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| 12.08.2024 | National Politics | Everyone agrees there’s a homeless crisis in the US. Plans to address it vary among mayor candidates | Most are in the West, where a long-running homelessness crisis was spurred by high housing costs and has deepened during the coronavirus pandemic, which upended the nation four years ago. There are thousands of people without a place to liv... |
| 05.08.2024 | National Politics | Rally dates are set. Venues are chosen. The only thing missing for Harris’ blitz is her VP choice | Harris was zeroing in on three running mate contenders, whom she interviewed Sunday in Washington. They were Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, according to a person familiar with the proces... |
| 03.07.2024 | FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) Declares Distribution for July 2024 | PHILADELPHIA, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (the Fund) (NYSE: FSCO) announced the monthly distribution for July 2024. The distribution of $0.06 per share will be paid on July 31, 2024. ... |
| 28.06.2024 | Dueling Debates: Trump and Biden Gear Up for Showdown | The stage is set for a clash of titans as former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden prepare to face off in a high-stakes debate. With tensions running high and the nation watching, both candidates are gearing up for a battle tha... |
| 28.06.2024 | Clash of Titans: Biden vs. Trump in 2024 Presidential Debate | President Biden and former President Donald Trump are gearing up for a showdown in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. The stage is set, the stakes are high, and the nation is on edge as these two political heavyweight... |
| 25.06.2024 | National Politics | Trump has spent months painting Biden as incompetent. Now he’s changing his tone before the debate | Millions are expected to tune in Thursday, offering a rare opportunity for both sides to try to gain momentum in a contest that will likely be decided by a small fraction of voters in a handful of battleground states.
Trump — who has never ... |
| 24.06.2024 | Biden and Trump face off this week in the first presidential debate. Here's what we know so far about the debate, prep and more | Washington — President Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to face off this week in the first presidential debate of the cycle, as the nation prepares for a rematch of the 2020 race.
The debate, hosted at CNN's Atlanta studios a... |
| 18.06.2024 | Philadelphia police launch enforcement blitz in Kensington | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Police are ramping up enforcement on open drug use and quality-of-life crimes in Kensington Tuesday.
Why it matters: High levels of drug sales have been a precursor f... |
| 14.06.2024 | When your Philadelphia public pool will open | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Four public pools open on Monday to kick off the summer season in Philadelphia.
Why it matters: The openings come as the region's first major heat wave of the year ar... |
| 13.06.2024 | Cherelle Parker's first city budget up for final vote | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Philadelphia legislators are primed to approve Mayor Cherelle Parker's nearly $6.4 billion budget Thursday.
Why it matters: Parker's first spending plan will keep pro... |
| 05.06.2024 | Russian Smuggling Network Member Uses Apple AirTags to Stalk Ex-Wife | By Joseph Henry
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An alleged member of a Russian-based human smuggling network, Ibodullo Muhiddinov Numan... |
| 31.05.2024 | Map: Pride and Roots Picnic to shut down Philadelphia roads | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
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This weekend's Pride March and Festival and the Roots Picnic will bring a double-whammy of road closures and parking restrictions to separate ... |
| 31.05.2024 | When Philadelphia's massive summer cleanup will hit your block | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Mayor Cherelle Parker's ambitious 13-week citywide cleanup program begins Monday.
Why it matters: Crews will target issues aimed at improving Philadelphians' quality of life — from sweeping streets to... |
| 25.05.2024 | Memorial Day Weekend: What's Open and Closed Across the USA | Memorial Day Weekend is a time of remembrance and relaxation, but it's important to know what's open and closed across the USA during this holiday. On Monday, offices, schools, and some businesses will be closed to honor Memorial Day. The N... |
| 23.05.2024 | What's open and closed on Memorial Day in Philadelphia | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Philadelphia schools, offices and some businesses are closing for Memorial Day.
Why it matters: The nation pays respects to our fallen military personnel every year on the last Monday of May, which al... |
| 21.05.2024 | Scoop: Philadelphia's Frank Rizzo statue may return to supporters | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
The people who paid for the Frank L. Rizzo sculpture removed from Center City in 2020 say they're close to having it returned, pending settlement of a long-running lawsuit.
