Semiquincentennial Archives - Technical.ly

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Civic Tech, Policy & Government National Philly

Enter the lottery to play the world’s largest video game

Written by Christopher Wink April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

A group of people pose in front of a large FIFA Philadelphia 2026 sign and countdown clock outdoors, with greenery and buildings in the background.

Civic Tech, Policy & Government Philly

Will AI reshape tourism in Philadelphia for USA 250 and the FIFA World Cup?

Written by Stephanie Humphrey March 30, 2026April 6, 2026

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Civic Tech, Policy & Government National

Local leaders love mega-events. Should they keep chasing them?

Written by Christopher Wink March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Business professionals converse and shake hands in front of a city skyline at dusk, with digital network graphics and the Liberty Bell symbolizing technology and collaboration.

Entrepreneurship & Business Philly

Philly’s enterprise tech moment is now. Here’s how we want to seize it.

Written by Bonnie Ravina March 3, 2026March 24, 2026

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Entrepreneurship & Business National

Entrepreneurship isn’t ‘pro-business,’ it’s pro-newcomer — and America 250 is the moment to say so

Written by Christopher Wink February 8, 2026February 16, 2026

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Entrepreneurship & Business Philly

Tourists are set to boost Philly’s local businesses in 2026, with the city strategizing for long-term impact

Written by Sarah Huffman January 15, 2026January 14, 2026

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Civic Tech, Policy & Government National

What exactly are Americans celebrating in 2026?

Written by Christopher Wink January 4, 2026January 3, 2026

Civic Tech, Policy & Government Philly

Philadelphia must imagine its next 250 years

Written by Christopher Wink December 14, 2025December 13, 2025

A bronze plaque titled “A Vision for Philadelphia in 2276” stands in front of a neoclassical building, with cannons and part of a museum visible in the background.

Civic News Philly

Philadelphia’s innovation community must lead the country’s 250th anniversary. Here’s how.

Written by Christopher Wink May 13, 2025May 23, 2025

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Civic News Baltimore

More blue crabs, less redlining: A vision of Baltimore 250 years in the future

Written by Sameer Rao January 15, 2025March 6, 2026

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Civic News Pittsburgh

Future Pittsburgh: Here’s what people think it’ll be like 250 years from now

Written by Alice Crow January 8, 2025March 6, 2026

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Civic News Delaware

What will Delaware look like in 250 years? Give us your take on the state’s future

Written by Holly Quinn December 12, 2024March 6, 2026