TechCelerator @ State College wins $500K federal grant to turn ideas into businesses
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners' TechCelerator@ State College has been awarded a competitive federal grant worth $500,000.
The first annual Harrisburg Beer Week generates serious buzz
The capital joins Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in dedicating a week of festivities to its thriving craft beer scene. Head to the 'Burg April 24 through May 2 for cool tastings, creative collaborations and unforgettable events. Come thirsty!
From Harrisburg and Philly, news from the craft beer boom
Big news on the beer front: In Harrisburg, Zeroday Brewing Company is open. In Philadelphia, University of the Sciences is offering a brewing science certificate.
A cure for Alzheimer's? Penn State launches crowdfunding site to boost brain-repair research
A Penn State team has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support its promising research on brain repair.
Founder Profile: Thomas A. Brizek of TAB Industries, LLC
With entrepreneur in his blood, the founder of TAB Industries turned a packaging problem into a tremendous opportunity.
Super abrasive machining drives growth in State College
Miniaturization in the automotive and industrial markets is what drives State College's Super Abrasive Machining Innovation (SAMI).
Meet five Pennsylvania-based bloggers turning an internet connection into wild success
Whether they're posting about interior design, craft beer, life's absurdities, parenting or state-centric travel, these five bloggers have used determination -- and the magic of the web -- to reach readers across the globe.
Philadelphia Macaroni to the Rescue: Harrisburg acquisition saves 43 jobs
Philadelphia Macaroni Company, a more than 100-year-old, family-owned company, is operating a new pasta-making plant in Harrisburg, saving 43 jobs in the process.
Dynamic marketing campaign pushes innovation on the I-99 corridor
Economic development officials in Centre, Blair and Bedford counties are at work on a spruced up marketing campaign to tout the I-99 corridor as a location for business growth.
Hershey's Simulation Systems uses virtual reality to train microsurgeons
Hershey's Simulation Systems is developing a simulator that uses virtual reality for microsurgical training.