Philly weekly roundup: $1.2M for Hopeworks; Goodbye Wells Fargo Center; Is the Digital Equity Act over?

Plus, the Pennsylvania Senate Communications and Technology Committee passed legislation to ban state government agencies from using TikTok.

• Startups and creators need to work together to solve their mutual problems, Calan the Artist writes. [Technical.ly]

• Have PTW 2025 FOMO? Check out our live blog that recaps all the events we attended last week. [Technical.ly]

• Tech workforce development org Hopeworks received $1.2 million from the Hg Foundation, which will support the org’s expansion to two new cities. The Camden-founded nonprofit expanded to Kensington in 2022. [Hopeworks/Technical.ly]

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February 12, 2026
Cities Leading the Artificial Intelligence Transition

Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a pivotal opportunity for local governments tofundamentally transform how they serve communities and strengthen local prosperity. Whendeployed strategically with appropriate guardrails, AI can enhance service delivery byincreasing government efficiency and provide upskilling opportunities for both city staff andresidents. Looking ahead, AI can be a catalyst for improved job quality, workforcetransformation, and […]

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February 5, 2026
Client Highlight: CCMUA.org

Our Web Team recently launched a brand-new website for the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, creating a clean, accessible, and user-friendly digital space for a public utility that serves thousands of residents. Hands-on projects like this are how our team builds real-world experience while delivering real value to real clients. Need a website that works, and […]

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February 5, 2026
Up Close and Personal(ity)!

Welcome to Up Close & Personal(ity), where you’ll meet our young adults beyond the resumes, through quick, fun questions that shows off who they really are. First up is Azzari Myers  Hopeworks alumni turned healthcare pro, who went from our Revenue Cycle Management internship to landing a role as a Pharmacy Technician at CVS in just THREE months. And now, […]

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