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Golf world's eyes on Ardmore, Mother Nature for U.S. Open

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Heavy rains threatened the layout and play at the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, reports USA Today.

How great design transformed a Pittsburgh rowhome

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

A Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh couple's customized row home is examined by Houzz.

Pittsburgh a happy place for job-hunting college grads

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Pittsburgh ranked No. 4 on the list of 10 Happiest Cities for Job-Seeking College Grads compiled by Career Bliss and Forbes.

In a very unscientific survey, Philadelphia is the capital of bacon

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

With its restaurants serving taco shells made of bacon and deep-fried oysters with bacon aioli, Philadelphia, also the hometown of actor Kevin Bacon, earned the title of No. 1 city for bacon lovers according to the Estately blog.

LGBT senior housing rises in Philadelphia's Center City

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The Advocate reports on Philadelphia's first LGBT senior housing development, located in Philadelphia's Gayborhood section in Center City.

Origami as a drug delivery device? UPenn researchers are working on it

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

A research team from the University of Pennsylvania received a grant recently to investigate origami as a tool for drug delivery, reports R&D Magazine.

Looking back on the legacy of Pennsylvania-bred Smarty Jones

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The New York Times looks at the race horse Smarty Jones, who captivated the state as a local hero and the nation as a Triple Crown contender.

WSJ Concierge: Insider's Guide to Pittsburgh

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The Wall Street Journal picks up tips from Hines Ward, writer Holly Brubach and chef Justin Severino on its guide to all things Pittsburgh.

Wonderfully Wyeth: Traveling an artist's path to inspiration in Chester County

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The New York Times visits the home, studio, farm and surrounding towns once occupied by Pennsylvania's first family of art, the Wyeths.

Kids in a candy store: Brothers turn historic Shane Confectionery into sweet retail space

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Smithsonian Magazine writes about brothers Shane and Ryan Berley, who purchased and restored the oldest continuously operated candy store in the country, Shane Confectionery in Philadelphia.

Pittsburgh's GiftCards.com scoops up San Francisco startup Giftly

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

TechCrunch reports that GiftCards.com, whose inspiring founder we profiled recently, acquired San Francisco startup Giftly in an effort to develop its mobile platform.

Lessons from Pittsburgh's recession recovery can help Indian city

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Quartz writes about Pittsburgh's economic transformation and its potential to help surprisingly relevant Bangalore, India.

See Amtrak's new 110mph trains running between Philadelphia and Harrisburg

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The New York Times reports on Amtrak's new, modernized fleet of trains that will operate on the Northeast Corridor and Keystone routes.

Picking Pittsburgh: Farm to table, Rust Belt style

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The New York Times writes about growing Rust Belt culinary endeavors that are increasingly local and sustainable.

Philadelphia business intelligence startup RJMetrics raises $6M-plus

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

RJMetrics, a Philadelphia startup whose co-founder Bob Moore we recently profiled, had a big day this week when it announced a $6.25 million investment in the five year-old business intelligence startup from Trinity Ventures, reports TechCrunch.

Luring new teachers with new apartments in Philadelphia

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The New York Times reports on a Philadelphia initiative that offers discounted, new apartments to would-be teachers in the hopes of attracting quality educators to the neighborhoods in which they will teach.

Amtrak's impact on Pennsylvania especially felt in rural regions

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The New York Times writes about Pennsylvania picking up the tab for Amtrak where the federal government left off.

Temple University research connects cannabis with HIV treatment

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Wired UK reports on Temple University research that indicates that THC, the chemical and high-inducing compound found in marijuana, can weaken the most common strain of the HIV virus.

Why Pittsburgh is an EdTech hive

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Citing a host of organizations and resources, Education Week digs into Pittsburgh as a hub for education technology activity.

Pocono Raceway leads pack in greening NASCAR

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

YahooSports carries a NASCAR.com report on Pocono Raceway's recent Green campaign, which is setting the bar high for other NASCAR tracks.

'Rocky' musical jabs Broadway

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The legendary Philadelphia boxer sings his way to the big time.

Shiny, happy Philly: City ranks 7th happiest for young professionals

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The City of Brotherly Love is also a place for happiness, at least among young professionals.

Pittsburgh's Conflict Kitchen inspired by latest American foes

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Trying to be "provocative in the best use of that term," Pittsburgh's Conflict Kitchen serves ethnic food from countries that are in some type of conflict with the U.S, reports HyperVocal.

Pong song: World's largest video game played on Philadelphia's Cira Centre

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Ars Technica goes behind the scenes of the world's largest video game played right in Philly -- a traditional game of Pong displayed on Center City's CIra Centre building.

Has entrepreneurship turned the corner in Pittsburgh?

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The Project Olympus offices near Carnegie Mellon University are the starting point for ID8's look at Pittsburgh's entrepreneurial renaissance.

Pennsylvania-made and exhibit-quality chairs soon to be available for everyone's patio

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

York County-based manufacturer Emeco teamed with design star Konstantin Grcic to produce stunning outdoor furniture for the new Parrish Art Museum in Long Island, reports Fast Company.

UPenn prof's new book, The Anatomy of Violence, addresses seeds of aggression and tragedies like Bos

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

University of Pennsylvania professor and criminologist Adrian Raine tries to answer some difficult questions for Time magazine, including what plants seeds of violence that lead to tragedies like the Boston Marathon bombings.

Philadelphia's East Passyunk Ave. named one of Food & Wine's best foodie streets

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Food & Wine includes South Philadelphia's East Passyunk Avenue among its best streets for foodies.

'Outsiders' take over Philadelphia Museum of Art

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The New York Times shines a light on an exhibition of outsider art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. "Great and Mighty Things: Outsider Art From the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection," celebrates the impending donation of the collection to the museum.

The entrepreneur as athlete: Pittsburgh Riverhounds midfielder and chief executive Jason Kutney

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The New York Times soccer blog features Jason Kutney, the chief executive and midfielder for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds United Soccer Leagues Pro Division team, who often worries about fan safety and beer supplies before focusing on opposing defenders.