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Some events unify a city, enabling even strangers to cut across lines of difference and unfamiliarity. The Key Bridge collapse did that for Baltimore. That solidarity was palpable at the start of a recent convening, held in late October by the civic impact development program The Leadership, for participants to “Reconnect” and explore leadership during […]
2024 was a pivotal year for Pittsburgh’s tech ecosystem. Marked by growing public and private investments, innovation expanded across sectors. Key advancements in space exploration, life sciences and AI-powered robotics, combined with federal funding and new initiatives, showcased the city’s growing role as a hub of innovation and economic growth. Explore the milestones that made […]
The ABC’s chair, Kim Williams, has warned Australia is being “flooded” with misinformation and disinformation, just days after the federal government abandoned a bill to force social media giants to tackle harmful content on their platforms. In an address to the National Press Club, Mr Williams said misinformation must be countered, and doing so would […]
The creator economy, a sprawling industry worth $150 billion and projected to reach $500 billion by 2030, is not just an evolution of influencer culture but a response to changing audience expectations. Authenticity is increasingly a competitive edge. The erosion of trust across American life forced creators to pivot from mere promotion to delivering value […]
The White House’s decision to remove degree requirements from major federal IT contracts isn’t just about procurement reform — it’s about economic mobility. It’s creating real economic mobility for talented people who’ve been systematically shut out of the tech industry. I’ve spent years advocating for more inclusive hiring practices, and I see this as a […]
The DMV’s tech community had a busy 2024, with the mix of highs and lows you’d typically expect from the region’s politics. Local companies scored monumental contracts with the feds, the district invested in building tech prowess and startups reported new capital. At the same time, nonprofits shut down and contracting giants got caught up […]
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 pittsburgh@technical.ly. Lately, investments in the Pittsburgh region have focused on sustainability. Government grants allocated millions of dollars to support conservation workforce development programs and technology […]
Robot dogs, startup lawsuits and bouncing back from snubs: Philly tech’s biggest stories of the year
The Philadelphia tech scene saw its fair share of controversies in 2024, but there were also several wins. Many companies faced layoffs, including delivery service Gopuff and email platform Fastmail, and major institutions shuttered, such as University of the Arts and Benefits Data Trust. The struggles, however, don’t overshadow the strong foundation of the ecosystem […]
There’s no shortage of technology and innovation in and around the nation’s capital. The DC metro region, home to more than 6 million people, is a hub for several sectors — cyber and IT dominate in the district, biotechnology and quantum are popular in the Maryland suburbs, and defense technology and data infrastructure influence the […]
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has urged rangers to intensify the crackdown on poachers and illegal miners at the Gashaka Gumti National Park in Serti, Taraba State. The minister gave the order on Wednesday while commissioning a rangers outpost in the northern sector of the park in Tungo Local Government Area of Adamawa State. […]