Harrisburg's tech corridor gets extension
Source: Central Pennsylvania Business Journal, 12/17/2009
Harrisburg's technology corridor is getting a jumpstart with a state-funded extension that will take a revamped approach to bringing tech-based businesses back to the area, reports the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal.
USDA, Penn State invest in training new farmers
Source: Gant Daily, 12/17/2009
Researchers and educators in Penn State University's College of Agricultural Sciences have received grants of more than $1.3 million to help grow a new generation of farmers, reports Gant Daily.
Student designers re-imagine Pennsylvania bridge as a bike path
Source: Design Training blog, 12/17/2009
As part of a senior class project, a group of Carnegie Mellon University civil engineering students are trying to preserve the 101 year-old Hulton Bridge that crosses the Allegheny River near Pittsburgh, reports the Design Training blog.
Interview with an unknown legend
Source: CNN, 12/17/2009
Bethlehem-born and raised guitarist Steve Kimock, a favorite of Jerry Garcia's who returned to live in his home state five years ago with his family, is featured in this CNN video and story.
Robert Morris bidding for Frozen Four
Source: Post-Gazette, 12/17/2009
Robert Morris University will bid to host the Frozen Four, NCAA hockey's eequivalent of basketball's Final Four, at the now-under-construction Consol Energy Center, reports the Post-Gazette.
Obama tells PA residents job help is coming
Source: The Washington Times, 12/10/2009
President Obama was in the Lehigh Valley on Friday to talk about plans for economic help on the horizon for the region, reports The Washington Times.
NBC-Comcast deal puts broadcast TV in doubt
Source: The New York Times, 12/10/2009
Philadelphia-based Comcast's deal to acquire NBC Universal will have a significant impact on the future of broadcast television, reports The New York Times.
Mine reclamation work gets national award
Source: Pittston Sunday Dispatch, 12/10/2009
A mine reclamation project in Northeastern PA that led to the fastest-growing business park development in the state received the Office of Surface Mining's 2009 National Award for Abandoned Mine Reclamation, reports the Pittston Sunday Dispatch.
York Harley, an icon, remains
Source: York Daily Record, 12/10/2009
Harley-Davidson's Softail and Touring motorcycle manufacturing operations will remain in York County, reports the York Daily Record.
Emerging market draws workers
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 12/10/2009
Natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale market is luring a number of engineers, technicians, laborers and office managers to news jobs in Pennsyvlania, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.