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Philadelphia's city government, public school district and other stakeholders are encouraging eligible families to sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program, the federally funded internet subsidy program — especially as the new school year approaches.

Plus, there's a wealth of organizations folks can go to for help accessing internet services and devices, now that virtual schooling has returned.

The event was held as part of the company's Project Up initiative.

/PRNewswire/ -- A majority of current job seekers indicate a lack of skills and access to training is a primary barrier to employment, according to a new poll...

/PRNewswire/ -- A majority of current job seekers indicate a lack of skills and access to training is a primary barrier to employment, according to a new poll...

Majority of adults (54%) are not in an ideal job with opportunities to grow, and most say skills training would helpROCKVILLE, Md., May 24, 2022 /...

COVID forced the health-care system to offer telemedicine to all. Now that we’ve had a taste of this mode of care, why would we ever go back?

/PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced a $25,000 grant to support CodeVA and its free computer science programs for city students and teachers, along with a...

A new report examining Philadelphia residents' access to high-speed internet shows that more people have broadband subscriptions at home now, 84%, compared to 2019, when just 70% of households had high-speed internet access at home. Also, 91% of families with school-aged children have high-speed internet access at home, part of which may be a result of programs like PHLConnectED, which provided those households with discounted internet access and technology throughout the pandemic in order f...

The award acknowledges innovation and improvement for peoples lives by use of technology. 4J won for its quick changes for distance learning.