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Technical.ly
4 days ago
- Business
- Technical.ly
United Effects Ventures (UEV)
United Effects Ventures (UEV) is a Philly-based startup studio built by B2B technology founders, for B2B technology founders. We invest at inception – when risk is highest and support matters most – bringing real-world experience, hands-on help, and early capital to help startups start faster and go further.
Axios
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
How Trump's arts funding cuts are impacting Pennsylvania
More than 90% of Pennsylvania's art and cultural institutions expect to be impacted by the Trump administration's cuts to arts funding, per a new PA Humanities' CultureCheck report. Why it matters: It's another hit to the performing arts sector — which is recovering from the pandemic and trying to lure audiences back in. The big picture: Of the more than 400 organizations surveyed, 62% said the funding cuts could force them to postpone or cancel programming, per the report. About half of those organizations said their attendance levels hadn't returned to pre-pandemic levels. Zoom in: Many Philly organizations have scrambled to fill budget holes after learning their funding was rescinded from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), which advocates warn could face more cuts. Philly-based PA Humanities, which supports arts, culture and civic engagement, had its operating grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) terminated this year — a move that cut off 60% of the org's annual budget, Axios Pittsburgh's Chrissy Suttles reports. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has said the funding cuts are part of a broader effort to reduce what it considers wasteful government spending. By the numbers: Pennsylvania has received more than $123 million in federal arts funding since 2020 — critical dollars since the state's per-capita spending (91 cents) is significantly less than neighboring states like New Jersey ($4.45), New York ($4.45) and Maryland ($5.63). Between the lines: The organizations in Pennsylvania's arts and culture sector aren't just sources of entertainment. Last year, 43% of organizations surveyed said they offered some type of mental-health-related programming, up from 29% in 2023. What they're saying: The cuts could "erase years of hard-won progress," Patricia Wilson Aden, president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, tells Axios.
Technical.ly
15-07-2025
- Business
- Technical.ly
What Philly can gain from a closer look at Chicago's tech growth
I can't tell if it's confirmation bias or the algorithms at work, but lately I've been seeing a ton of Philly friends post pics from Chicago. That's unusual. Chicago and Philadelphia have a kind of weird relationship. They show up in the same breath as examples of 'other big US cities,' but have never really had a deep kinship or persistent rivalry. It feels kind of like siblings that don't speak, or influencers at a brand event trying to avoid one another in their shots. But maybe that's changing. My Philly artist friend was in Chicago to create a new installation. My Philly chef friend was there to host a collab dinner with a local restaurant. These cross-metro connections are multiplying, at least in my world. Truth is these two American metros have a lot in common, and a lot to learn from one another. Figuring out how they can better share wins is why I'm visiting this fall. I'll be in Chicago because of GPLEX, the long-running Philly-based leadership conference, which in September brings a couple hundred mid-Atlantic leaders to the Midwest. (Applications to join are open through July 21; financial assistance is available.) One of the themes of the conference is public perception, and how to turn it into a driving factor for regional economic growth — instead of the opposite. Anyone involved in thinking about either city's future knows that's an uphill battle. In the late 1800s, Chicago and Philadelphia were trying to outdo one another by hosting the best world's fair or gaining enough population to be known as America's ' second city.' But modern similarities include surges in gun violence, persistent racial wealth gaps and disinvestment/gentrification in formerly redlined neighborhoods. Yet each has made strides in these and other areas. And each has a booming tech economy. But if you don't live or work in either place, you might not know it. That's where public perception — and journalism and storytelling in general — come in. 'Stories about places aren't just passive reflections, they're active drivers of economic and social decisions,' my colleague Chris Wink recently noted, citing new research out of Germany. Philadelphia just earned its highest-ever spot on the Startup Genome global rankings. Led by biotech, medtech and a maturing founder base, the Philly region is now considered the world's 13th best place to launch a startup. Chicago, meanwhile, has a more established scene. It's home to 1871, one of the top startup incubators globally. Google is working to build a sustainable office campus downtown. A growing quantum cluster is taking root. And civic organizations like P33 — led by serial entrepreneur Chris Gladwin, who'll speak GPLEX — are pushing hard on inclusive growth, combining frontier tech with workforce programs in historically disinvested neighborhoods. Yet Chicago's calculated ' ecosystem value ' is $55 billion compared to the Philly region's $76 billion. It clocks in at No. 16 in the Startup Genome rankings this year, three spots below Philadelphia. It's not like things are dragging. Projects on Chicago's West and South Sides are especially worth watching. GPLEX will take Philly leaders on a tour of The Hatchery, a food entrepreneurship hub built with community financing that's pledging to create hundreds of jobs. We'll also visit The Polsky Center, which operates the Inclusive Innovation Fund to give local founders commercialization support and free coworking. So why doesn't Chicago get more cred? Back to the public perception thing. Civic leaders in Chicago are trying to shift the narrative by aligning their messaging across tourism, tech and government. It's the kind of cross-sector storytelling Philadelphia has been working on. Enter GPLEX. This year brings the 20th anniversary of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia's escapades to other cities, which are useful for gaining knowledge of what else is out there, but also for connecting with engaged people back home. The conference goes down Sept. 25-28. The investment in time and funds isn't trivial, but if you're interested in being part of this changemaking crew, the commitment could be worth your while. Stay tuned for my turn to be that Philly friend making people curious with all my Chicago pics.