Why it matters: The bronze ... |
| 15.05.2024 | Justin Upchurch, President, AMSYS Integrated Technology Solutions to Serve as Panel Member on "Cities Computing on the Edge" at Smart City Expo USA | AMSYS
Panel will take place at Pier 36 (299 South Street) on Stage 1 in NYC on Thursday, May 23 from 3:20–3:50 PM
HOUSTON, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Cities Computing on the Edge" is coming to New York City. Urban environ... |
| 10.05.2024 | ParkMobile Partners with the Pittsburgh Pirates for Parking Reservations at PNC Park | ParkMobile Partners with the Pittsburgh Pirates for Parking Reservations at PNC Park
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Fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates will now be able to use ParkMobile to reserve gameday parking ahead of the f... |
| 03.05.2024 | Broad Street Run brings road closures this weekend | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
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The Broad Street Run returns this weekend with the highest number of runners participating since the start of the pandemic.
Why it matters: Th... |
| 01.05.2024 | New Philadelphia school board takes office amid controversy | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Philadelphia's new Board of Education takes over Wednesday amid a power struggle between Mayor Cherelle Parker and the City Council over one of her appointments.
Why it matters: The conflict raises qu... |
| 01.05.2024 | Health | To stop fentanyl deaths in Philadelphia, knocking on doors and handing out overdose kits | “What we’re trying to do is get this in everybody’s household. Have you ever heard of this before?” Elie asked before handing the man a tote bag filled with more pamphlets, fentanyl test strips, and the box of Narcan.
Elie and other part-ti... |
| 30.04.2024 | PennDOT spent $182K in 2023 removing graffiti | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
PennDOT spent more than $182,000 to remove graffiti from state highways last year, with more than 70% of that going toward removing taggings in and around the Philadelphia region.
Why it matters: Graf... |
| 23.04.2024 | Pennsylvania primary voters head to the polls | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Primary day has arrived and we've compiled a cheat sheet of resources for voters.
Why it matters: Voters will determine which candidates move on to the November election when Pennsylvania will be amon... |
| 19.04.2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Analysis: Why star Nathan MacKinnon is going to win MVP honors | Nathan MacKinnon did not become one of five players to ever record 100 assists in an NHL season. He did not score the most goals in the league in nearly 30 years.
He is still going to win the Hart Trophy or the Ted Lindsay Award (or both) a... |
| 19.04.2024 |
Pennsylvania home sales surge in March | Even though the spring homebuying season got off to a slow start across much of the U.S., one of the most populous states saw increased activity.
Home sales in Pennsylvania jumped 23.6% from February to March, according to a report released... |
| 17.04.2024 | Mail carriers face growing threats of violence amid wave of robberies | The U.S. Postal Service's mail carriers, known for trudging through snow and ice to deliver mail, are increasingly dealing with another hazard on their delivery routes: armed robberies.
Mail carriers, who are unarmed, are a growing target b... |
| 10.04.2024 | Displaced tenants from Philadelphia affordable housing complex got payouts | Dozens of tenants displaced from a shuttered West Philadelphia affordable housing complex have received more than $3 million over the past year via a settlement between the developer and the city.
Why it matters: The closing of the Universi... |
| 05.04.2024 | Health | Four years after shelter-in-place, COVID-19 misinformation persists | By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, KFF Health News
From spring break parties to Mardi Gras, many people remember the last major “normal” thing they did before the novel coronavirus pandemic dawned, forcing governments worldwide to issue stay-at-home a... |
| 05.04.2024 | Earthquake rattles NYC and beyond: "One of the largest" East Coast quakes in the last century | New York earthquake update from Mayor Eric Adams and city officials| Full coverage
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NEW YORK - A strong earthquake sent shockwaves throughout New York C... |
| 04.04.2024 | April nor’easter with heavy, wet snow bears down on Northeast | VIDEO BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Steve Dickens, of Derry, N.H. shovels snow, today, in Derry, N.H. Parts of New Hampshire received over a foot of snow from the storm.
