How (and Why) Locals Saved a West Philly Greasy Spoon
A devastating fire -- and bungled demolition -- led to tough times for a West Philly greasy spoon. Then the neighborhood got involved.
PittMoss: Pittsburgh's Latest and Greatest Sustainable Product
Mont Handley questioned why we were draining the world's carbon-absorbing peat moss habitats to fill flower pots and came up with a smart alternative that recycles newspaper.
Indiana's Arctic Blast Covers keeps bank branches toasty
Indiana startup Arctic Blast Covers offers a line of thermal covers for the banking industry.
World Cafe: Live Connections Mixes Musical Flavors to Educate
With arts education continually on the chopping block, this innovative, interactive, interdisciplinary program teaches youth about the building blocks of music -- and allows them to join in on the fun.
National Spotlight: Public Art Enters a New Era
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are among the leaders of public art's rise as a powerful community-building tool.
Philadelphia's growing Invisible Sentinel gets visibility
Philadelphia's Invisible Sentinel, a life sciences company, is tripling its space at the University City Science Center.
New Geisinger Institute for Advanced Application to boost health care innovations
Geisinger Health Systems is fully embracing innovation with the establishment of its new Geisinger Institute for Advanced Application (GIAA).
$11.5 M in federal grants and the "Good Housekeeping Seal" to four Ben Franklin Biotech Clients
Four biotechnology clients of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania have been awarded more than $11.5 million in follow-on funding in federal science-based grants.
Batterymates: The Best Place to Work in the Lehigh Valley
The Easton battery-maker has created a family atmosphere that proves a tight-knit staff can drive amazing growth.
Thrill Mill: East Liberty is Pittsburgh's Next Great Innovative Neighborhood
Bobby Zappala and his friends started with Baller BBQs in an open parking lot, which grew into BusinessBout, which morphed into Thrill Mill and its offspring Hustle Den, the business accelerator.