Municipalities take advantage of DCED financial recovery programs
Source: Scranton Times-Tribune, 7/29/2010
As Dunmore county begins puting its financial recovery guidance to use, other Northeast PA counties are considering financial recovery programs with the state Department of Community and Economic Development, the Scranton Times-Tribune is reporting.
PA NanoMaterials center awards $450,000 to five tech firms
Source: Pittsburgh Business Times, 7/29/2010
Companies and researchers from across the state earned a total of
$450,000 in funding form the Pennsylvania NanoMaterials
Commercialization Center, reports the Pittsburgh Business Times.
Duquesne beer rolls off line, onto Facebook
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 7/29/2010
Duquesne Bottling Co. is producing again and relying on social media to
market its brew, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Finally, a flying car!
Source: Pop City, 7/29/2010
The world's first flying car uses design optimization from
Pittsburgh-based ANSYS, reports Pop City.
PA NanoMaterials center awards $450,000 to five tech firms
Source: Pittsburgh Business Times, 7/28/2010
Companies and researchers from across the state earned a total of
$450,000 in funding form the Pennsylvania NanoMaterials
Commercialization Center, reports the Pittsburgh Business Times.
UPenn Alzheimer's research tackles old disease new ways
Source: The New York Times, 7/22/2010
While colleagues are focused on the more common brain compound Amyloid, one University of Pennsylvania research team is examining a secondary Alzheimer's compound with the help of a $1.5 million robot, The New York Times reports.
Philadelphia launches speed dating for solar powered citizens
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, 7/22/2010
Already boasting some of the most favorable solar incentives in the country, Pennsylvania announced a partnership and group-rate discount program with 1 Block off the Grid, a for-profit solar company that helps interested buyers find an installer, the Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting.
The Electric City looking to reduce usage as rates rise
Source: Scranton Times-Tribune, 7/22/2010
As energy rates rise, Scranton is looking for ways to curb its electricity usage, conducting energy audits at city buildings and examining alternative fuel sources, the Scranton Times Tribune reports.
Bethlehem School District to examine online classes
Source: Morning Call, 7/22/2010
In order to retain students and state subsidies departing for online charter schools, the Bethlehem School District is examining a plan that would offer online courses to Bethlehem students, the Morning Call is reporting.