Related Photo Gallery: Early spring nor’easter hammers the Nort... |
| 04.04.2024 | Crime and Public Safety | Nighttime gunshots may harm health and sleep of millions, Mass General study finds | Nighttime gunshots and the sirens wailing right after may be a larger factor in the health and well-being of millions of people than previously considered, Mass General Brigham researchers report.
The study looked at 72,236 gunshot reports ... |
| 04.04.2024 | Morning Bid: All eyes on the jobs market | U.S. MarketsMorning Bid: All eyes on the jobs market
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 1, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan ... |
| 01.04.2024 | Philadelphia's next public bathroom will soon open in City Park | Philly's third public bathroom is on track to open in the coming months.
Why it matters: Access to public bathrooms in Philly lags behind U.S. and international cities, per a 2021 report from the Public Toilet Index.
State of play: The city... |
| 29.03.2024 | Самонагревающийся бетон на шаг ближе к тому, чтобы избавить нас от использования снеговых лопат и соли | На территории кампуса университета Дрекселя есть квадратный участок из бетона, который может предвещать незамерзающее будущее для тротуаров и шоссе. Две плиты размером 75 на 75 дюймов, незаметно расположенные рядом со стоянкой для служебног... |
| 25.03.2024 | What to know about new property assessments in Philadelphia | New property assessments for the bulk of Philadelphia homeowners are coming after a yearlong hiatus.
Why it matters: Property owners could be in store for bigger tax bills, despite Mayor Cherelle Parker proposing no property tax hike.
State... |
| 23.03.2024 | Meet the Americans who can't retire | Economy Meet the Americans who can't retire
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| 22.03.2024 | Love Run Philadelphia to shutdown Philly roads | Data: City of Philadelphia; Map: Axios Visuals
Thousands of runners will hit the streets on Sunday for the Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon.
Why it matters: The event will bring widespread road closures, so driving will be a hassle in ce... |
| 15.03.2024 | Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils $6.3 billion budget | Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled a nearly $6.3 billion budget proposal yesterday that imposes no new taxes while focusing on public safety and city cleanup efforts.
Why it matters: As the first woman to lead Philly, her inaugural budget addre... |
| 14.03.2024 | Philadelphia contends with thousands of vacant municipal jobs | Data: City of Philadelphia; Chart: Axios Visuals
Mayor Cherelle Parker inherited a government with nearly 6,300 employee vacancies when she took office in January, per data from the city.
Why it matters: Staffing shortages can hinder the de... |
| 11.03.2024 | Scoop: Parker administration cancels planned tiny house village | Sanctuary Village officials tell Axios that Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration has pulled the plug on a project to provide tiny houses for those experiencing homelessness.
Why it matters: The pivot sheds light on how the new Parker admi... |
| 11.03.2024 | Health | As xylazine surges, some lawmakers want jail time for dealers and people who use the drug | Amanda Hernández | (TNS) Stateline.org
Legislators in a handful of states are offering bills to address the rise in the misuse of xylazine, a cheap animal sedative not intended for human consumption.
Xylazine, or “tranq,” can induce blackou... |
| 06.03.2024 |
Fed’s Beige Book shows recent moderation in mortgage rates propped up demand for homes | Moderation in mortgage rates led to a pickup in demand for residential real estate, but limited inventories across the country hindered actual home sales, the Federal Reserve reported in its Beige Book survey of regional business contacts t... |
| 01.03.2024 | U.S. measles cases rise to 41, as CDC tallies infections now in 16 states | At least 41 cases of measles have been reported in the U.S. across 16 states so far this year, according to new weekly figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This is up from 35 cases in 15 states reporte... |
| 21.02.2024 | Fired Philly police officers reinstated in arbitration years later | Four Philadelphia police officers fired for misconduct between 2019 and 2022 recently won their jobs back through binding arbitration despite the city enacting reforms in recent years to improve disciplinary outcomes.
