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1 week ago | technical.ly | Danya Henninger |Katie Malone

Los pequeños negocios quizás aún no sean considerados una parte fundamental  de la economía de Filadelfia, pero sin duda están en el corazón de su cultura y sus vecindarios vibrantes. Por eso, en Technical.ly nos hemos propuesto destacar a emprendedores de los 48 códigos postales en la ciudad y explorar lo que significa construir un negocio aquí. Este proyecto forma parte de la iniciativa estratégica Grow Philly, delineada por el Departamento de Comercio de Filadelfia.

1 week ago | technical.ly | Alice Crow |Katie Malone

The New Economy Collaborative of Southwestern Pennsylvania announced a $62.7 million Build Back Better grant toward workforce development in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Follow Technical.ly’s coverage of the 11-county project here. This is How I Got Here, a series where we chart the career journeys of technologists. Want to tell your story? Get in touch. As the founder of recycling startup the Reclamation Factory, Georgia Crowther’s perfect world would make her company obsolete.

1 week ago | technical.ly | Sarah Huffman |Katie Malone

Looking to get involved in science and technology activities in Philadelphia? This map could help you find exactly what you’re looking for. The Philadelphia STEM Programming Directory is an interactive map of STEM-related programming and orgs in the city. Today, it has dozens of programs around the city in its index, spreading the word about ways parents and teachers can encourage students’ interests in science and technology at any age — including a recently held STEM community day.

1 week ago | technical.ly | Sarah Huffman |Katie Malone

Welcome to the roundup of the latest from Philly's tech and entrepreneurship scene. Want this in your inbox? Subscribe for free. This week in Philly, OpenDataPhilly seeks more volunteers, local startups reveal why they chose to stay in the region and more. Read on for Technical.ly’s weekly roundup of top news in the region. • Strados Labs developed a wearable device that records lung sounds to help healthcare providers treat respiratory conditions.

1 week ago | technical.ly | Katie Malone

Among US states, West Virginia ranks near the bottom in innovation, but the leaders trying to change that aren’t letting an uphill battle scare them. It’s trust and connections that build up the scene in the Appalachian state, not high-profile universities or standout unicorn startups, two people leading the West Virginia charge said during a session on rural ecosystem innovation at last week’s 39th International Conference on Business Incubation.