Axios
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
"Always Sunny in Philadelphia" premieres tonight
The new season of " It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" premieres tonight at 9pm on FX. Why it matters: The Philly-based show, entering its 17th season, is the longest-running live-action sitcom on TV.
Technical.ly
01-07-2025
- Business
- Technical.ly
This Week in Jobs: Halfway there — start your Q3 with these 23 tech career opportunities
Today isn't just another Tuesday — July 1 is the official start of Q3, the midpoint of the year. In the words of the great Bon Jovi, 'We're halfway there, living on a prayer.' Whether you crushed your goals in the first half or fell off somewhere around February, now's the time to reset for the second half. In business, Q3 is where the pressure picks up. Budgets tighten, performance reviews loom, and big bets start to pay off. For jobseekers, it's a good time to pause and take stock. This week, when you apply for a coveted job, give yourself a halftime pep talk. The first half of the year may not have worked out the way you hoped, but there's still plenty of time for success. Then into the holiday weekend ready to relax and forget about the job search for a few days. We'll be here next week to get you back in gear. The News Philly's startup scene is surging — here are 16 rising companies to keep an eye on. Amazon plans to spend $20 billion to build two data centers in Pennsylvania — but many key details are still unknown, like the centers' full impact on electricity supply and prices and the amount of tax revenue the state will forfeit to Amazon. Pittsburgh's Sensible Photonics has $1 million in Department of Energy Funding for its tech that can shorten blackouts. With the end of a three-year contract between the Philadelphia Robotics Coalition (PRC) and the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) last summer, the Philly youth robotics community is struggling to find funds to keep competing. This Maryland-based entrepreneur is a real doll: Meet Summer, American Girl's Doll of the Year. New Jersey's Transportation Needs Index is helping communities and decision-makers see more clearly where investments and partnerships might make the biggest impact — a model that could be replicated in other states and regions. Partner Spotlight 'Technology at Susquehanna moves at the dynamic pace of the market, adapting to our environment and changing our patterns based on whether we're working on tactical or larger system development,' says trading systems manager Jay. 'Quants, traders and technologists work consistently in partnership with each other. Technologists work side-by-side with quants and traders to understand the problems we're tackling so we can build reliable platforms and innovative strategies that allow us to capture trading opportunities.' The Jobs Greater Philly Databricks is seeking a Lead Specialist Solutions Architect. Universal Music Group is looking for a Philly-based Senior Full-Stack Engineer. CubeSmart is hiring a Database Engineer and a Technical SEO Analyst. Vanguard has an open listing for a Public Relations Consultant, Senior Specialist. Capital One in Wilmington needs a Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack). DC + Baltimore Adobe is looking for a Technology Consultant. Freddie Mac in McLean is seeking a Senior Tech Lead. Kite Pharma in Frederick has a listing for a Senior IT Engineering Specialist. in McLean needs an IT Support Lead. Warner Bros. Discovery in Silver Spring is seeking a Project Engineer. Pittsburgh The End Not where you thought you'd be by now? That's okay. Every great story has a plot twist in the middle.
