Whiskey Rebellion: A Pottstown distillery carves its own path
Manatawny Still Works has made a name for itself with its distinctive whiskey. Now a wave of awards and a South Philly satellite location prove that the distillery is a major player in PA's craft...
View ArticleAn innovative food truck incubator will bring fresh food to West Philly
After having success with its restaurant incubator, The Enterprise Center is launching a new on-the-go program. Wanna-be entrepreneurs will man the organization's food truck, feeding healthy foods to...
View ArticleHoop Dreams: A first-time entrepreneur gets State College kids onto the court
When Dan McKenna decided to start a youth basketball business, he didn't know where to begin — so the fledgling founder tapped into local entrepreneurial resources to get the ball rolling.
View ArticleA small-town movie theatre comes back to life
The one-screen Victoria Theatre in the PA Wilds first opened for business in 1920, and now a local couple has returned the storefront movie house to its status as a community hub for Blossburg.
View ArticleAn Erie company helps ASMR lovers unwind
AcousticSheep is releasing a version of their wildly popular SleepPhones — soft, wearable headphones designed for sleep — preloaded with all the taps, scratches and whispers you desire.
View ArticleA PA startup helps people fly into the future
All it took was one mindblowing experience for Kim Powers to go all-in on drones. Her company, Master Your Drone, trains people in this growing field.
View ArticleOpen your rind to this women-powered cheese CSA
Lovers of cheese and all things local rejoice! Thanks to the innovative trio behind Collective Creamery, you can now sign up for an artisan cheese share packed with delicious products.
View ArticleDrexel-born startup promises speech coaching for the masses
Communicating more confidently and effectively can be transformative for a career. Philadelphia-based Orai offers high-quality coaching via an AI-supported app.
View ArticleCelebrating innovation, leadership and diversity
The inaugural honorees at the University City Science Center's Nucleus Awards represent the vibrancy of Philadelphia's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
View ArticleMurage Apparel makes streetwear with a mission
This Harrisburg clothing startup is both inspired by and contributing to local street art: A portion of their proceeds go to area arts organizations.
View ArticlePennsylvania’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...
View ArticleKeystone Edge’s top 5 stories of 2019
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...
View ArticleA 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. The post A smart solution...
View ArticlePhilipsburg is a rising star in the PA Wilds
This Centre County town has a growing stable of small businesses and a wealth of historic downtown properties ready for a refresh. Thanks to hard work by a passionate group of stakeholders, the...
View ArticleThe Elect Few: Mayor Danene Sorace of Lancaster, 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. This mayor is working hard to balance the needs of her city's...
View ArticleTaking drink local to the next level with PA hops
Pennsylvania's craft brewers are experimenting with local hops — and even growing their own buds. The crop represents an awesome opportunity for this beer-happy, agriculturally rich state. The post...
View ArticleYour Voices: COVID-19 in Pennsylvania
We asked for your stories and you responded. Here is a snapshot of how the pandemic is impacting Pennsylvanians, from lost wages to changing habits to inspirational community action. The post Your...
View ArticlePA’s hospitals, universities, and companies fight COVID-19
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? The post PA’s...
View ArticleGear up with these #MadeInPA masks
Welcome to the new fashion frontier. Buy a #MadeinPA face mask to protect yourself and the people around you, while also supporting a local business. An added bonus: Many of these makers are also...
View ArticleWhat if you could safely reuse an N95 mask 20 times?
LifeAire, a Lehigh Valley company that specializes in air purifiers, has pivoted their technology to help health care providers, hospitals and patients better weather the pandemic. The post What if you...
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