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May 2017

Brookings report calls for more local investment to unleash 'innovation district' potential

Monday, May 22, 2017

PENN CURRENT • University City District plans action-packed summer

Thursday, May 18, 2017

PHILLY VOICE • Report: Philly poised to be next great tech hub

Thursday, May 18, 2017
November 2022

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER • For ‘middle-wage’ workers in Philly, finding a job can be harder than in other cities, according to a Pew report

Thursday, November 17, 2022
September 2022

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER • As Philly becomes a hub for life sciences, a new program will train workers for jobs in the field

Monday, September 5, 2022
August 2022

PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS JOURNAL • Biomedical technician training program launches to support Philadelphia's growing life sciences sector

Thursday, August 25, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS JOURNAL • West Philadelphia Skills Initiative plots expansion with $3.5M grant from Pew Charitable Trusts

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

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