Higher Ed Moves to Front of the Class in PA
Various studies indicate higher education impacts PA to the tune of tens of billions of dollars every year. We found the industry continues to evolve across the state in our higher education progress report.
Philly's Prohibitive Favorite
Village Whiskey, the latest offering from Philadelphia's hottest restaurateur Jose Garces, is indicative of the burgeoning downtown restaurant scene and the expanding foodie culture's love of nostalgia.
Technology Pushes 'Young-Raising' on Non-Profits
The Academy of Natural Science recently appointed 34 year-old Amy Miller Marvin as its VP of Institutional Advancement, signaling a new, younger and more tech-saavy direction for the old museum, the city, and fundraising profession.
Light of the Times: Kay and Sons, Lutron Join Forces
Kay and Sons and Lutron have seen the light. The successful Southeastern Pa. lighting companies with storied histories have teamed up to meet the changing needs of their customers.
Sealing the Leak: Philly Weathers Labor Storms with Energy-Saving Jobs
When cracks and leaks finally began to show in Philadelphia's job market, the city went after stimulus funds to create thousands of jobs through weatherization programs. As a result, thousands of rowhomes use energy more efficiently.
Higher Ground: Downtown University Tied to Harrisburg's Rebirth
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, founded in the city's downtown in 2001, is intertwined with the hopes of a new state capitol for the 21st century, replacing post-industrial job losses and offsetting "brain drain."
Penn State Students Reach for the Stars--and the Sun
At Penn State, student innovators are working on projects that could power future space programs--or revolutionize emerging earth-bound industries like solar and satellite technology.
Titans Clash in Philly: the Battle Between Comcast and Verizon Heats Up
Comcast and Verizon have been trading blows in Philadelphia for a while, vying for hearts, minds and subscriptions.
The Big Gamble: Pennsylvania's Gaming Industry and the Promise of Quality Jobs
As Act 71 kicks in and slots parlors open throughout the Commonwealth, some big questions remain unanswered. Can casinos without table games really generate thousands of jobs?