Trash is a Gas for More PA Landfills
PA ranks second in the country in programs that convert gas from landfills into energy that is sold to regional power suppliers, and more are on the way.
Neighborhood restaurants simmering in Philly this month
When restaurants in the Roxborough and Penn's Landing neighborhoods of Philadelphia wanted to be involved in the city's Restaurant Week promotion, they weren't able to because the annual weeklong event is for Center City establishments only.
Collaboration Puts Philly Ahead of Creative Curve
The same collaborative spirit Ben Franklin used to transform the city nearly 300 years ago is thriving once again in Philadelphia, where a growing group of creatives are shaping the new economy.
Easton software developer aims to get restaurants on right track
Since leaving his job as a product marketer in Northern New Jersey several years ago, Bill Spain of Easton has turned into something of a 21st century Mr. Wolf, the iconic Pulp Fiction character portrayed by Harvey Keitel who fixes problems.
Pitt asks: Can acid mine drainage clean Marcellus wastewater?
University of Pittsburgh received a federal grant to investigate ways to clean wastewater generated by Marcellus Shale drilling.
Angel investors say Pittsburgh market still strong
Catherine Mott of Blue Tree Capital Group says deal flow in Pittsburgh is strong despite the recession.
What's for lunch? Carlisle's CruzStar orders up efficiency
A friend approached Adrian Fang three years ago if there was an easier way to manage a food order for a luncheon for his sales team. Fang, whose background is in IT, began to think of ways to create an online platform to streamline orders.
New site, sights for Berks County
Much has changed in the five years since the Berks Economic Partnership (BEP) was founded as an economic development organization promoting Greater Reading and Berks County.
Bryn Mawr's Treventis tackles Alzheimer's from multiple angles
Treventis Corporation, an early stage life sciences company focused on treating Alzheimer's disease, has taken a new approach to a problem that impacts more than 25 million people and their caregivers worldwide.
Hacker Haven: Far McKon Makes It
Far McKon has hacked his way into Philadelphia's maker scene in less than two years, and anyone who has longed to do it themselves is better off for it.