Why it matters: When t... |
| 31.01.2024 | Health | The U.S. eliminated measles in 2000. Why is it back now? | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers to be “on alert” for patients with symptoms of measles — a virus declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 — after nearly two dozen cases have been reported across... |
| 16.01.2024 | Philly police oversight group hasn't investigated any complaints since it started | The Citizens Police Oversight Commission hasn't investigated a single citizen complaint of police misconduct since it was created in 2021, the watchdog agency's leadership has acknowledged to Axios.
Why it matters: For now, all citizen comp... |
| 11.01.2024 | Pennsylvania homeless rate declines amid nationwide increase | Data: HUD; Map: Alice Feng/Axios
Pennsylvania is among nine states with big declines in the number of people experiencing homelessness over the last three years, per a new federal report.
Driving the news: The state's homelessness rate drop... |
| 08.08.2023 | Utility poles blight South Philadelphia sidewalks | Utility poles left on the ground in South Philadelphia have outraged residents, including a mother who says they're a risk for her visually impaired children.
Driving the news: Melanie Roberts tells Axios she has counted nearly a dozen util... |
| 27.07.2023 | Philly's unlicensed Airbnb crackdown still hazy | Philadelphia is cracking down on unlicensed short-term rentals, but the penalties for scofflaws are not clear.
Why it matters: The new regulations have the potential to cut hundreds of short-term rentals and limit them to certain areas of P... |
| 19.07.2023 | Philadelphia could wipe out 85% of its Airbnbs and Vrbos. It's a sign of the growing backlash against short-term rentals. | Philadelphia is enforcing a 2021 law to regulate short-term rentals. James Leynse/Getty Images
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Philadelphia is enforcing a law that requires Airbnb and Vrbo hosts to license their properties.
The city estimates nearly 1,700 short... |
| 14.07.2023 | Revealed: Center City's Thomas Paine Plaza redesign | The long-planned redesign of Center City's Thomas Paine Plaza is finally starting to take shape.
Why it matters: The highly trafficked public square beside City Hall and Love Park, which hasn't been updated since it was created in 1962, lac... |
| 10.07.2023 | City watchdog warns of Philly's overtime spending spree | Data: Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority; Chart: Axios Visuals
Philly's overtime budget continues to balloon, raising concerns from the city's fiscal watchdog.
Why it matters: Overreliance on overtime, combined with the ci... |
| 07.07.2023 | Private pool passes for swimming in the Philly area | Grab your swimsuit and beat the ever increasing heat at private pools in Philly this summer.
Why it matters: Private pools offer another option to cool off besides your neighborhood public pool.
State of play: You've got options in and outs... |
| 06.07.2023 | Things to do in Philadelphia this weekend | It's almost First Friday, so keep on the lookout for special art programming at bars, art galleries, museums and other locations throughout the city. Here's what else is happening this weekend.
💋 It's girls night at the PHS Pop Up Garden in... |
| 02.07.2023 | Your guide to July 4 festivities, fireworks and road closures | Data: City of Philadelphia; Map: Simran Parwani/Axios
Philly’s Fourth of July concert and fireworks on the Parkway are nearly here — along with plenty of other events throughout the city today and tomorrow.
What’s happening: Here’s your che... |
| 30.06.2023 | Pennsylvania Solar Company Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Employers in the Greater Philadelphia Region | NEWTOWN, Pa. (PRWEB) June 30, 2023
Exact Solar has been named a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by Philadelphia Foundation, in partnership with Points of Light and local partners. Modeled after Points of Light’s national p... |
| 16.06.2023 | I-95 Update: Governor Shapiro and PennDOT Announce Demolition is Complete, Construction Underway to Reopen the Roadway | For the latest updates, a rendering of the repair, and to watch the livestream, visit www.pa.gov/i95updates
Philadelphia, PA – Today, Governor Shapiro and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the demolition of t... |
| 16.06.2023 | I-95 Update: “Very Productive Day” as Construction on Interim Solution Gets Underway | For the latest updates, a rendering of the repair, and to watch the livestream, visit www.pa.gov/i95updates.
