2009 In Review: Top 10 Companies
From Hegins to Hershey and hydrogen to healthcare, our list of PA's most compelling companies is as diverse as it is promising. They not only survived the recession, they thrived.
Keystone Edge on holiday break, next issue Jan. 14
We know many of our story subjects and readers will get a much-deserved opportunity to break away from the office during the next several weeks. As a result, Keystone Edge will take a holiday break from publishing from Dec. 24 through Jan. 13.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
Pitt nanotech coating could prevent road icing
University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed a nanotech coating that could one day prevent road icing.
Help wanted in Mercer County: Young metal workers
Mercer County metal manufacturers are urging schools to direct students to skilled jobs in their companies.