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.
From Easton to Altoona, our top five stories of 2019 were all about local, local, local. People wanted to read about cities and towns evolving, thinking big, and using existing assets to build a brighter future. Look forward to more of the same from Keystone Edge in 2020!
Kids walking to the 3rd and Spruce Rec Center have a fresh view. A coalition led by the Reading Recreation Commission and the Wyomissing Foundation have invested time, money, and labor into a transformative facade project, offering a boon to homeowners and the neighborhood.
From helping colleges cut down their emissions to spearheading the eco-friendly renovation of an iconic Southside Bethlehem building, this Lehigh Valley firm is making a major impact.
More commercial density is on the way for this charming town outside of Harrisburg. Neighbors & Smith is a boon for residents and the thriving small-business community, which has long been working towards more density and walkability.
An astounding collection of photographs from legendary city planner Ed Bacon has been released to the public. The goal is not just to share but also to gather information.
Two new projects in the city's urban core are the latest signs of rebirth, building on major investments from Penn State and UPMC.
This mother of all makerspaces just keeps growing, and now they're set to expand again, moving into a massive space in the city's Kensington neighborhood. The membership organization provides tools, guidance and inspiration to a thriving community of crafters and hardware entrepreneurs.
At 520 Lofts on Hamilton Street, a glass-enclosed stairwell will soon feature a mural inspired by the city's history and its thriving creative community.
A NEPA architecture firm is designing award-winning green homes, employing a cutting-edge method that uses 80 percent less energy than conventional buildings.