The second of three planned Big Idea Contests in this vast, beautiful region is accepting applications, and there's a whole network of people working hard to make sure local innovators earn a shot at the $50,000 prize.
An Indian dance troupe and a Puerto Rican community development organization both embody the idea that staying connected to one’s culture is an important way to feel at home in a new country.
Pennsylvania's video games industry is a vibrant and dynamic place, home to both boutique design firms and one of the country's best esports programs. In this episode, we talked to two people pushing this creative field forward, and working to open the door to the next generation.
Whether you're a gardener with an herbal remedy, a woodworker with a brilliant flooring solution, or a scientist with an accidental discovery, transforming an idea into a business is a major challenge. Fortunately, if you live in the PA Wilds, you don't have to do it alone — there is a wealth of funding and support, if you know where to look.
Pittsburgh's Life Sciences sector has a fabulous new resource: AlphaLab Health is a cutting-edge accelerator based in a repurposed medical complex.
How does the University City Science Center, an organization known for bringing people together, rethink its mission during a global pandemic? And with a new CEO to boot.
It's been an interesting few years for the autonomous vehicles industry in Steel City, but the sector is poised to grow its status as a pillar of the local economy.
Pittsburgh artist Ron Donoughe committed months to painting the natural and post-industrial beauty of the Mon Valley. The result of that work is a new book, out this March.
The state's life sciences sector has sprung into action, working hard on vaccines, medicinal therapies, and essential medical devices. Will the next big breakthrough come out of PA?
A group of concerned citizens got together to figure out how they could help protect essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and The Berks PPE Resource Network was born. Now universities, hobbyists, nonprofits, businesses, and arts organizations are working round the clock, using technology to 3D-print face shields. Find out how you can help.
