Technology
Disaster Optimism
Covid-19 is a catastrophe. Here, six ways to turn it into an opportunity for Philadelphia
By Diana LindPoverty Navigator
Benefits Data Trust wades through the confusing rules governing welfare programs and links those in poverty with benefits. They’re needed now more than ever.
By Andy MetzgerModeling The Pandemic
Penn Medicine and Code for Philly have developed a tool that predicts local hospital surges due to Covid-19. Its ultimate accuracy depends on you
By Andy MetzgerPodcasts to Get Us Through
Some of Philly’s most revered podcasters share the podcasts they’re listening to
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffShielding those in harm’s way
Four Penn alums put their startups on hold to 3D-print face shields for Covid-19 frontline workers in Philly, and beyond
By Jessica Blatt PressPhilly Biotech Is On It
Will Center City’s Biomeme, and other local medical research facilities, be part of the national solution to the coronavirus?
By Andy MetzgerMap the Vote
At least 40,000 eligible Philadelphians are not even registered to vote. You can help change that with a new app
By Katherine RapinHow Yasmine Mustafa Got Her Groove Back
The local entrepreneur has found a niche that’s poised to change lives and—finally—turn a profit
By Jessica Blatt PressLegalLine P.M.
The Bar Association’s free legal advice hotline is held every third Wednesday of the month. Because everyone needs a lawyer at some point
By Michael ButlerIs the fix for our trash woes…tech?
The City issued its first, tentative, call for smart tech solutions under its Smart City Road Map. Will Philly be as bold as other cities?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy