Gettysburg prepares for 2013 tourist invasion
Gettysburg prepares to welcome 4 million visitors for the 150th anniversary of the battle, with major economic impact.
Annual awards, new leader bolster Delaware Valley Green Building Council
With about 350 people attending both its convention and awards ceremony last week, the Delaware Valley Green Building Council has reached a critical mass of sorts.
Delco summit focuses on jumpstarting clean energy
As a fourth-generation veteran of the U.S. Army, Bryan Lentz, the democratic state representative for the 161st district in Delaware County, was approached recently to advocate for clean energy legislation at the federal and state level.
Montrose Company Debunking Urban Wind Legends
Urban wind energy generation is not without its challenges, but a Northeast PA company called Trehab Renewable Energy is taking their small turbines to the streets in a region where large, rural turbines are plentiful.
Science's Rah-Rah Gal: Philly's Darlene Cavalier Cheers for Discovery
A former 76ers cheerleader has taken up the cause for promoting science education among adults, and she is turning the old beauty vs. brains debate into a full-blown marketing campaign.
Soy-based insulation a hot idea for Shippensburg's Thinking Green Systems
Shippensburg's Thinking Green Systems finds success with soy-based insulation material.
A new home for social innovations in Philly
Just as there's been successful collaboration among the region's profit-driven entrepreneurs, Greater Philadelphia now needs space for its top social innovators.
Main Line woman developing prototypes for green packaging
When she moved from Virginia in 2005 and brought her family and business, R&D Green Materials, to Greater Philadelphia, Dara Woerdeman landed in a spot with a lot of talent, energy and unmet needs in green packaging.
Oil City's Pepro grows as it protects emergency communications systems
Pepro, based in Oil City, is adding wind and solar power sources for its secure mobile communications units.
Murata Business Center connecting entrepreneurs with incubator, resources
In a state full of quality business incubators and economic developers, the Murata Business Center, tucked away in South Central PA, has emerged this year as one of the most decorated.