Pittsburgh, and the moments of connection and inspiration it brought to the city in this beautiful video by The Shop 6 Films ..read more