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Philadelphia Delivery Platform to Make East Coast Tour, Supporting Black-Owned Restaurants
Black and Mobile, the Philadelphia-headquartered food delivery startup, is set to make an East Coast tour with the mission of supporting Black-owned restaurants throughout the…
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Philadelphia Company Creates Custom Bears to Comfort Patients Facing Emotional Struggles
Moved by his personal experiences, lifelong Philadelphia native Eric Wyatt founded Burden the Bear to remind those facing grief, illness, or isolation that they are…
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Drexel, Penn Partner with Waste Management Startup Rego to Reduce Move-Out Trash
Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania have partnered with waste management startup Rego to reduce move-out trash while contributing to the community, writes Sarah…
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New Tool from Circular Philadelphia Maps Donation and Recycling Sites Across City
Circular Philadelphia has launched an interactive new tool to help users find donation and recycling sites throughout the city, that is being funded by a…
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Sahay AI Founder Inspired by Deadly Train Crashes to Develop Rail Safety Technology
Tejas Agarwal, founder of the Philadelphia startup Sahay AI, was moved by two deadly train crashes in 2023 to develop technology aimed at preventing future…
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Philadelphia’s Lula Commerce Helps Mom-and-Pop Stores Build Online and Delivery Presence
Philadelphia-based Lula Commerce offers a platform that helps small retailers provide online shopping and delivery through popular apps such as DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub, writes…
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Let’s Rallie App by Media Native Robbie Verna Brings Folks Together
A phone app developed by Media Borough native Robbie Verna and his mom, Wendy, generates a sense of community for users by finding ways to…
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Little-Known Grant Program in Philadelphia Fueling Small Business Growth
Philadelphia’s Business Lending Network Incentive Grant Program is helping fuel small business growth across the city, although few people know it exists, writes Sarah Huffman…
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Despite Federal Turmoil and Investor Pressure, Startup Founders Stay Committed to Philadelphia
Despite federal funding cuts and policy changes threatening startup financing, Philadelphia founders continue to grow their companies locally, even as investors pressure them to relocate,…
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Lunatrain Wants to Add to Long-Distance Rail Travel Options in Philadelphia
Lunatrain, the Conshohocken-based startup, aims to expand long-distance travel options in the Philadelphia region and beyond with overnight rail service, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly.…
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Philadelphia’s Digital Navigators Empower Residents with Essential Tech Skills
The City of Philadelphia launched its digital navigator program to connect residents with community groups to overcome technology challenges and access digital resources, including affordable…
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NextFab To Close Its South Philadelphia Location At the End of the Year
NextFab has announced plans to close its South Philadelphia location and consolidate resources into its North Philadelphia location by the end of the year, writes…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Top 25 Best Cities in the World to Launch a Startup
Philadelphia is among the world’s top 25 cities for its startup ecosystem, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The ranking comes from the annual Global Startup…
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Hopeworks Receives $1 Million Donation To Give More Students Tech Opportunities, Expand Kensington Space
Hopeworks, the tech workforce development organization, has received a $1 million donation to expand its pool of fresh tech talent, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly.…
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New Map Showcases Philadelphia Region’s Rich Computer History
The Compuseum, a nonprofit focused on computer history and education, is working on a map that will showcase the Philadelphia region’s impressively rich computer history,…
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See Which Startups Are the Most Promising Early-stage Tech Companies in Philadelphia
Despite being a slower year for venture capital deals and an uptick in layoffs in Philadelphia, a number of young startups have made their mark,…
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Burro, A Philly-based Robotics Startup, Raises $24 Million in Funding
As Philadelphia’s small robotics presence continues to grow, one of its current inclusions — Burro — recently raised $24 million, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. …
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Once Homeless, Arlan Hamilton Launched VC Firm and Visits Philly To Promote New Book She Authored About Her Journey, Advice on Success
Arlan Hamilton was able to find success when she was at her lowest. She was homeless when she launched Backstage Capital in 2015, a VC…













































