Philly hospital unveils Pittsburgh-based ClearCount's 'magic wand' to prevent surgical infection
Philadelphia's Mercy Hospital has introduced their newest infection-fighting tool: a wand that detects surgical sponges lost during surgery.
Q and A: Chris Molineaux, Pennsylvania Bio
He's got big shoes to fill and big priorities as the new president of PA's only statewide organization for the biosciences, and he'll draw on a career's worth of relevant experience in the most dynamic political and healthcare environments.
York County to rent out baseball stadium as non-profit event center
In order to draw more attention to York County's Sovereign Bank Park as a community event center, the York County Industrial Development Authority has created a program for non-profits looking to throw fundraisers at the ballpark.
Energy efficient duplex breaks ground in Union County
On the plot where an older home once burned down, a new energy-efficient duplex is being built as a model for utility savings and environmental responsibility in Lewisburg public housing.
PolyMedix receives NIH grant for production of Malaria treatments
Radnor biotech firm receives an NIH grant for its malaria microbial research project they hope will take dramatic steps towards curing the disease.
York initiative presented with USDA grant for food entrepreneurship program
The NutriCore Northeast initiative was presented with a check from the USDA last week for the creation of a commercial kitchen incubator designed to spawn development for food entrepreneurs in York County.
Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC announce new KOZ sites
The Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC are working on a campaign to sell homes in distressed areas with tax-free incentives and marketing efforts.
International investment firm acquires Luzerne County oil terminal
An international investment firm announced that they have purchased a Luzerne County oil terminal for the purposes of producing biodiesel.
Pittsburgh Airport changes more than just bulbs with innovative relighting project
Appalachian Lighting Systems Inc. has been selected to create one-of-a-kind energy-efficient lighting fixtures for the Pittsburgh International Airport.
