Shop Talk: Our 'Made in PA' Holiday Gift Guide
Want to be extra popular this holiday season? These amazing items -- all made by Commonwealth companies -- will wow.
The Penn State EdTech Network wants to hear your BIG IDEA
Are you a Pennsylvanian with a nascent company or even just a great idea? If you work in the educational technology sector, it's your lucky day: A partnership of organizations is banding together to offer big money for your big idea.
Workshops of the World: Makerspaces spring up across the Commonwealth
Looking to get hands on? These community-centric spaces are giving Pennsylvanians young and old the opportunity to build, create, craft, manufacture and design. Whether you're in Altoona, Philadelphia or State College, there's probably a makerspace near you.
Philipsburg's DiamondBack Truck Covers goes from class project to $6 million in sales
Thirteen years ago, two Penn State undergrads used an assignment as inspiration for a company. Now they're opening a 38,000-square-foot plant and making manufacturing work in rural PA.
Seven unique spots for your Pennsylvania vacation
We've updated one of our most popular stories ever. From houseboats to historic abodes, luxury spas to camping in the great outdoors, the Commonwealth has a bounty of amazing places to discover this summer.
Invent Penn State's Venture & IP Conference: October 6 & 7
Already one of the top 50 research universities in the world, Penn State is broadening its mission with this Commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation and student career success.
Reading's Albright College pioneers flexible, interdisciplinary learning
This small liberal arts school has earned a national reputation by pushing students to tackle diverse course loads and solve real-world problems. Whether they're directing a play, spending a summer doing research or designing a social media strategy for a local shop, these young people are forced to think big.
Lancaster Food Company promises $15 minimum wage and stock options for employees
The fast growing organic food company recently announced that it is raising wages (to more than double the Pennsylvania standard), and setting aside 30 percent of the company for its workers. It's all part of the founders' mission to address poverty in Lancaster City.
'Bringing the World to PA,' one company at a time
Running September 12 to 23, this statewide event provides "speed dating for entrepreneurs." It's a chance to connect with exporting experts and take the leap into international markets.
An inside perspective on Pennsylvania's new wine law
The State has taken a first step towards modernizing its liquor laws with a new measure that will allow wine sales in grocery stores for the first time since Prohibition. But don't pop a cork just yet.