Places to be: More than Steelers for Pittsburgh pride
Source: Keystone Edge, 12/17/2009
And Pittsburgh thought it couldn't get any better. A sixth Super Bowl ring was a great way to start the year. But with the world's attention on the city for the G20 Summit in the fall, it had only just beginin the Steel City.
Places to be: Affordability and proximity raise Berks County's stock
Source: Keystone Edge, 12/17/2009
Greater Reading in Berks County received a bit of national attention in the last year for its affordable housing market and proximity to a number of major metropolitan areas. That's a sure formula for growth, and the region is now known for more than its bucolic farmland and old city charm.
Places to be: Young workers wanted in Altoona-Blair County
Source: Keystone Edge, 12/17/2009
Need a job? Go to Altoona. That's right, that Altoona in Blair County. The old railroad town has erased industrial decline thanks in large part to the work of the Altoona-Blair County Development (ABCD) Corporation.
Places to be: Lancaster-York packs a one-two punch
Source: Keystone Edge, 12/17/2009
In bowling parlance, one could say Lancaster sets 'em up and York knocks 'em down. The rural Central PA strongholds are rapidly outgrowing the hyphen or backslash that often connects the sister cities.
Nonprofit leaders in Philly continue their prized tradition
Source: Keystone Edge, 12/17/2009
More than 50 people came out for the Philadelphia Young Nonprofit Leaders' annual holiday happy hour last week at Fado Irish Pub. They collected 15 bags of toys to be distributed to needy children through the People's Emergency Center and the Philadelphia Police Department 24th Precinct's toy drive. It was a fitting gesture, considering that's exactly how the PYNL came to be nearly a decade ago.
Keystone Edge on holiday break, next issue Jan. 14
Source: Keystone Edge, 12/17/2009
We know many of our story subjects and readers will get a much-deserved opportunity to break away from the office during the next several weeks. As a result, Keystone Edge will take a holiday break from publishing from Dec. 24 through Jan. 13.
DVIRC puts focus on local lean manufacturers' success stories
Source: Keystone Edge, 12/10/2009
Thomas Medical Company, Probes Unlimited and Met-Pro Corporation work in considerably different fields, but the three Eastern PA manufacturers share one common, business-growing trait--they've committed to "lean" principles.
Western PA students challenged in Chain Reaction Contraption contest
Source: Melissa Rayworth, Pop City Media, 12/10/2009
There are many reasons why it's cool to be a high school kid in the Pittsburgh area. But if you happen to be a student with an interest in science and technology, this area is the ultimate place to learn from the pros and try your hand at creating something amazing.
Gauging the Growth Sectors: Maximizing Manufacturing
Source: Keystone Edge, 12/10/2009
Surely, there were many factors involved, but Harley-Davidson's decision to remain the face of manufacturing in York County sent a major signal: Pennsylvania still matters on the manufacturing front.
Gauging the Growth Sectors: Higher Ed Evolution
Source: Keystone Edge, 12/10/2009
While the tried and true bastions of research, innovation and excellence, like the University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University and Penn State University continued to diversify their interests, impact and integration into the Commonwealth's communities that support them, a number of small institutions throughout the state are giving it a much more robust feel.