Pitt Students Drill Down on Value Chain of Single Marcellus Shale Well
As part of a research project, a group of University of Pittsburgh students toured a Washington County well site to better understand the business factors involved.
Civic Science raises $1.2 million and plans to expand, hire four
CivicScience, makers of digital tools and widgets that collects and analyzes consumer opinion and behavior, has raised $1.2 million to expand the company and roll out a new audience measurement platform.
Adaptimmune brings tools in the fight against cancer, HIV/AIDS to Science Center
Adaptimmune LLC, one of University City Science Center's newest tenants, is the first company of its kind to develop a methodology for generating high affinity T cell receptors.
Indelible Impressions: PA Tattoo Artists Take on the Fine Arts World
It's about more than just needles, ink and skin for these artists. Through collaboration, unique gallery spaces, a passion for their work and a positive vibe, they're making quite an impact on the state's fine arts community.
Faces of Energy: Brett Snowden, Electrikus Inc.
Only 26-years-old, the Lehigh University educated engineer has already helped bring two innovative products to market. The latest: the Illumaguard, a device that keeps the lights on when they unexpectedly go off.
Microenterprise Expo gives small Lehigh Valley companies chance to connect
The Lehigh Valley Microenterprise Expo, set for April 13, will showcase businesses in sectors including construction, business services, personal care and technology. Most of them are located in urban areas of Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton.
New polystyrene manufacturing plant coming to southwest PA
A new plant south of Pittsburgh will make it much easier for Insulfoam to get its polystyrene products to the Midwest, New England and the mid-Atlantic.
PPL will pay customers to help them use less power on hot summer days
PPL Electric Utilities will pay you a little extra to use less power. But there's one catch: you have to give the electric company the ability to turn off your heat pump or air-conditioning unit.
Native daughter returns to Erie to run regional economic development group
Barbara Chaffee has worked in Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., but her heart has always been in her native Erie. Next month she'll return for a new job as President and CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership.
Q and A: Nicole Cerami, Waste Oil Recyclers
In a town of 600 that has suffered from unemployment as the local steel industry shriveled, this innovative company is making a big impact. It's providing a valuable service to businesses and greening tiny Modena, and the region.