Keystone Edge

Expanded retail, modern industrial parks anticipated for Mercer County

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

The new CEO of an economic development organization in northwest PA plans to tap into the region's assets to attract and retain more businesses.

New battery maker to open factory near Pittsburgh, creating 400 jobs

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

GigaOM reports that Aquion Energy, a Carnegie Mellon University spin-out company that makes sodium-based batteries, plans to open its first factory next year.

Nanticoke students' weather balloon collects plenty of data before landing in northern N.J.

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

The Neighbor News reports on a weather balloon that launched from a high school near Wilkes-Barre and landed 80 miles away in New Jersey.

zoetifex sees a major animation studio in Pittsburgh's future, hiring

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

Zoetifex plans to build major animation studio in Pittsburgh.

Philly's fast-growing Leadnomics offers hiring bonuses for developers, media buyers

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

Philadelphia based Leadnomics is growing so fast that it's hard to project how big the lead generator will get this year. Since its inception in 2007, the company has grown 3932% and is hiring.

Medical imaging companies in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia areas join forces

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

Two healthcare companies on opposite sides of the state are joining together in a move expected to help both businesses grow.

How Philadelphia Non-Profits Are Nurturing Human Capital

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

As funding challenges mount, area non-profits are utilizing techniques to attract, grow and retain one of its most important resources: people.

Checklist: What's Needed in Pittsburgh Neighborhood Business Districts

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

The Strip District could use a pharmacy. Mt. Lebanon is in need of a Thai restaurant. Lawrenceville lacks two essential businesses. Any takers?

Four-wheeled electric vehicles would be street-legal under proposed PA law

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

If a bill in the state legislature is eventually signed into law, Pennsylvania drivers will be able to commute in lower-speed vehicles without producing harmful emissions.

KE-TV: Rays Manager and Hazleton Native Joe Maddon Comes Home to Unite

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

The World Series champion never had a bad day growing up in Hazleton. ESPN tells the story of Maddon's efforts to better integrate Hispanic residents here.

At Drexel, 3D printing opening new avenues for paleontologists

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

Time reports on two scientists at Drexel University who have begun using a 3D printer to create model dinosaur bones to study the prehistoric beasts.

After hours, Dollar Bank customers will soon be able to talk to tellers via video

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

The Pittsburgh Business Times reports that Dollar Bank will introduce ATMs that enable customers to speak remotely to a live bank teller outside of business hours.

Robotic surgeon at UPenn hospital opens new possibilities for treating sleep apnea

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

6abc reports on a clinical trial at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, in which a surgical robot is used in a new treatment for sleep apnea.

Penn State scientist tells his tale of facing doubters of climate change

2012-02-23T00:00:00Z

The Guardian interviews Penn State professor Michael Mann, whose forthcoming book details his story of facing skeptics on climate change research by himself and other scientists.

Central PA equipment maker is picture of American manufacturing rebound

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

McClatchy Newspapers visits McLanahan Corp., a Hollidaysburg company that makes equipment for the mineral and farming industries, as an illustration of the current upswing in manufacturing.

Pennsylvania helping pay for wind farms being built across the commonwealth

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

EarthTechling spotlights several wind power projects funded partially with state money, including planned wind farms near Altoona, Johnstown and Somerset.

Carlisle company brings new innovations to high-definition broadcasting

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

A company in south-central PA provides technology that enables high-definition TVs to work without threading new cables through walls, but that's just the beginning.

Building Efficiency and an Industry in Pennsylvania

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

Federal grants leveraged with local funds are making homes and commercial buildings more energy efficient and putting efficiency contractors and sustainability designers to work.

Pittsburgh Symphony asking YouTube viewers to vote on possible soloists

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

Four winners of a contest on YouTube will get the chance to audition to perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Associated Press reports.

Harrisburg University Among Few STEM-Focused Schools Recognized by President's Office

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

Its interdisciplinary academic format, focus on life issues, workplace readiness and local economic impact were lauded in a report sent to President Obama last week.

Farm at Elizabethtown retirement community gets national environmental award

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

All farmers care about how well their land is taken care of, but one Pennsylvania farm has spent years taking extra care to protect the environment.

Thanks to Harrisburg company, employee benefit managers have new tool to increase productivity

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

A new software program from a Harrisburg firm that serves administrators of employee benefits aims to simplify the processes these companies follow in the course of their work.

Central PA playground equipment maker combines smart phones and barcodes for ordering new parts

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

A playground equipment company in Lewisburg recently debuted new technology that will make it easier for customers to maintain their playgrounds.

How did a Central PA squirrel turn purple? Speculation abounds but no one knows

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

AccuWeather explores some conjecture about why a squirrel found in Central PA had purple fur. Since being trapped by a couple in Jersey Shore in early February, the creature has gained an international fan base and accounts on Facebook and Twitter.

How Harrisburg is Already Rebounding

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

While the city is mired in finger-pointing, a commercial development expected to provide 4,100 jobs is among indicators of recovery.

Even 6-month-olds can match words with objects, Penn study finds

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

New research out of the University of Pennsylvania suggests that babies know what certain words mean at as soon as 6 months of age, Science News reports.

Portugal Pursuit: Pittsburgh's Courtship of Foreign Startups

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

Portuguese startups visiting Pittsburgh last week found the city offers a climate of innovation, partnership and entrepreneurial support that foreign companies can tap into,

Sumo Heavy puts it to brick and mortar on South St. in Philly, hiring programmers, project managers

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

Philadelphia ecommerce startup Sumo Heavy sets up shop on South Street.

Hiring: TrueFit, a force behind some of Pittsburgh area's most successful startups.

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

Cranberry-based TrueFit is a quiet force behind some of the region's most successful companies, helping both startups and larger enterprises with online tools and applications to bring innovative ideas to market.

Economy League Unleashes Partners on Priority Areas

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

The next phase of the long-term initiative in Greater Philadelphia taps into its true power, tackling infrastructure, education and business.

Students can soon major in car restoration at Pennsylvania College of Technology

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

This fall the Pennsylvania College of Technology will become one of the few colleges in the country to offer a degree in auto restoration, The Patriot-News reports.

Harrisburg entrepreneur compares quality Web hosting to the perfect cup of coffee

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

The founder of Fresh Roasted Hosting aims for it to be a high-end, affordable website hosting company. He compares run-of-the-mill providers to gas-station coffee, while his business is more like a specialty coffee shop.

Custom parts manufacturer in Central PA in midst of expansion project

2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

A Central PA company that makes custom-designed metal parts for a variety of customers recently expanded its space and is planning to hire a few more workers.