Philadelphia scientist believes plant will protect Gulf Coast
A botanist at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia discovered a plant in 1968 that he believes could help clean up the Gulf Coast.
Philadelphia biofuels manufacturer takes third in Bloomberg Entrepreneur contest
A Philadelphia biodiesel company took third place in a voters-choice entrepreneurship contest led by Bloomberg BusinessWeek.
Duquesne study attributes widening pay gap between male and female graduates to choice of major
An annual study of college graduates finds that men are more confident and have a better ability to earn a higher paycheck after graduation than their female counterparts.
Spectacle: York Made It
They don't call York County the Factory Tour Capital of the World for nothing. Manufacturing has served as the area's backbone since it was settled, and we captured the sector's most enduring images on a recent tour of several hot spots.
Chester County cheeseheads form local business group
Chester County's cheese makers have combined their marketing efforts to launch a business owners group and website to make Chester "the Sonoma of the east."
Barnes Center for Biotechnology and Nanotechnology cuts the ribbon at Clarion University
The Barnes Center for Biotechnology and Nanotechnology is working to fill the building with exciting researchers after cutting the ribbon on June 18.
Final move makes Tastykake the largest green bakery in the nation
A move of the historic Hunting Park Tastykake manufacturing center to a new, greener facility makes Tastykake America's largest LEED-certified bakery.
Cumberland Valley named 'Official Best Of' for weekender families
The television show 'Official Best Of' has come to Pennsylvania, and will feature the Cumberland Valley as their best weekend destination for families.
Berks Economic Partnership takes 'Smart Market' concept on the road
The Berks Economic Partnership is traveling to industry event, selling a 9-county manufacturing hub in south-central PA they call the 'Smart Market.'
Q and A: Erik Wesner, Success Made Simple
The Amish can do much more than make pretzels and raise barns. In fact, they operate businesses better than most, boasting a 95 percent success rate according to this author's new book about Amish entrepreneurship in Lancaster County and beyond.