Technology & Innovation
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Newtown’s Helius Medical Technologies Officially Rebrands to Solana Company
Newtown-based Helius Medical Technologies has officially rebranded to Solana Company after launching a $500 million Solana treasury in mid-September, writes Maxwell Mutuma for Coin Central. The company signed a non-binding agreement with the Solana Foundation and aims, through these initiatives, to improve its digital asset strategy and strengthen support for the Solana blockchain ecosystem. “The…
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Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Inspiring STEM Careers
Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology (GETT) will celebrate 25 years of inspiring girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) with its annual free conference, connecting hundreds of girls with hands-on STEM experiences and industry role models, continuing a mission that began in 2001 to address the underrepresentation of women in technology fields. The…
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Comcast to Restructure Its Largest Business Unit and Reduce Headcount, Philadelphia Will See Minimal Impact
Comcast has announced it is restructuring its largest business unit while cutting a number of positions, with Philadelphia expected to see minimal impact, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The connectivity and platforms business is divided into three divisions and 13 regions, and encompasses Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky. The reorganization will retire…
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East Vincent Township Postpones Adoption of New Data Center Ordinance
East Vincent Township supervisors have decided to postpone adopting a new ordinance regarding a potential data center in Chester County, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. On Monday, township supervisors voted to cancel the public hearing that would allow them to vote on the ordinance. The hearing was scheduled for later that same…
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Maximize Your Meeting Space with a Display That Fits
Whether it’s a tiny screen that looks like a postage stamp from the most distant seat, or a too-large display that makes everyone feel like they’re sitting in the front row of a movie theater, an improperly sized video display can be the small detail that throws off your ability to effectively share presentations, teleconferencing,…
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Chester County Government Unveils Improved Website
Chester County Government has launched a refreshed design for its official website, chesco.org, featuring an improved format that makes searching easier and enhances usability on mobile devices and tablets. Serving as the digital gateway to Chester County’s 39 departments, courts, and court-related services, the refreshed website serves as a vital resource in connecting residents with…
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Philadelphia Experiencing Tech Renaissance, Leveraging Local Talent and Global Vision
Philadelphia is experiencing a tech renaissance, becoming a hub increasingly recognized worldwide for its innovation and local talent, writes Grace Francisco for Technical.ly. The city has a $76 billion ecosystem value, well above the global average, and recorded $3.3 billion in VC funding in 2024, up 37.5 percent year over year. Philadelphia also ranks No.…
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Local Business Owners Connect with the Future of A/V
Delaware Valley businesses got a look down the fairway of audiovisual technology recently at the HavaTech Showcase presented by Haverford Systems at Topgolf in King of Prussia. The late-August event featured a wide variety of vendors in the A/V space who were there to share their future-ready products, technology, and services with dozens of IT…
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Conshohocken’s ActiveProtective Launches Tango Belt, Eyes Nationwide Expansion
Conshohocken-based ActiveProtective has launched the Tango Belt, a fall prevention device that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to ActiveProtective CEO Wamis Singhatat, the company opted to distribute the product directly as a licensed and accredited durable medical equipment distributor. “We will be…
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Metro Esports Brings STEM, Teamwork to West Chester YMCA with New Gaming Lounges
Metro Esports is bringing local gaming lounges to YMCAs around Greater Philadelphia and recently launched a new space at the Oscar Lasko YMCA in West Chester, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. The partnership aims to show kids are video games can be beneficial for youth. “Our focus is on how to improve teamplay, how to…
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TikTok Trial Puts Bala Cynwyd’s Susquehanna International Group in the Spotlight
A high-stakes trial is underway in Norristown that could impact billions tied to TikTok, and Susquehanna International Group is at the center of it, writes Jesse Bunch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Two former contractors are suing the Bala Cynwyd investment firm. They aledge that they were cut out of profits after helping to identify the…
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UPenn Bets on AI Future with Betty Supercomputer in Collegeville
The University of Pennsylvania joined the AI arms race with Betty, a new supercomputer located in Collegeville, about 30 miles from its main campus, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Betty, a glass-walled stack of central and graphics processing units with data storage, will run AI models that generate findings after searching and…
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West Chester YMCA to Launch First Esports Lab, Bringing STEM and Cyber Safety Together
The Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in West Chester is embracing the digital age with the launch of a new esports lab, the only one currently available through the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Created in partnership with Bucks County’s Metro Esports, the lab is set to open in September.…
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Pennsylvania Named One of Top States for AI Innovation and Capacity Building
Pennsylvania ranks among the top three states for AI usage, training, and capacity building in state government, according to Code for America, writes Ryan Deto for AXIOS. “In Pennsylvania, leaders have aggressively pursued workforce capacity building through training partnerships with Carnegie Mellon and InnovateUS,” states the national nonprofit’s report. Alongside neighboring New Jersey and Delaware,…
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Lancaster County Grows Tech and Business Scene While Preserving Rural Character
Lancaster County‘s technology industry sets an example for central Pennsylvania on how to grow a bustling tech and business ecosystem while remaining true to its rural roots, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The county focuses on a growth strategy that does not revolve around bringing in many new businesses, but rather relying on what already…
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New ‘Laser Vision’ Tool from Philly Bike Action Lets Residents Flag Parking Violations
The volunteer group Philly Bike Action has recently launched Laser Vision, a digital tool that is designed to make reporting parking violations easier, writes Gabriel Donahue for WHYY. Instead of manually entering the make and model of a violating vehicle in the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s mobility access violation reporting form, users can simply take a…
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Exton-Based Enigma Networks Delivers Cyber Protection for AI-Driven Threats
Enigma Networks, a cybersecurity software developer based in Exton, provides protection against artificial intelligence-driven network threats, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The startup is an 18-month “stealth project” from Bob Moul, a veteran of several Philadelphia-area software companies, and Mark Viglione, a former cybersecurity engineer at QVC and Vartex. Enigma offers a…
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LGBTQ Owner of Valley Creek Productions Bridges Gaps in Chester County
Justin Chan, owner of Valley Creek Productions, a video production company in Coatesville, is helping bridge divides in a purple part of Chester County, writes Rebecca Logan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2022, Chan became the first openly gay individual – as well as the first of Chinese descent – to be president of…
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