The Penn State Altoona LaunchBox brings vitality to downtown
The city is now home to a new, no-cost startup accelerator and co-working space ten years in the making.
Manufacturing remains a major job engine in Pennsylvania
Running September 30 - October 6, Pennsylvania Manufacturing Week spotlights the employment opportunities and economic impact of this essential sector. Keystone Edge chatted with DCED Secretary Dennis M. Davin to learn more.
EVENT: The Annual Berks County Antique Art Show and Sale
Every autumn for the past 36 years, Greshville Antiques and Fine Art has hosted this special sale in their 1740s red-painted barn, nestled in the sweeping hills of Berks County. This year's incarnation runs October 1 - 8.
What is the right monument for this time and place?
Monument Lab, a huge Philadelphia public art project, asks this essential question, and offers answers in the form of ten installations across the city that address issues of social justice and solidarity.
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In the Lehigh Valley, a $1.45 million windfall
Blight removal in Bethlehem, a redeveloped Allentown Metal Works, a master plan for the envisioned Da Vinci Science City in Easton, an expanded business incubator at Lehigh University – all these and more are moving forward thanks to new grants from the BB&T Economic Growth Fund.
Science Center’s Esther Klein Gallery explores the interdependence of art and science
Running through September 30, the gallery's latest exhibition 'A Mesh is Also a Snare' explores the myriad ways in which technology connects art and science. It was guest curated by Philadelphia artist collective Grizzly Grizzly.
An afternoon of antiquing in the Mon Valley
Clusters of antique stores and curiosity shops are located in the charming historic towns along the Monongahela river. Make a day of it and come home with something you didn't even know you needed.
From Social Media to Extraterrestrial Life: Offbeat academic offerings teach something different
Forget accounting, engineering, English. Some Pennsylvania universities are thinking outside the box when it comes to majors, preparing their students for careers in growing fields.
Win big with your BIG IDEA
Calling all budding entrepreneurs, researchers, software developers and existing small businesses in northern and central PA for this annual contest. Winners will earn cash prizes AND business development opportunities.