KE-TV: Botanicus Interacticus Grows From Disney-Pittsburgh
The technology, developed in a lab at Carnegie Mellon University, makes possible rich interactions with plants, both living and artificial.
United By Blue's do-good approach to apparel working well, hiring 'several' in coming months
United By Blue, headquarted at 12th and Callowhill, is a sustainable apparel company that leverages technology, social media and environmental activism.
Lancaster County solar-generated electricity to power Citizens Bank Park
Next season, Citizens Bank Parks will run � at least indirectly � on electricity generated in Lancaster County, where the state's largest solar project just got underway.
Pittsburgh's Sierra w/o Wires, the IT company for IT companies, hiring
Sierra w/o Wires is a fast-growing company that has gone from a handful of people to 26 employees since it opened its doors officially in 2006.
York's Graham Engineering re-invents the wheel
Graham Engineering Corporation of York has re-invented the wheel.
Erie firm wins Ben Franklin BIG IDEA $$$ to revolutionize the auto insurance industry
A young Erie firm is developing a sophisticated, high-tech approach that analyzes actual driver behavior � fast acceleration, cornering, swerving, hard braking � to define risk and set auto insurance rates.
Empire State Building going green with help from Coopersburg's Lutron
The Empire State Building recently contracted with Lutron Electronics, based in Coopersburg, to provide sustainable lighting control solutions in pre-built tenant spaces throughout the building.
Better Parenting Through Technology Made in Pittsburgh
Self-folding strollers. Quality entertainment in hospital waiting rooms. Video-game school lessons. Pittsburgh parents want -- and need -- high-tech kid products. Local companies are coming through with great inventions.
Meadville Makeover: Public Art Drives Economic Growth
Allegheny College and city officials have joined forces to transform Mill Run creek and surrounds as Meadville undergoes overdue planning process.
Food Trucks Take Over Brewerytown, Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Mobile Food Association hosted the biggest event in its young history, a roundup of close to 20 local food trucks.