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Bentley Systems buys 2 software companies [Philadelphia Business Journal] — Bentley “has bought an English software company and an Australian software company for sums it did not disclose.”
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NextFab Studios Giveaway: Win Some Handmade Speakers From Jesse Gerard [Geekadelphia]
The State of OpenData in Philly [Open Knowledge Foundation Blog] — Written by Voxeo Labs hacker Mark Headd
Pass Me Another One of Those Hive76s [Hive 76 blog] — The hacker space stars as an energy drink in a computer wallpaper
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Photo gallery: Pics from the 2026 Builders Conference

The 2026 Technical.ly Builders Conference was a big success, with more than 350 people from 30+ states coming through the doors of CYTO PHL in Philadelphia. Our reporters wrote real-time recaps of each session, and we have a searchable table of all of them here. We also have lots of…

by Danya Henninger May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

Exyn Technologies goes public with a robot that maps where humans can’t

The South Philadelphia company sends robots into mines and other hard-to-reach spaces. Its IPO is also a window into a growing regional robotics scene.

by Holly Quinn May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

A no-cost training program in New Kensington is building a shorter path to advanced manufacturing work

Westmoreland County Community College’s certificate program pairs entry-level composites skills and a rare industry credential. Apply by June 1.

by Sam Markowitz May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Philly Tech Week’s packed calendar brought new energy to the local tech scene

Founders, students, investors and organizers gathered for panels, meetups and more, signaling fresh momentum across Philadelphia’s innovation community, organizers say.

by Sarah Huffman May 15, 2026May 14, 2026

AI and data centers should pay for Americans’ education, says US Senate candidate from Virginia

Former reality TV star and McLean native Mark Moran says the federal government should tax AI infrastructure based on revenue, not profit, to fund free college and subsidize basic needs.

by Kaela Roeder May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Delaware’s famous Ladybug Music Festival expands into Women’s Week

Delaware Moves: Wilmington corridor investment, grant winners, leadership changes and a steadier hiring market.

by Holly Quinn May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

PA startups gain a new $15M statewide entry point for capital, contracts and accelerator support

Plus, Gecko Robotics’ founders announce a new venture fund, a $1.9 million Pittsburgh economic development gift and other money moves.

by Alice Crow May 14, 2026May 13, 2026

Vetigenics nears pivotal trials for pet cancer drug while building toward commercialization

The startup has raised $10 million for antibody therapies for dogs and cats, but its CEO says animal health fundraising takes more investor education in a costly biotech field.

by Sarah Huffman May 14, 2026May 15, 2026

Calling all Philadelphia small business owners: Share your story to help Grow Philly

Technical.ly and the Philadelphia Department of Commerce are highlighting entrepreneurs across the city. Fill out a brief survey for a chance to be featured.

by Sam Markowitz May 14, 2026May 13, 2026

Peptilogics aims to change how joint replacements are treated

Startup profile: Peptilogics Joint replacements improve quality of life for about a million Americans each year. But when those prosthetic joints become infected, the standard treatment is brutal: surgery to remove the implant, weeks or months of antibiotics, then another surgery to put new hardware in. Jonathan Steckbeck, founder of…

by Holly Quinn May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Data center recycling company expands to Northern Virginia

Plus, DC’s CaryHealth is acquired for its pharma assistance tech, a health equity org launched a lupus clinical trial database for DMV residents and more power moves.

by Kaela Roeder May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Waymo sits out Philadelphia City Council hearing as officials weigh self-driving car oversight

The company submitted written testimony, but wasn’t there to answer questions from officials, residents and rideshare drivers about AV safety, labor impacts and oversight.

by Sarah Huffman May 12, 2026May 12, 2026