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Erie
More than one-quarter of Erie residents' paychecks come from manufacturing, including those of the region's skillful toolmakers, who maintain one of their industry's highest concentrations in the United States.
Staying true to its historic stake in transportation, Erie continues to roll out many of America's most powerful diesel-electric locomotives from GE Transportation Systems, the region's largest employer. Meanwhile, to power a spirit of innovation, Erie has become active in the research and production of biofuels.
The city also attracts tourists to the gem that is Lake Erie. Few cities in America are as famous for swimming. Presque Isle State Park extends from the city shores and includes 7 miles of beaches. People work hard in Erie, but they also have space to sun in the sand, take a dip, cast a rod, watch for birds, or launch a boat for open waters.
Erie Features
Gift Guide: No Place Like PA's Etsy Shops for the Holidays
Kelly Clayton
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Shop online and local with a host of talented creators from Gettysburg to Pittston selling art, furniture, toys, jewelry and geekery.
Q&A: Jason Mumford, The Patriot Mural Company
Amanda Prischak
Thursday, September 29, 2011
This muralist with a penchant for depicting all things Erie talks about civic pride, the art and importance of large-scale paintings, and what to do when the heat is literally on.
Erie Innovation Fund rolls dice on first two investments
Amanda Prischak
Thursday, September 15, 2011
The local Ben Franklin Technology Partners group and Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority have joined forces to fund startups.
Q&A: Peggy McCarthy, Penn State-Erie, The Behrend College
Amanda Prischak
Thursday, June 16, 2011
There are many reasons why girls lag behind boys in pursuing STEM-related careers. Erie's Behrend College is among six Penn State branch campuses expanding girls' STEM opportunities.
All Watered Up: In PA, Water is Becoming Big Business
Michael Lello
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Only Alaska has more streams than Pennsylvania. Environmental concerns and public health are at the heart of a broad swath of innovation, entrepreneurship and new technology focused on water.
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Innovation & Job News
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In the News
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Source: Associated Press
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Source: Field & Stream
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Source: Biodiesel Magazine
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Source: Biomass Power and Thermal
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Source: The New York Times
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Source: Erie Times-News
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