PCN Tours: Shade Mountain Naturals

Shade Mountain Naturals creates hand-made all natural skin care products. In addition, the business is family owned and operated. You’ll see how they make their soaps and lotions on this episode of PCN Tours.     Watch PCN Tours and more PA History & Culture on cable and the PCN Select Streaming Service.

PCN Tours Strong Spas

Located in Northumberland, PA, Strong Spas competes at a global level for manufacturing. Known for their DURA-SHIELD hard cover system and the ULSTRASTRONG CoverLift system, they make all of their products right in central PA. See how they mold their spas and build their products to last on this episode of PCN Tours.   Watch […]

PCN Tours: Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

Gertrude Hawk had to support her family after her father died and her mother became ill.  In 1915, she began working in a local candy shop in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  It was here that she learned how to make chocolate.  In 1936, she knew it was time to start her own business. That’s when the first […]

PCN Tours: American Keg

American Keg manufactures one-half and one-sixth size beer kegs from domestically-sourced stainless steel.  Their kegs are subjected to a process known as “pickling and passivation,” which ensures a clean and corrosion-free container.  While they grow their manufacturing capabilities, they’ll continue to import kegs of different sizes and styles from abroad to supplement what they produce […]

PCN Tours Timberhaven Log & Timber Homes

Timberhaven uses primarily Eastern White Pine harvested from across the northeastern United States for their log homes and cabins.   These forests grow slow, and produce dense, strong wood for their manufacturing.   Timberhaven dries their wood in a kiln to control its moisture content, and cuts every log for an exact fit.  The parts are labeled […]

PCN Tours: Tex Visions

Tex Visions has a vast array of methods at their disposal for getting their clients’ messages out to the public.   They manufacture flags, tents, banners, backdrops, promotional counters, literature stands, advertising umbrellas, and flagpoles for their customers worldwide.  Since they began their business in 2004, Tex Visions says they have evolved from a start-up company […]

PCN Tours the U.S. Mint

Watch this episode of PCN Tours to see the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia and learn how coins are made. You’ll see how the coins are pressed and learn about the history of the U.S. Mint, all the way back to 1792.    

PCN Tours Gilson Boards

The Gilson Board is the newest, most playful and buttery snowboard design on the market. On this tour, see the science behind the board, or just enjoy the beauty of boards that are carved out of Pennsylvania Poplar. Enjoy this episode of PCN Tours as we continue through the winter season.

PCN Tours Betsy Ann Chocolates

Betsy Ann Chocolates states that they set the standard in Original American Handmade Chocolates. Click to learn more about this delectable Pennsylvania business.

Election 2018

With about two weeks before the 2018 General Election, the state party chairs will be on the PCN Call-In Program to discuss Election 2018.  Val DiGiorgio, Republican State Committee Chair; and Nancy Patton Mills, Democratic State Committee Chair will take your calls about the upcoming election.