Wilkes University to offer classes in Poconos this fall
Wilkes University's latest expansion means students who live in the Poconos and want to earn certain business degrees will be able to take courses much closer to home.
Lehigh engineers studying potential uses for new solar cell technology
Research by scientists at Lehigh University is leading toward the development of a new type of solar cell that could power pocket-sized electronic devices.
Mobile app for Central PA tourists develops following among locals too
A mobile-device application that was supposed to guide tourists around three counties in Central PA has quickly proven popular among people from out of town. And the locals have adopted it too.
Lehigh Valley market research company develops global clientele
Businesses around the country and the world are hiring Powerfeedback, a market research company in Easton. The firm runs focus groups, administers surveys and conducts interviews about a company's performance.
Sun's power could light up maps of new walking trail in Columbia County
The Millville School District is adding a walking trail to its property. Visitors who check out forthcoming kiosks with maps and trail information might find that solar power keeps them lit up at night.
With Jawaya, save your Internet search queries and check out what others are looking for
A Lancaster entrepreneur is launching Jawaya, a platform that saves an Internet user's search queries and browsing history. Jawaya enables you to find that website you came across last month. It also lets you see what others have searched for.
Bucks County dealer of forklifts and warehouse equipment growing again
Modern Group Ltd. took a huge hit during the recession. But the distributor of forklifts, generators, construction vehicles and equipment used in warehouses is seeing an impressive increase in sales and looking to hire again.
Easton IT provider switches course to enter the cloud, hiring
In the middle of the last decade Hodges Technologies found itself in the midst of a transition as Windows software grew in popularity. Now it's adjusting course again as more companies are choosing to store data in "the cloud."
Revamped state website to apply for social services gets Computerworld Honors nod
Applying online for benefits like food stamps and child-care subsidies was once an ordeal in Pennsylvania. An upgrade to the state's portal for many social services simplified that process and netted recognition in the Computerworld Honors Program.
Look for the GreenCircle: Independent certification for PA products made with recycled material
GreenCircle Certified, based northwest of Philadelphia, certifies whether products contain recycled components. Now it's partnering with the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center to certify more Pennsylvania-made products.