MAD Dragon Moves Philadelphia Music Forward
Drexel's student- run record label combines the music-first approach of an indie label with the staffing of a corporate label, giving musicians and music lovers a very real-world sound.
Faces of Energy, Catherine Neil, Heat Shed
Eight years ago, she left her big city job to join her husband's solar installation company. Today, she relishes her status as one of the state's first installers and promoter of PA's energy industry.
Northern Tier maker of specialty parts and materials expands, looks to hire
Towanda Metadyne has added to its facilities in the Northern Tier five times since moving from Elmira, N.Y., in 1995. The high-tech parts maker's latest expansion is a 12,000-square foot addition to 34,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
Dam release expected to bring more whitewater rafters to Southwest PA's Stonycreek Canyon
Whitewater rafters no longer have to wait for the perfect weather to experience rapids in the famous Stonycreek Canyon south of Johnstown.
Northeast PA business owner's mission: Mentor entrepreneurs, assist nonprofits
Catherine Shafer owns a business, is involved in a host of community organizations and has decades of experience in marketing and branding, so perhaps it's no surprise that she's become an informal advisor to entrepreneurs.
Smart Plug Innovator Among Ten Southeast PA Companies to Rake In Combined $2M
Early stage medical, energy and internet-based companies are again the focus of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania's latest investment round.
Business leaders name area's top tech companies at PACT Enterprise Awards
Nearly a thousand business leaders and executives attended PACT's 18th Annual Enterprise Awards, where companies and individuals received accolades.
Move over Facebook, CMU's Classroom Salon takes social media to the educational level
Imagine Facebook with a learning component, a social media app that brings students together to facilitate learning. That's the idea behind Carnegie Mellon's Classroom Salon.
PA Scientists Make Something Out of Nothing With Metamaterials
Those looking for the next big discovery are no longer limited by the building blocks provided by Mother Nature. Research into exotic metamaterials � materials engineered to have certain characteristics � offers nearly unimaginable potential.
Rutter's convenience stores enter world of mobile game apps with Spin and Win
Rutter's Farm Stores recently launched its Spin and Win iPhone app, which is reminiscent of a slot machine. Winners can get prizes like extra spins, free products and discounts.