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Technically Philly: DataPhilly Leads Presentation on Machine Learning

February 1, 2013

Have you ever wondered how computers have the ability to perform basic functions such as detecting spam in your inbox? They’re trained through machine learning. Michael Becker, a data scientist at AWeber Communications, Inc. and

Sustainability

University City: The Dirt Factory Keeps the Neighborhood Green

November 9, 2012

[vimeo 53040146] The Dirt Factory in University City keeps tons of waste materials out of landfills thus reducing City Hall’s costs for disposal. Located at 4300 Market St. this community composting facility closes the loop on

Education

Haddington: Haddington Multi Services for Older Adults Brings Seniors Together

November 7, 2012

[vimeo:https://vimeo.com/52951427] Seniors in the Haddington section of Philadelphia recently attended the first annual Gospel Festival, hosted by the neighborhood’s Multi Services for Older Adults. Sudell Black, president of the choir, organized the festival. “I was chosen

Arts and Entertainment

Technically Philly: TheReckoner.net Provides a Forum for Decisions

September 26, 2012

Nearly a year old, quirky, online debate forum The Reckoner! crossed the 300,000 total unique visitors mark this month. Launched in November 2011, The Reckoner! allows users to log in with either their Facebook or

Featured Stories

Mount Airy: Old-Fashioned Diner Introduces Charging Station for Modern Vehicles

September 20, 2012

[vimeo 49704263] For 12 years, the Trolley Car Diner has served its customers under a name that pays homage to a specific and traditional mode of public transportation. Now, it’s one of the few locations in the city

Education

Haddington: ACHIEVEability Computer Lab Keeps Community Connected

September 11, 2012

With great concentration and precise aim, Zakee Jordan pounded away at the arrow keys on the keypad of the Dell laptop in front of him before throwing his arms above his head. “This game is

Kensington

Kensington: Old-Fashioned Book-Binding Business Keeps Family Together

July 3, 2012

https://vimeo.com/45126068] Small production book binding companies are dwindling in Philadelphia due largely to advances in technology leading to larger production facilities. Even fewer of the remaining small book binding businesses are the family owned companies

Health

Technically Philly: Startup Weekend Philadelphia Seeking to Improve Health Care

June 6, 2012

Startup Weekend took place in Philadelphia again this past weekend. This time startup models were dedicated solely to improving health care. The event began with 60-second pitches from participants and entrepreneurs who had an idea

Education

Walnut Hill: Free Library Techmobile Visits Malcolm X Park

April 30, 2012

https://vimeo.com/41289154] The Walnut Hill zip code of 19139 is listed under the Federal Broadband Opportunities Program grant as one of the areas in Philadelphia most in need of digital literacy training. The needs present in

Featured Stories

Technically Philly: Students of Digital Literacy Classes Explain Hardships of Internet Inaccessibility

April 28, 2012

Wendy Stevens clicked eagerly on the desktop of the thin computer monitor in front of her, scrolling through a screen with large, bold print and big arrows. Blogging and Streaming. The words were hard off

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