Places to be: Lancaster-York packs a one-two punch
In bowling parlance, one could say Lancaster sets 'em up and York knocks 'em down. The rural Central PA strongholds are rapidly outgrowing the hyphen that often connects the sister cities.
Places to be: More than Steelers for Pittsburgh pride
And Pittsburgh thought it couldn't get any better. A sixth Super Bowl ring was a great way to start the year. But with the world's attention on the city for the G20 Summit in the fall, it had only just beginin the Steel City.
Spectacle: The Year in Green
With apologies to Kermit, it is easy being green in Pennsylvania, where our photographers chronicled the rapid development of green technology, companies and products throughout 2009.
DVIRC puts focus on local lean manufacturers' success stories
Thomas Medical Company, Probes Unlimited and Met-Pro Corporation work in considerably different fields, but the three Eastern PA manufacturers share one common, business-growing trait--they've committed to "lean" principles.
Newtown's BioClinica earns top honors from Eastern Technology Council
While other companies struggled to find ways to stay afloat during the recession, BioClinica was on the attack the last 12 months.
Gauging the Growth Sectors: Life Sciences Loom Large
A Milken Institute study found Greater Philadelphia passed San Francisco and is closing in on Boston as the nation's top life sciences region.
Gauging the Growth Sectors: Maximizing Manufacturing
Surely, there were many factors involved, but Harley-Davidson's decision to remain the face of manufacturing in York County sent a major signal: Pennsylvania still matters on the manufacturing front.
Gauging the Growth Sectors: Sustainability Soars
Green jobs, green technology and green behaviors are being touted as the country's escape from the economic recession and its re-emergence.
Help wanted in Mercer County: Young metal workers
Mercer County metal manufacturers are urging schools to direct students to skilled jobs in their companies.
Pitt nanotech coating could prevent road icing
University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed a nanotech coating that could one day prevent road icing.