Q&A: Mark Basla, DVIRC
By: John Davidson, 6/25/2009
The Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center
hosted the state's first manufacturing summit on sustainability June 24. We spoke with the DVIRC's Mark Basla about how local manufacturers can
get a leg up by being more efficient.
From Blight to Bounty: East Liberty's Enright Garden
By: Marty Levine, 6/18/2009
How a community garden project in Pittsburgh's East Liberty
neighborhood has brought together nonprofit groups, a local private
school and a nearby Whole Foods--and in the process become a catalyst
for the revitalization.
Spectacle: Bistro 7 and the Beet Salad
By: Felicia D'Ambrosio and Mike Persico, 6/18/2009
Michael O'Halloran, head chef and owner of Bistro 7 in Philadelphia's Old City, shows Keystone Edge how to make his sumptuous beet terrine salad. O'Halloran plans to offer the bold flavors of Hong Kong street food at his new restaurant, Kong, opening in July in Philly's Northern Liberties.
AnySource Media is About to Cram the Internet into Your TV
By: John Davidson, 6/18/2009
AnySource Media CEO Mike Harris wants to bring Internet video to HDTV,
and his Malvern-based startup has built a software platform that does
just that. What's more, his company has a revenue model that might just
make the venture profitable.
Q&A: Chad Ludeman and Nic Darling of Postgreen
By: John Davidson, 6/18/2009
We sat down with the guys behind the highly acclaimed 100K House to find out about their company's next project, which is to build even more energy efficient homes than before--with a wider selection of design options.
Taking the Show on the Road: Ron Kamionka and the Art of the Nightclub
By: Sara Bozich, 6/11/2009
Back when the nightlife in downtown Harrisburg was barely louder than a
whisper, one man's knack for attracting crowds became an integral part
of the city's downtown renaissance. Ten years later, Ron Kamionka has
replicated his success in cities throughout the Commonwealth.
Spectacle: History Comes to Life at WWII Weekend in Reading
By: Brad Bower, 6/11/2009
The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum in Reading held its 20th Annual WWII
Weekend on June 4-6. The annual event, held at Reading Regional Airport,
displayed one of the finest collections of working WWII aircraft and
vehicles in the world. The weekend included an airshow, elaborate battle
reenactments and live weapons demonstrations. Check out our slideshow
of this rare historical display in the heart of Pennsylvania.
Going For It: Bootstrapping Booms in Philadelphia
By: Brian Hickey, 6/4/2009
Unlikely as it might seem, startup companies continue
to crop up across southeastern Pennsylvania. As larger companies drop
talent to cut costs, networks of entrepreneurs are forming dynamic
communities and fueling a surge of small startups in the region.
Spectacle: Creative Entrepreneurs of Philly
By: Mike Persico, 6/4/2009
Philadelphia is fertile ground for young entrepreneurs, who are staking
their claim on popular culture. Check out our slideshow, the first in what will be a reoccurring series of a young
creatives across the Commonwealth who have opened up shop for themselves.