A smart solution to leaky pipes

Leaks cost Americans more than $70 billion a year and waste as much as two trillion gallons of water. PA's Conservation Labs has developed H2know, an elegant, affordable fix.

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The Elect Few: Mayor Matthew Pacifico of Altoona, PA

In this series, we're chatting with Pennsylvania's mayors. These engaged public servants have a lot to say about moving the state forward. Next up is the mayor of a central PA city with a lot to prove.

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A fresh look for Centre County tourism

This beautiful region has a lot to offer, from bike trails and world-class fishing to charming towns and thriving breweries. The freshly rebranded Happy Valley Adventure Bureau hopes to lure visitors and boost small businesses.

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These grapes are the Pennsylvania wine industry's next big thing

When it comes to grapes, Commonwealth winemakers are thinking beyond the usual suspects, experimenting with off-beat varietals that thrive in cooler climates. Their hard work is paying off, winning awards, expanding the industry, and enticing local wine lovers into sampling something new.

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Can robots reboot construction sites?

Penn State researchers are preparing robots for the dynamic, open-air challenges of the construction site. The goal is to improve safety and solve a labor shortage, but first they need to make it easier for workers and robots to communicate.

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Pennsylvania's unexpected arts mecca

Cities don't have a monopoly on art and design. In fact, bucolic Bucks County is a treasure trove of boutique museums, art galleries, and cultural sites. Learn more about an area once dubbed "the Genius Belt" for its concentration of creative titans.

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Pennsylvania's startup winners

As many as 75 percent of venture-backed startups fail; the failure rate of all U.S. companies after five years is over 50 percent. We take a closer look at three Commonwealth companies that have overcome the odds, making the transition from great idea to thriving company.

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