Mamdani must use tech to tackle affordability
Zohran Mamdani’s unexpected rise was, above all else, due to New Yorkers’ deep concern that our city is headed towards becoming unaffordable. Whether our next mayor’s policies will help solve…
Don’t laugh: A humanities degree is a smart investment
As parents enter this fall’s college application season, they’ve likely been warning their children incessantly that a degree in art history or philosophy won’t pay the bills. “Study something practical,”…
Treat our holiday workers with respect
For most people, the holiday season is about family, celebration, and joy. But for the people who make that joy possible, the cashiers, stockers, warehouse pickers, drivers, and food workers…
Zohran Mamdani can, & must, fix our classrooms
Education barely registered in this year’s mayoral race, but the nation’s largest school system will now be the crucible for Zohran Mamdani’s progressive ideals. He inherits a vast bureaucracy, but…
Penn is testing beanies for NICU babies that block harmful noise and play parents’ messages
When Pamela Collins was pregnant, she would talk and sing to her son through her belly, telling him he was loved. He was the “miracle” she had been waiting for,…
Broad and Walnut grew lonely after UArts closed. Soon, Temple students will bring it back to life
Robert Stroker walked into the second floor dance studio with floor-to-ceiling windows, looking out on Broad Street, across from the iconic Bellevue Hotel. “This is my favorite,” said Stroker, dean…
The end of the factory floor
Seven city agencies now have vacancy rates above 20%. At the Department of Small Business Services it’s 32%, the Commission on Human Rights 28.2%, the Department of Investigation 25.4%, and…
Top Healthtech Startup Trends: Mental Health, AI, and Telehealth Innovations
PRWire: Healthtech Trends: Innovations in Mental Health, AI, and Telehealth The healthtech sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by technological advancements and an increasing demand for accessible, high-quality healthcare. Here…
Top Startup Trends: Sustainability, AI, and Customer Experience Revolutionizing Entrepreneurship
PRWire: Top Startup Trends 2024: Sustainability, AI, and Customer Experience Revolutionizing Entrepreneurship The startup landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by new technologies, changing consumer expectations, and a heightened focus on…
Enhancing the UAE’s Financial and Trade Hub through Payment Development Initiatives
PRWire: Enhancing the UAE’s Financial and Trade Hub through Payment Development Initiatives The UAE’s Steering Committee and National SWIFT User Group convened their regular meeting on June 13th, under the…