Philadelphia, PA – This morning, after the demolition was completed days ahead of schedule, crews began work on building the interi... |
| 11.06.2023 | Governor Shapiro, Shapiro Administration Officials, City of Philadelphia, and SEPTA Provide Update on I-95 Collapse | Information on detours and to stay up to date, visit www.pa.gov/i95updates
Philadelphia, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro, along with officials from the Shapiro Administration, the City of Philadelphia, and SEPTA provided an update on the ... |
| 01.04.2023 | Top Things to do with Kids in Philadelphia | PHILADELPHIA, March 29, 2023 – Philadelphia offers a ton of fun things to do geared toward those of every age. Start at Philly’s most iconic institutions for kiddos, which include The Franklin Institute (the region’s most popular science mu... |
| 26.03.2023 | Philadelphia tap water safe to drink through Monday after chemical spill, officials say | Philadelphians are cleared to drink tap water through Monday night after a chemical spill on Friday prompted warnings from city officials, the Philadelphia Water Department announced. Officials had earlier said residents who receive drinkin... |
| 25.03.2023 | Some pregnant people in Philadelphia are about to get $1,000 a month in what the mayor is calling a 'pro-life' program | Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney called a new program giving cash to pregnant people "pro-life." Matt Rourke/AP
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| 21.03.2023 | After a decade in Old City and tons of tech community events, Arcweb closes its office | Update: Description of Chris Cera's thoughts on the city wage tax has been clarified. (3/22/23, 1:45 p.m.)
Late last year, Arcweb opened the doors of its 6,000-square-foot Old City office to celebrate a decade in business with the Philly te... |
| 20.03.2023 | Philadelphia settles for $9.25 million over response to George Floyd demonstrations | Philadelphia reaches historic settlement with protesters Philadelphia reaches historic settlement with protesters 01:53
The City of Philadelphia reached a $9.25 million settlement with 343 protesters who were hit with tear gas and pepper sp... |
| 03.02.2023 | 4 ways cities are embracing and promoting playful learning in their communities | As the urban population continues to grow globally, so too have disparities in economic opportunity and other indicators of wellbeing, including the availability of enriching social and learning experiences for children. The Playful Learnin... |
| 24.12.2022 | The top 10 most-searched cities in 2022, and where to go instead for an off-the-beaten-path vacation in 2023 | Travel The top 10 most-searched cities in 2022, and where to go instead for an off-the-beaten-path vacation in 2023
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| 31.10.2022 | Over 30 Of Philadelphia’s Best Vantage Points For Stand-Ups, B-Roll & Photos | With sensational skyline views, stunning street scenes, and a buzzing fanbase, Philadelphia offers the perfect backdrop for the 2022 World Series and the MLS Playoffs. Photographers, videographers, reporters, and influencers who are coverin... |
| 25.10.2022 | Reef quietly exits Houston as the SoftBank-backed ghost kitchen continues to face operational issues and loses partnerships | A Reef Kitchens trailer in Portland, Oregon. Gloria Dawson / Insider This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.
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| 10.10.2022 | Burger King, Popeyes, and Jack in the Box cut ties with ghost kitchen Reef as the SoftBank-backed startup continues to face operational issues | Jack in the Box has ended its ghost-kitchen partnership with Reef Technology. Anonymous This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.
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| 05.10.2022 | Leaked video: Ghost-kitchen startup Reef's CEO calls upon employees to report violations of city health and permitting rules to a company hotline | A Reef ghost kitchen trailer in Texas. Anonymous This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.
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| 28.09.2022 | Ghost kitchen startup Reef is facing new trailer shutdowns and violations. Insiders have long said it skirts health and safety regulations. | In August, Wendy's said it would reduce its number of planned Reef locations to 100 to 150 after reevaluating the operation. Kristopher Lopez This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading no... |
| 25.08.2022 | Two years in, PHLConnectED is shifting focus to digital literacy and long-term efforts | Two years ago, the pandemic forced most Philly students and their families to navigate the world of online learning. With this transition came concerns about all students having access to the internet and needed technology at home.
