Although the Sixers are out, the Phillies are down and the humidity is up, we hope everyone has a Happy last Monday in May!
June starts Friday and with it comes a whole host of hackathons to keep you busy this weekend.
This week: hear technology panel broadcast live, hack apps for health or social good — not that they are mutually exclusive.
WURD Technology Panel: Hear a panel of local technology leaders record a live broadcast on technology, business and the digital divide for WURD, which says it is the only black owned radio station in the state of Pennsylvania. Wednesday, 8:30am-11:00am. 1341 N. Delaware Avenue Suite 300, Fishtown. Free.
Philadelphia Startup Weekend Health: Health professionals and hackers will come together for a 54-hour frenzy of idea pitching and app development to address the challenges facing the healthcare industry. Friday 6:00pm-Sunday 9:00pm. 417 N. 8th Street, Venturef0rth, Callowhill. $20-$90. RSVP.
Random Hacks of Kindness: Spend the weekend with a crew of developers and policy types hacking apps that address major national and global challenges, including disaster relief and climate change. Saturday, 8:00am-Sunday, 6:00pm. Drexel University, University City. Free. RSVP.
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