Founded in 2009, Technical.ly is a multi-local news organization with national reach and a community of 150k+ technologists and entrepreneurs invested in where they live. With a staff of full-time journalists, we report on entrepreneurship, civic tech, AI and jobs of the future, with a focus on innovation and economic development in emerging tech hubs around the US.
Our vision: We believe innovation should come from anyone anywhere — to ensure all communities thrive.
We help innovative professionals — and those who aspire to join them — navigate their careers, connecting and challenging them with stories about entrepreneurship, jobs of the future, civic tech, economic mobility and economies in change.
Local economic development organizations financially underwrite our reporting to ensure their regions become better known for accessible innovation economies. In addition, service providers and tech employers advertise with sponsored content, newsletter marketing and events.
Christopher Wink is a journalist and entrepreneur. He is the Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer of Technical.ly, the news organization that serves a community of technologists and entrepreneurs. In that capacity, he is a co-organizer of Philly Tech Week, cofounder of Baltimore Innovation Week and other events that bring smart people together. He has been honored as among the country’s 100 most innovative media leaders, as a community advocate and for his commitment in diversity. He writes Technical.ly’s weekly Builders newsletter on national trends in ecosystem building and place-based economic development. He frequently speaks and writes about innovation economies, tech workforces and local journalism. Previously, Wink worked for a homeless advocacy nonprofit and was a freelance reporter for a variety of publications. The bicycle commuter loves whiskey, believes in community and squabbles about neighborhood boundaries. More by Christopher Wink
Aileen Connolly McNulty brings over a decade of experience of building impactful partner relationships and driving business development in the media space. As Director of Client Services, her focus is to create impactful and meaningful connections between Technical.ly’s clients and the community that TM has built over the past fifteen years. A Delco native, Pitt Panther and current South Philly resident, she appreciates the variety of pizza and pasta options at her doorstep and considers herself a carb connoisseur. More by Aileen Connolly McNulty
Danya Henninger is a Philadelphia-based journalist who believes local news is essential for thriving communities, and that its format will continue to evolve. As editorial director at Technical.ly, she leads a multi-local newsroom covering entrepreneurship, AI, civic tech and jobs of the future in cities and regions across the US. Previously, she led editorial and revenue at Philly news startup Billy Penn, was a food and beer writer, and cofounded a pioneering digital-first photo-video firm. More by Danya Henninger
McKenzie Morgan is the product manager for Technically Media. A Philly native and recent graduate from Temple University, McKenzie has previously worked as a data journalist for DataDesk as well as an editor for two of Temple’s student-run magazines, REFINE Magazine and 14th Street Magazine. When she’s not writing stories or lines of code, she’s rewatching the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy or trying to perfect her chocolate chip cookie recipe. More by McKenzie Morgan
Sam Markowitz is the Production Manager for Technical.ly. Previously, he had several years of experience in video, media and storytelling. He is an alum of NYU and the NBC Page Program. When not working, you can find Sam cooking delicious vegan food, making terrible puns, and attending concerts. He owns an appropriate number of cats. More by Sam Markowitz
Katie Malone edits for Technical.ly’s Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Maryland markets, and oversees national coverage and commentary. She joined the team in April 2024 with tech journalism experience at Engadget, Business Insider, Industry Dive and other publications. Based in Philly, Katie spends her free time baking excessively. More by Katie Malone
Holly Quinn is Technical.ly’s reporter-at-large and Delaware reporter. Settled in on Wilmington’s West Side, this AIHS grad attended Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, back when it was located on an old estate in Elkins Park (not to date herself or anything). She started writing for a living at Wilmington’s long-defunct music paper, Big Shout magazine, and spent years as a freelancer before joining the Technical.ly team in 2017. More by Holly Quinn
Sarah Huffman is a Technical.ly reporter covering Philly tech and entrepreneurship, with a focus on access and equity. She joined the newsroom through the Report for America program and is a 2022-2023 corps member. She graduated from Fordham University in 2021 with degrees in journalism and communications. She was previously an editor at the student newspaper, The Fordham Ram and a freelancer at the Norwood News in the Bronx. Sarah is a secret theater kid and a not-so-secret Swiftie. She is originally from NJ and her favorite things to do when visiting home are getting bagels and taking her dog on long walks through the woods. More by Sarah Huffman
Kaela Roeder is the lead DC and Virginia reporter at Technical.ly. She’s an award-winning journalist, previously working as a freelance reporter. She was formerly the deputy editor at Street Sense Media, a local newspaper covering homelessness and housing in DC. She’s written for publications including Washington City Paper, DCist/WAMU and the Washington Blade. She holds a B.A. in journalism and anthropology from American University and was a Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellow. More by Kaela Roeder
Alice Crow is the lead Pittsburgh reporter for Technical.ly. She joined the newsroom in September 2024 after working as a reporter for the Waco Tribune-Herald, where she covered city government, health and education. She has also contributed to Pittsburgh City Paper and Gazette 2.0. A Pittsburgh native and Chatham University graduate, Alice was an award-winning student journalist and served as editor in chief of Chatham’s student-run media outlet. More by Alice Crow
Maria Eberhart is a reporter for Technical.ly, where she covers Maryland’s rural-urban digital divide among other tech and entrepreneurship topics. She joined Technical.ly in 2025 as a corps member in the Report for America program. Before joining the newsroom, Eberhart worked as an editorial assistant at Pitchfork, handling administrative responsibilities while also pitching album reviews. She also previously interned at the Baltimore Sun, where she covered breaking news and wrote feature stories about Charm City’s art scene. Eberhart graduated from the University of Southern California in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. More by Maria Eberhart
Na’Tosha Wyles is the Operations Manager for Technical.ly. Previously, she had several years of experience in public relations, customer service, video production and media.She is an alum of Rider University, originally from New Jersey but resides in Philadelphia. When not working, Na’Tosha does standup and sketch comedy in different cities. More by Na’Tosha Wyles
