Technology
A World Without Tumors?
The latest company co-founded by cancer curer Carl June is oozing with ambition, deep pockets, and proven names in biotech. And it’s staying here
By Malcolm Burnley
Can Pennsylvania Lead the AI Revolution?
The head of Drexel’s Metro Finance Lab says the Commonwealth has a huge opportunity to lead in this century’s railroad era. But will PA seize the moment?
By Joanna Doven and Bruce Katz
Philadelphia, on the Precipice of a Medtech Moment?
The head of a startup support organization urges a city and regional coalition to grow one of our area’s innovation sectors
By Tiffany Wilson
How SEPTA Can Get a Win With AI
With cuts to SEPTA on the horizon, keeping buses running on time is more important than ever. AI-powered bus lane cameras can help with that — if, a Drexel AI expert notes, they are used carefully
By Murugan Anandarajan
AI Data Centers Haven’t Got a Friend in PA
Why do so many Pennsylvanians oppose Amazon (and other tech giants) building “innovation campuses” in their counties?
By Ethan Dodd
Amelia Zellander
Millions of people worldwide are awaiting cornea transplants. A University City founder and bioengineer aims to help them see again
By Kate Krauss
Transform a Curb; Change a City
But not just curbs. Cities also need updated org charts; all manner of transformation managers; CFOs and COOs, and, importantly: public pissoirs
By Diana Lind
How to Get Rid of All Your Stuff
Two local nonprofits launched resourcePhilly, a “zero waste” search engine to help people donate or recycle their trash … just when we’re all thinking about what we throw away.
By Courtney DuChene
Science Matters
A scientist-in-training helped coordinate a letter-writing campaign to protect federal science funding. Here’s what the Philly-born scientist says is at stake for the town she loves
By Isako Di Tomassi
Why Can’t Philly Be More Like … Hong Kong?
A recent visit to the global center for commerce showed a visitor how public transit, electric cars and clean streets are all part of an abundance mindset Philadelphians deserve
By Nicolas Esposito