HU social media experiment yields surprising results
Harrisburg University's social media blackout experiment revealed 40 percent of students surveyed use social media between 11-20 hours per day, and that 'addiction' to social media is possible.
Google Pittsburgh moves into industrial-chic space at Bakery Square, goes on hiring spree
From the pool table to vegan bar to netting draped across the ceiling like a giant hammock, Google's new office might be the coolest place to work in Pittsburgh.
Social Entrepreneurship Takes Root In Happy Valley
It's not about that warm, fuzzy feeling left over from a successful service mission, but rather about 'co-creating,' according to these Nittany Lions who are tackling societal woes with entrepreneurial discipline.
Venture Capital, Mullets and Ho-Hos: Pittsburgh Ranks High
Sure, it's been called America's Most Livable City by Forbes, but this writer's look at other rankings that include Pittsburgh indicates the city has something for everyone.
Holiday Hiatus: See You in 2011
Our Keystone Edge email newsletter will be taking a holiday break starting Dec. 23 and will return with a fresh edition in the New Year on Jan. 13.
Faces of Energy: Maureen Mangan Mills, Craft Oil
Learning the business from her father, she has risen to become the leader of the family business as well as an industry leader in distributing eco-friendlier products like a cleaner diesel fuel and waste oil furnaces.
Fund established to dent Northwestern PA college graduates' student loans
As a way of keeping talented young people in northwestern PA, the Erie Community Foundation's new Pay It Forward Fund will provide $500 grants to help recent college graduates pay off their student loans.
IUP partners with Indiana window and door company to develop calculator showing energy savings
Chemistry students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania came up with mathematical formulas showing how much money Gorell Windows & Doors products have saved their owners over time.
State College company developing vehicles that combine advantages of cars and bicycles
A prototype developed by State College venture GinzVelo is an aerodynamic shell that looks like a car and attaches to a recumbent bike or trike. Riders can bike where they need to go at as much as 45 miles per hour and be sheltered from bad weather.
Northeastern PA supply-chain detective firm hires CEO, maps ambitious growth strategy
Plenty of attention and money has been lavished on Hawley-based eVendor Check's system allowing companies to go online and check out prospective suppliers. The company plans to grow its customer base tenfold and hire almost 20 more workers.