A Philadelphia startup incentivizes good behavior
MilkCrate builds custom gamified apps that reward socially and environmentally impactful behavior, while offering its clients — nonprofits, progressive companies, schools — access to meaningful data.
Ox Coffee founders say goodbye to NYC, hello to PA
Hurricane Sandy was the push these two coffee experts needed to open their own shop, and Philadelphia was the right place. They recently added an off-site roastery, providing beans to both the cafe and other local businesses.
Q&A: Karina Sotnik acts locally and thinks globally
From the Soviet Union to Philadelphia's University City Science Center via Silicon Valley, this expert in international business has spent decades helping foster connections across the world.
A major player in Philly tech moves on
After 10 years at the University City Science Center, Steve Tang is leaving to tackle a new opportunity. A child of immigrants, cancer survivor and trained engineer, he offers a unique perspective on Philadelphia's growth and why it's important to make sure less affluent parts of the city aren't left behind.
The hardest working dogs in PA
A groundbreaking program at the UPenn School of Veterinary Medicine uses innovative and dog-friendly methods to train pups for jobs as varied as law enforcement, disease detection, search-and-rescue, and stolen artifact retrieval.
A Philly company disrupts the home pregnancy test
It's been 40 years since the first home tests hit the market, which means innovation is long overdue. This PA startup has developed a flushable, biodegradable, compostable product that offers the gift of ease and discretion to women everywhere.
Philly startup flies high with software for drones
Aerial Applications takes the data generated by drones and converts it into digestible maps and models. It's an exciting tool for a booming industry.
The place to be for Philly's entrepreneurs
A global network for the startup community has a new home in Philadelphia. Housed in the under-construction 3675 Market Street, Venture Café at Quorum will offer a slate of programming and a raft of connections for local innovators.
A more sustainable Philadelphia? Green Building United is on the case
With a new name and a new goal, this longstanding Philadelphia institution is continuing its mission to promote sustainable design and construction, while spearheading an ambitious effort to foster a greener city by cutting energy, water use and emissions in half.
Handmade in PA: Stunning ceramics from the state's artisans
While many of the Commonwealth’s large tableware manufacturers have moved production overseas, a vibrant community of craftspeople remain committed to creating functional one-of-a-kind plates, bowls, mugs, vases and more, inspired by everything from Japanese design to traditional German redware. This holiday season, set your table with a piece of Pennsylvania.