Technology
No More Traffic Deaths
Six years ago, the City pledged to eliminate pedestrian and cyclist deaths. Instead, they’ve gone up. Can we take a lesson from … Hoboken?
By J.P. Romney
“The cutting edge of financial innovation”
Drexel’s Metro Finance head talks with impact investor Jonathan Tower on using private funds to hypercharge public investment in communities that need it most
By Bruce Katz
Are Cities Ready for a Manufacturing Renaissance?
As a new industrial transition hits the U.S., Drexel’s Metro Finance head lays out how Philly and other cities can capitalize on the boom
By Bruce Katz, Milena Dovali, Avanti Krovi and Victoria Orozco
Jalon Alexander Thinks Tech Can Save Philly
The City Council at-large candidate’s vision includes better school funding, growing tech jobs … and Drone Force Philly
By Christina Griffith
KIDAS
A local software company alerts parents to potential cyberbullying while their children are playing video games like Roblox and Fortnite
By Johann Calhoun
Bucks County vs. Big Tech
Studies show TikTok and other social media apps cause mental harm to teens and pose a danger to the rest of us. Can action by a group of local officials curb their influence?
By Andy Bloom
The Local Company That Doesn’t Care About Your Search
Is it porn? Is it sports? Why is DuckDuckGo, the upstart challenger to Google, targeting bros?
By Jessica Blatt Press
How To Fund Your Startup
The federal government is providing more capital to startups than ever before: here’s how Philly entrepreneurs can take advantage
By Heath Naquin
Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All-Star #14: Harold Delaney
By Michael Eric Dyson
Trashmitter
A former Philadelphia firefighter has created an app that’s Uber for trash disposal to help landlords and small businesses keep the city clean. Now he’s ready to grow it big
By Nick Russo