Philly retail rewards startup Lokalty gains traction, triples participating merchants
Philly start up Lokalty, which rewards frequent local shoppers and cross promotes merchants, is now expanding from Center City to West Philly.
Hospital in northwest PA to monitor patients electronically, at home
Patients with chronic illnesses can avoid repeated hospital stays if their health problems are addressed before they become severe. The Meadville Medical Center is rolling out a program to catch problems while they can still be easily addressed.
Who Says You Can't Grow a Drug Company in Pittsburgh?
They said it couldn't be done in Pittsburgh but drug developer Knopp Neurosciences, a startup gem aiming to treat diseases like ALS and Parkinson's, proves otherwise.
Let's Move: How Pittsburgh is Tackling Childhood Obesity
The city leads in too many categories when it comes to the national epidemic of childhood obesity. But one local group believes that can be reversed and here's why.
All Hail Rail: Union County Project Means Growth for Business Park and Community
Indicative of rail investment across the state, work begins soon in Allenwood to provide rail service to the Great Stream Commons business park, increasing appeal to potential tenants and creating jobs.
Penn and Carnegie Mellon partner to solve auto safety and efficiency puzzles
Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pennsylvania received a $3.5 million federal grant to work together on several transportation-based research initiatives.
Harrisburg event will introduce students to careers in biotechnology
The March 23 Biotechnology Showcase at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will give students in middle school, high school and college a chance to learn more about jobs in this growing field.
World's largest model of a carbon nanotube at Drexel for Philly Materials Science and Engineering Day
It was only about 20 years ago that carbon nanotubes, among the stiffest and strongest fibers known, were discovered. Ever since, scientists and academics have been researching potential uses.
World's largest model of a carbon nanotube at Drexel for Philly Materials Science & Engineering Day
It was only about 20 years ago that carbon nanotubes, among the stiffest and strongest fibers known, were discovered. Ever since, scientists and academics have been researching potential uses.
SeedPhilly aims to connect startups with investors: "Don't find us, we'll find you"
Part tech incubator, part shared workspace, and part online resource, SeedPhilly is about to opens its doors to connect entrepreneurs and investors in the Delaware Valley.