Paige Gross joined the Technically Media team as Philly’s lead reporter after spending two years as a breaking news and crime reporter. She’s a graduate of Temple University where she studied journalism and history, and edited the student-run newspaper, The Temple News. Paige loves anything having to do with true crime, cooking or cheesy television shows. She’s currently trying to stop drinking so much coffee, and kind of failing.
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accessNov. 25, 2020 1:39 pm
Months after funding pledges for underrepresented founders, Philly startups start to see results
Philly Startup Leaders and Comcast announced recipients of their new programs for Black founders and others who are often shut out from resources.
accessNov. 24, 2020 2:04 pm
City gov is pumping half a million dollars into diversifying Philly’s tech talent
Coded by Kids, Campus Philly, Venture for America and Technically Media will each receive funding to work on a specific part of the workforce development project.
professional developmentNov. 24, 2020 11:48 am
What does a ‘professional image’ and success look like in 2020? Check out this speaker series
The Wardrobe, the nonprofit offering services and clothing to people seeking employment or moving to independence, is hosting a free weeklong series.
growthNov. 23, 2020 2:44 pm
There’s $100K up for grabs for ideas to improve millennials’ health
Applications are open through Nov. 30 for the Well City Challenge, the Economy League and IBX's incubator and accelerator program. Bonus: You don't need any entrepreneurship experience to participate.
growthNov. 23, 2020 11:51 am
Power Moves: Philly finds a permanent commerce director and PSL loses staffer to Startup Grind
Longtime healthcare exec Michael A. Rashid will become the next Department of Commerce head, and Jaclyn Allen is leaving Philly Startup Leaders. Plus: more D&I corporate hiring, Deborah Diamond moves on and Spark Therapeutics names a new exec.
civicNov. 20, 2020 2:17 pm
I’d like to take a moment to say thanks and goodbye to the PA Treasury Twitter account folks
2020 taketh, but you giveth.
growthNov. 19, 2020 7:29 pm
Future Works Alliance PHL launches to shape and grow Philly’s workforce
The Alliance looks to inform an equitable jobs strategy and is partly looking to fill the void left by the dissolution of the Office of Workforce Development during budget cuts this summer.
growthNov. 19, 2020 3:20 pm
What would the US economy look like under a Biden administration?
President-elect Joe Biden's proposed spending is focused in areas like education, infrastructure and R&D, and households making $400,000 a year or less won't see a change in their income tax next year, according to Penn's budget model.
growthNov. 18, 2020 2:55 pm
Nerd Street Gamers is rolling out a subscription service for its gaming centers, online competitions
Nerd Street+ will offer unlimited live and digital weekly competitions, discounts on larger monthly tournaments and camps, and monthly training time at its network of esports venues across the country.
growthNov. 18, 2020 1:06 pm
No surprise: SXSW 2021 will be virtual. Vote for these Philly panels to be featured
Proposed conference sessions include improving civil discourse through tech, adapting to the pandemic and future of work, and how orgs teaching tech have remained crucial during this time.