Enter PH... |
| 12.07.2022 | Governor Wolf Announces More Than $17.5 Million in PennSERVE Grant Funding for Community Service Across Pennsylvania | Funding will support 1,370 AmeriCorps members in meeting community needs.
Governor Tom Wolf today announced the awarding of more than $17.5 million – the most in commonwealth history – to support the community-service work of 26 AmeriCorps... |
| 25.05.2022 | Maternal health startup Cayaba Care is expanding its team and community reach with a $12M Series A | While navigating the healthcare system as any pregnant person is a complicated, uneasy task, maternal care for Black Americans is abysmal.
In Philly, Black women account for 43% of child births — yet 73% of deaths among pregnant mothers, da... |
| 29.03.2022 | Want to learn about blockchain, crypto and Web3 in Philly? Start here | When you think of Web3, you’re probably thinking cryptocurrencies, NFTs, privacy and some metaverse-adjacent topics — and you’re right. Whether you’re a newbie trying to learn more about those complicated topics or more experienced and look... |
| 23.03.2022 | Philadelphia advances toward creating a public bank | The news: The Philadelphia City Council has approved legislation to form a financial entity that could eventually establish a public bank.
The council voted 15-1 on March 3, 2022 to set up the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority (PPFA).... |
| 10.03.2022 | Wells Fargo mortgage review: Lender with assistance and grants if you earn below 80% of area median income
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| 01.12.2021 | How can entrepreneurs tackle health inequities with tech solutions? | Tennis icon Serena Williams was vocal about her difficulties as a Black woman who experienced a scary childbirth. Track and field star Allyson Felix also spoke out about the life-threatening complications she faced during her pregnancy.
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| 28.10.2021 | Salesforce Accelerates Fight Against Climate Change with New Trees, Oceans, and Youth Programs | New tree equity and global urban reforestation initiative engages youth and ecopreneurs to grow urban forests and green cities across Canada, Europe, India, South Africa, and the United States
The company also announced a blue carbon progra... |
| 20.10.2021 | Philly broadband survey: 84% of homes have high-speed internet, up from 70% in 2019 | Juliet Yates says the number one question she gets asked is how many people are without internet in Philadelphia.
Now, thanks to a recently completed citywide survey, “we have a really accurate dataset,” said Yates, the City of Philadelphia... |
| 15.10.2021 | Resource Roundup: Campus Philly is hosting a virtual tech career fair for Black and brown students | This is Resource Roundup, a look at open applications for business and career-building programs, funding and other opportunities around the region. Want to share a new resource for entrepreneurs and technologists? Email us at philly@technic... |
| 01.10.2021 | Events Roundup: 9 ways you can network, learn to code and job h(a)unt this October | Events Roundup is a Technical.ly column where we highlight events happening in the Philly area each month. Got a submission? Email us the details so we can consider it for our next roundup.Happy October, my fellow Philadelphians!
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| 21.09.2021 | How does this 14-partner pandemic recovery committee plan to get more Philadelphians to work? | It’s a common refrain: Preparing Philadelphians for the workforce of the future will take collaboration.
A City of Philadelphia-formed group of government employees, community stakeholders and business leaders has aimed to keep this top of ... |
| 10.08.2021 | This Conshy company pivoted from trade shows to COVID-19 testing and vaccination mobile units | A Conshohocken company plans to retain its business-saving 2020 pivot beyond the pandemic.
Aardvark Mobile Tours founder and CEO Larry Borden was recently named one of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Greater Philadelphia a... |
| 26.07.2021 | Entertainers working in multiple states run into tax issues. Here are ways to avoid those problems | As more Americans work remotely, those doing their job in other states may soon face the maze of income tax challenges.
However, some industries, such as entertainment, have been dealing with state and local levy issues for years.
