Sarah Huffman is a Technical.ly reporter covering the Philly tech and entrepreneurship, with a focus on access and equity. She joined the newsroom in June 2022 by way of the Report for America program.
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Jun. 30, 2022 4:14 pm
Why 6 Philly teens tried their hand at entrepreneurship through the pandemic
FirstHand students said their reasons for launching their own ventures ranged from wanting to stay busy to spiting naysayers: "'Oh, you’re a business owner at your age?' Like, yes."
Jun. 30, 2022 12:20 pm
This startup uses VR to bring kids back to reality
Philly-founded Virgils created a virtual reality platform to help youth connect with each other and develop healthier internet habits while meeting them where they're at.
Jun. 23, 2022 2:12 pm
This Philly nonprofit is giving out 100 Google scholarships
Philadelphia Women's Network Connection is facilitating funding for Grow with Google certificate courses such as IT support, data analytics, project management, UX design and android development.
Jun. 22, 2022 10:00 am
How I Got Here: This Google designer wrote a how-to book about UX drawing
Kent Eisenhuth's design background and lifelong affinity for art informed his belief that anyone can draw, especially to contribute to a product or service development process.
Jun. 16, 2022 3:37 pm
How to celebrate Juneteenth 2022 in Philly, from events to company recognition
Here's some advice for employers, plus digitally friendly happenings this weekend.
Jun. 15, 2022 5:27 pm
Check out Smith Playground’s new 1Philadelphia mural
The collab between Coded by Kids and Mural Arts points to a more equitable future for young technologists and entrepreneurs.
Jun. 8, 2022 12:32 pm
This microprocessor chip shaped computer history right from the Philly ‘burbs
The region's Compuseum crew honor MOS Technology and its 6502 chip, which they say revolutionized personal computing.
May 19, 2022 4:45 pm
Temple’s new Digital Equity Center brings boosted computer access to surrounding neighborhoods
In the former Norris Homes Community Center, find devices, workshops, education and local groups working toward a goal of broader digital equity in Philadelphia.