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Inside the tense City Hall hearing over Baltimore’s data center future
Dozens packed council chambers to argue that the proposed health equity assessments don’t go far enough to protect residents.
Gov. Wes Moore forms task force to review Maryland data center proposals
A new executive order bans state NDAs and creates a public dashboard to track environmental impacts, energy use and economic terms.
Mapped: Virginia data centers’ thousands of backup generatorsÂ
Loudoun County houses nearly half of Virginia’s data center backup generators, per nearly 200 air permits, fueling resident noise complaints and calls for stricter oversight.
Data center cooling startup Glacian Technologies wins $10k at Pittsburgh Tech Week pitch competition
The company uses AI digital twins to cut facility energy use, already landing its first client and $8 million in research backing to build its software.
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Pittsburgh startups raised $168M in Q3, but critical mid-stage funding is still hard to find Â
Three deals accounted for 80% of the cash across 22 total rounds last quarter, according to PitchBook data.
Once called ‘batshit crazy,’ BlueHealer is tackling a limb-saving surgical trend from the inside
The Johns Hopkins spinout is building a medical device that moves bone and aims to restore blood flow and reduce lower-limb loss.
Founders Alley returns to connect Philly’s founders, creatives and investors
The Oct. 20 gathering at Pennovation Works brings local entrepreneurs together with capital, mentorship — and each other.
Local landlord wins $15k at Allegheny County’s inaugural AI for housing hackathon
Plus, Eos Energy gets an $87 million federal loan advance to consolidate its Southwestern Pennsylvania plants and more Pittsburgh money moves.
Research Triangle biotech is testing a way to fight cancer without debilitating side effects
Durham’s Incyclix Bio has raised $52 million to advance precision treatments for breast and ovarian tumors, now in active clinical trials.
Why University Startups shifted from entrepreneurship to give special ed students more autonomy
The Bethesda edtech firm built a compliance platform to help school districts and prison systems meet federal disability requirements.
Inside New Zealand’s fossil-fuel-free ‘flying’ hydrofoil boat and its big US plansÂ
Rather than focusing on environmental benefits, potential customers are showing interest in cost savings.
A former deckhand is building tech to digitize the paper-bound towboat industry
New Orleans-based Geaux River raised $300,000 to expand wireless data collection, barge tracking and maritime defense tools on US waterways.
Baltimore startup developing ‘pain sponge’ therapy closes pre-seed funding round
The Johns Hopkins spinout is building an alternative to opioid painkillers and preparing for a fall meeting with the FDA.
PA is distributing nearly $450 million in BEAD funding to connect 71,000 homes and businesses
A new map lets you track the broadband infrastructure projects, which were delayed after a federal agency forced the Shapiro administration to rewrite its proposal.
Pittsburgh’s tech boom isn’t reaching every neighborhood, and many locals are skeptical of the future
A new survey of 200 residents surfaced simmering discontent. Leaders say manufacturing jobs, AI training and early VC could boost equitable economic growth.
American University launches student startup lab for the ‘napkin stage’Â
Plus, UK quantum computing company Phasecraft establishes its North America HQ in Arlington, Defcon AI names a new CEO and more DMV power moves.
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