Companies working on a physical product are often underestimated by investors. This event at AlphaLab Gear (April 19-20) looks to change that by highlighting up to a dozen startups from across the globe, and introducing them to Steel City in the process.
Looking for home automation without the need for complex smartphone or wi-fi solutions? Mike Neilson's product allows users to easily change which outlets are controlled by existing wall switches, or to control a group of outlets with a single switch. A Kickstarter campaign is currently underway to bring Switcheroo to market.
Looking to get hands on? These community-centric spaces are giving Pennsylvanians young and old the opportunity to build, create, craft, manufacture and design. Whether you're in Altoona, Philadelphia or State College, there's probably a makerspace near you.
Keep your travel dollars close to home. From houseboats to historic abodes, luxury spas to camping in the great outdoors, the Commonwealth has a bounty of amazing places to stay. Check out a couple of our favorites from all across the state.
This October, two innovation-centric events are landing in Steel City. Join the thousands expected to attend Maker Faire Pittsburgh and check-in on Demo Day for some of the city's brightest startups.
A sojourn in Steel City stars a huge reuse project on the North Side, eats from different eras, a giant inflatable pickle and plenty of gorgeous vistas.
Across the state, the task of helping communities thrive financially, socially, architecturally and culturally is passing to a new generation. And if the five women under 40 profiled here are representative of that next wave, Pennsylvania is in good hands.
From throwing parties to incubating companies, Bobby Zappala is working to build a better Pittsburgh. The organization's annual innovation and music festival is happening September 20-24.
The president and CEO of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation is a MacArthur Fellowship winner, published author and community activist who has helped transform Pittsburgh through integrated workforce development and arts education for public school students.
In East Liberty, a team of artists educate and satiate via the cuisines of nations where the United States is in conflict.