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| 28.06.2021 | A&R rep Mont Brown felt he had to leave Philly to make it in music. But he has an idea to keep the next generation of creatives | Editor’s note: This profile is part of a series on Black entrepreneur expats — why they left, and what Philly could do better to keep the next generation.Before he was an artists & repertoire (A&R) rep for Columbia Records out in Lo... |
| 21.06.2021 | Philadelphia’s equitable recovery stakeholders on a challenging year: ‘Everybody is changed because of this’ | After a challenging year, a group of high-ranking stakeholders say it takes a coordinated, multidisciplinary effort to envision and build a more equitable future for all Philadelphians.
For the last year, a City of Philadelphia-formed commi... |
| 07.06.2021 | Resource Roundup: Philly Startup Leaders’ MVP-stage accelerator is looking for 10 founders | This is Resource Roundup, a look at open applications for business and career-building programs, funding and other opportunities around the region. Want to share a new resource for entrepreneurs and technologists? Email us at philly@technic... |
| 03.06.2021 | A local’s ultimate guide to visiting Philadelphia | Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Zoë Miller for Insider
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| 02.06.2021 | Events Roundup: This June, Philly tech heads into the ‘new normal’ with some hybrid and in-person meetups | Events Roundup is a Technical.ly column where we highlight events happening in the Philly area each month. Got a submission? Email us the details so we can consider it for our next roundup.
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| 01.06.2021 | Government can be slow to change. The pandemic changed that for Philly’s Office of Innovation and Technology | When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the region last March, Philadelphia’s Office of Innovation and Technology was tasked with getting city government to do something it isn’t well known for: adapt to new technology, and fast.
The office had just... |
| 28.05.2021 | The infrastructure supporting the deployment of 5G is critical for digital equity | In the past year, we’ve relied on the internet, smartphones and other devices to stay virtually connected to each other. We’ve learned just how essential digital connectivity is and that it has endless possibilities for supporting even the ... |
| 24.05.2021 | Resource Roundup: Apps are open for 2021’s Pennovation Accelerator for ecotech startups | This is Resource Roundup, a look at open applications for business and career-building programs, funding and other opportunities around the region. Want to share a new resource for entrepreneurs and technologists? Email us at philly@technic... |
| 11.05.2021 | Resource Roundup: Entrepreneurs, you can meet one-on-one with a City business manager for support | This is Resource Roundup, a look at open applications for business and career-building programs, funding and other opportunities around the region. Want to share a new resource for entrepreneurs and technologists? Email us at philly@technic... |
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| 02.04.2021 | Resource Roundup: Peep these 5 new workforce info sessions, grants and vaccine volunteering opportunities | Technical.ly is bringing a few new chances to plug into the tech and entrepreneurship community with Resource Roundup, a look at open applications for business and career-building programs and other opportunities around the region. Want to ... |
| 29.03.2021 | Penn Wharton Budget Model: New jobs and GDP growth hinge on vaccine hesitancy | Now that the country is rolling out COVID-19 vaccines at a pretty steady clip, a new barrier has presented itself on the road to economic recovery: hesitancy to receive the shots.
The City of Philadelphia this week launched “Vax Up, Philly!... |
| 26.03.2021 | COVID-19 biz recovery: Restauranteurs of color could face a disadvantage in increasing capacity to 50% | Philadelphia is slowly reopening after a year of mandated business closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But restaurant owners without the means to make mandated updates have been put at a disadvantage.
On Feb. 9, local restaurants were prov... |
| 17.03.2021 | Resource Roundup: Check out these 5 timely grants and other biz opportunities | We’ve reached the middle of March, and it’s time for a check-in on events, programs and resources available to the Philly tech and biz community. As spring is springing (sad to see you again, allergies, but happy to be reacquainted, Dayligh... |
| 11.03.2021 | The uncounted: People who are homeless are invisible victims of Covid-19 | LOS ANGELES — They are the invisible victims of Covid-19, marginalized not just in life, but also in death.
Despite the extraordinarily detailed statistics that parse the ages, races, and comorbidities of the nation’s more than 500,000 Covi... |
