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Where To: Buy Crypto at ATMs in Philadelphia

June 25, 2022 Jordan C Kligman 0

With rising popularity in crypto, Bitcoin ATMs are emerging throughout Philadelphia as a simple and safe way to purchase Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for those who may not be as tech savvy. [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

West Philadelphia: One Photographer Turning Philadelphia’s Built Environment into Digital Delicacies

June 23, 2022 Jordan C Kligman 0

Chris Hytha, a recent graduate of Drexel University, has started selling his photography as NFT’s. Hytha’s original collection, Rowhomes, has surpassed over 300 ETH (Ethereum) of volume sold on OpenSea. [continue reading…]

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COVID-19: Seniors Are Plugging Into And Turning On Technology Now More Than Ever

April 1, 2022 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how older adults view technology from a means of entertainment to a way of living. [continue reading…]

Health

Mental Health: For People Experiencing Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues, Social Media Can Either Help or Harm

June 7, 2021 Leanne R Spiegle 1

Social media can connect people and communities from all around the world. But online social platforms can also be competitive places where unrealistic standards of beauty are praised and diet culture runs rampant. [continue reading…]

Business

Port Richmond: Local Woman Created Mobile Site To Troubleshoot Body-Image Issues Through Social Media

October 19, 2018 Christopher Malo 0

Lauren Hallden from Port Richmond is using a website she created to connect with users in a unique way. Problem Bodies is a site that randomly generates things that are “wrong” with how you look. [continue reading…]

Social Issues

Nonprofits: Five Women Making A Difference Through Leadership

February 19, 2018 Roberts Jennifer 2

Being a female leader in the nonprofit sector is difficult, just like it is in many fields. According to a report by the human resources firm Nonprofit HR, women are underrepresented in nonprofit leadership positions, [continue reading…]

Technology

Technology: City’s Pitch to Amazon Could Ignite Other Interest, Leaders Say

December 21, 2017 Emerson Max 0

Now the city waits. The bid to land Amazon’s second headquarters has been made, and local tech industry experts believe even if the Seattle-based corporate giant goes elsewhere, it’s been a good experience for city [continue reading…]

Technology

South Philadelphia: Morgan Berman Embracing Good Work at MilkCrate

November 7, 2017 Marco Cerino 0

Soft music filled the office of MilkCrate in South Philadelphia. Morgan Berman, the company’s founder and leader, oversaw her team busy at work to help companies and organizations follow the words of Gandhi and “be [continue reading…]

Southwest Philadelphia

Technology: New Grant Helps Job Seekers in Southwest Philadelphia

November 6, 2017 Marco Cerino 0

As more job applications migrate to websites, under-served communities struggle to connect with opportunities.  At the Southwest Community Development Corporation and the Paschalville Library branch, new computers purchased with grant money offer applicants a chance to find work [continue reading…]

Business

Point Breeze: Meet Alex Kanderson; the Brains and the Brawn Behind Philadelphia Tech Repair

October 30, 2017 Daniel Fitzpatrick 0

Just west of Broad Street on Dickinson Street is Philadelphia Tech Repair. Alex Kanderson–the store’s owner, manager and lone employee–sits inside the small shop. As the small chalk board outside 1411 Dickinson St. states, he fixes [continue reading…]

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