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here’s no question DC remains inextricably tied to the federal government — in tech, real estate and research — but that isn’t always a good thing, local leaders say. Despite the ways to take advantage of the interconnectivity, at times it can hold the city back, as leaders discussed at a recent event hosted by […]
We’re thrilled to announce Anand Macherla as our first-ever Baltimore events reporter. The former Venture for America fellow and inaugural employee of UpSurge Baltimore is the latest member of our fully distributed newsroom. On this beat, he joins me and lead reporter Kaela Roeder, who this summer began covering Baltimore in addition to DC. What’s […]
The DMV region boasts a robust tech ecosystem with significant venture capital investment and robust job availability. Within the broader area, the three regions have different strengths. In the District of Columbia, there’s a focus on cybersecurity, policy-related technologies, and software development. The US government’s large presence makes for a strong B2B and B2G environment. […]
When Michael Benevento first came to Baltimore to study at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), he could never imagine how downtown Baltimore would play into his life story. More than 20 years later, with his life partner and fellow director Julianne Hamilton by his side, the co-leader of Bromo Arts District tentpole Current […]