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Sandbox VR opens its Philly location to bring together gamers IRL

13 hours ago | technical.ly | Sarah Huffman

A new virtual reality experience in Philly wants to fully immerse gamers in its fictional worlds. Sandbox VR, a national chain of gaming centers, opened its 60th location in Rittenhouse Square on Wednesday, joining the trend of other adult-geared game experiences like Beat the Bomb, Puttshack and Fight Club in the area. Instead of just a headset, the company aims to make VR a full-body experience.
Baltimore schools cyberattack compromised staff and student data

2 days ago | technical.ly | Kristen Griffith

This story was originally published by The Baltimore Banner and reported by Kristen Griffith. Technical.ly republished it with the Banner's permission. Both outlets are part of the Baltimore News Collaborative, a project exploring the challenges and successes experienced by young people in Baltimore. The collaborative is supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. News members of the collaborative retain full editorial control.
Philly weekly roundup: School bus AI; New Wharton podcast; No. 4 for life sciences labs

2 days ago | technical.ly | Sarah Huffman

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, ClearCOGs raised $3.8 million, local VC investment slows down and more. Read on for Technical.ly’s weekly roundup of top news in the region. • We are partnering with the Department of Commerce to spotlight small businesses across the city as part of a Grow Philly project. Small business owners can apply to be featured here.
Philly restaurant analytics startup ClearCOGS raises $3.8M — thanks to its Chicago presence

3 days ago | technical.ly | Sarah Huffman

Money Moves is a recurring series where we chart the raises, grants, contracts, mergers and other funding news of tech companies across our regions. Have a tip? Email us at [email protected]. Two Philly-area companies continue to raise money to support their AI-enabled platforms, but one founder says it’s been difficult getting support from his home region.
Tesla protest organizer says DOGE’s data grab enables Trump admin’s deportations

5 days ago | technical.ly | Sameer Rao

The firehose of punitive actions the current presidential administration and its private sector supporters have taken since January — against immigrants, universities, federal employees, other countries and more targets — would be impossible without technical systems. Last Monday, less than a week before US Sen.
Philadelphia startup investment dips, VCs lose 2025 optimism

5 days ago | technical.ly | Sarah Huffman

Macroeconomic conditions are causing investors to be more cautious and requiring companies to prepare themselves.
Filadelfia tiene grandes planes para sus pequeños negocios. Aquí te contamos cómo destacar el tuyo.

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.
Philly has big dreams for its small businesses. Here’s how you can spotlight your own.

1 week ago | technical.ly | Danya Henninger
Meet the founder who wants to solve the plastic waste problem so well, her company goes out of business

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.
How do H-1B visas work? Here’s everything you need to know

1 week ago | technical.ly | Kaela Roeder

The H-1B visa system is highly competitive and flawed, relying on a lottery that leaves many skilled foreign workers without options, despite high demand. Cap-exempt pathways like the Build Fellowship offer a legal alternative by allowing foreign professionals to teach part-time at nonprofits or universities while working elsewhere.