Gauging the Growth Sectors: Life Sciences Loom Large
A Milken Institute study found Greater Philadelphia passed San Francisco and is closing in on Boston as the nation's top life sciences region.
Gauging the Growth Sectors: Higher Ed Evolution
Tried and true bastions of research, innovation and excellence, like the University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon and Penn State continued to diversify their interests, impact and integration into the Commonwealth's communities that support them.
Gauging the Growth Sectors: Entrepreneurship Enters New Era
Newtown's BioClinica earns top honors from Eastern Technology Council
While other companies struggled to find ways to stay afloat during the recession, BioClinica was on the attack the last 12 months.
DVIRC puts focus on local lean manufacturers' success stories
Thomas Medical Company, Probes Unlimited and Met-Pro Corporation work in considerably different fields, but the three Eastern PA manufacturers share one common, business-growing trait--they've committed to "lean" principles.
Western PA students challenged in Chain Reaction Contraption contest
There are many reasons why it's cool to be a high school kid in the Pittsburgh area. But if you happen to be a student with an interest in science and technology, this area is the ultimate place to learn from the pros.
Spectacle: The Year in Green
With apologies to Kermit, it is easy being green in Pennsylvania, where our photographers chronicled the rapid development of green technology, companies and products throughout 2009.
2009 in Review: Movers and Shakers
While the economy staggered around them, these Pennsylvanians stood strong, driving innovation and working tirelessly to expand possibilities and opportunities throughout their respective companies, organizations and institutions.
Viridity Energy becoming PA's microgrid mover
Where federal money goes, chances are Viridity Energy is close by.
Allegheny County transit to launch state's first smart fare card
Port Authority of Allegheny County will premiere the state's first smart card system for transit fares in 2011.