Meet Pittsburgh's MAYA spinouts, LUMA Institute and Interstacks
Maya Design on the South Side spends a lot of time outside the box. The result is the occasional spinout, as in the case of LUMA Institute and Interstack Initiative.
Pittsburgh's Terry Collins wins $100,000 Heinz Award for groundbreaking green research
Green chemistry pioneer Terry Collins of Carnegie Mellon has received a prestigious Heinz Award, placing him in the company of environmental rock stars from around the world recognized for their work in addressing serious environmental challenges.
Drexel School of Biomedical Engineering licenses infrared wound monitor technology
Diseases like diabetes can create ulcerous wounds that are often misinterpreted. Drexel University's sensor technology hopes to change that as the product moves to the commercialization stage.
Hookah Heaven: Wilkes-Barre's Downtown Gets Hip
In one fell entrepreneurial swoop, a 26 year-old with no business background captured the essence of his revitalized native city. Mike Pasquini's Crimson Lion Hookah Lounge best represents the vibrant college town the Diamond City has become.
Pittsburgh's Gateway to the Arts Goes High Tech
The intertwining of arts and technology is getting a boost in Pittsburgh, where the long-running Gateway to the Arts program has partnered with the Technology Council to bring high-tech artists in front of young people throughout the region.
Welcome to Flying Kite: I Can't Believe I'm Living in Philly
Keystone Edge's sister publication in Greater Philadelphia, Flying Kite, launched this week, and our managing editor, who will serve our sister site in the same capacity, explains how moving to Philly changed his life (but not his rooting interests).
C and J Industries expands Meadville facility, expects future hiring
A Meadville injection molding and manufacturing company is planning a $6 million expansion project that is expected to allow for more employees.
Attracting jobs big part of York County economic development plan
Last summer York County adopted a 10-year plan for managing growth and economic development in the county, which has historically been an industrial center. Meetings this month are focusing on what needs to happen to bring those goals to fruition.
Titusville event showcases opportunities and challenges from Marcellus Shale
Northwestern Pennsylvania hasn�t yet seen much impact from Marcellus Shale drilling, but a two-day event is planned for next month to help the area prepare for it.
Penn State students nurture State College entrepreneurs
Two Penn State students hope to make State College the next Silicon Valley. To do that they've launched Innoblue, which aims to help entrepreneurs realize their ideas.