Oct. 26, 2021 12:19 pm
Adult learners need digital literacy, too
By combining traditional literacy and digital literacy education, this partnership between Comcast and Beyond Literacy wants to ensure that adult learners of all backgrounds have the tools needed to succeed.
Oct. 20, 2021 10:16 am
Health equity 101: What local experts say about healthcare disparities and how tech can bridge the gaps
For Black, brown, immigrant and low-income communities, access to technology can mean better health outcomes.
Oct. 4, 2021 1:18 pm
Culture Builder: Should I increase current employee salaries?
Yes. Here’s what’s happening in the labor market now.
Sep. 30, 2021 3:36 pm
3 Philly nonprofits are getting money to help boost the digital literacy skills of the people they serve
The organizations receiving a combined $50,000 in AT&T grants serve kids, low-income people, immigrants and those navigating the healthcare system.
Sep. 9, 2021 8:56 am
Who makes $200K?
Tech has made many richer. Through a Technical.ly data analysis and the start of an ongoing series, we look at what it means that at the same time, in many American cities, racial income inequality is worsening.
Aug. 13, 2021 10:53 am
5 #MeToo takeaways from Andrew Cuomo and Activision Blizzard sex harassment scandals
These two recent high-profile examples illustrate not only the power of the legal reforms that have been put in place, but how much employee culture has changed since 2017, when the #MeToo movement first started to get headlines.
Aug. 3, 2021 10:51 am
Well City Challenge winner Hey Auntie! is a place where Black women can connect
Founder Nicole Kenney is building the platform to be a safe, authentic, culturally sensitive place for relationships and resources “with wiser and more seasoned women.”
Jul. 6, 2021 1:28 pm
Here are 5 ways the City of Philadelphia can better support broadband access for its residents
When it comes to digital access, there’s still work to be done to get everyone on a level playing field.
Jun. 1, 2021 10:53 am
Residents will explore ‘Places of Power’ in Norris Square
What if 360 camera technology, augmented and virtual reality — which were developed for commercial use — could be a platform for community storytelling? That's what filmmaker Anula Shetty and members of Norris Square's community gardens are documenting.
May 20, 2021 9:58 am
This new tool will help Philly-area bikers find routes with less traffic
Web designer Corey Acri partnered with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission to produce Ruti, which is described as mimicking "the friendly bike route advice of an experienced bike riding friend."