CHICAGO — CTA Launches AI Surveillance to Stop Gun Violence at Transit Stations-
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) recently rolled out an artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance tool to detect guns at stations, a move...more
9/12/2024
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Gig Economy & Technology NEW YORK —
City Deploys Drones for Major Storm Warnings-
New York City emergency management officials have deployed five teams with multiple drones to warn residents in basement or ground-floor...more
8/15/2024
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Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said he is moving forward with an education platform driven by artificial intelligence (AI) designed to help students and families navigate the...more
7/18/2024
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BALTIMORE — Gig Work on the Rise in Baltimore Area-
Gig work is on the rise in the Baltimore area, becoming a predominant lifestyle choice for many individuals. The trend underscores a significant shift in employment...more
7/3/2024
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In the early hours of Thursday, June 6, Philadelphia City Council advanced Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposed $6.37 billion FY25 Budget. The budget prioritizes public safety and quality-of-life improvement without raising...more
CHICAGO — Ordinance Requiring City Data Be Stored in U.S. Held in Committee-
The Chicago City Council Committee on Economic, Capital & Technology Development held an ordinance requiring city data to “be processed, stored,...more
5/23/2024
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CHICAGO — City Council to Consider Requiring Testing, Guidelines for City Government AI Tools-
Chair of Chicago City Council’s Committee on Economic, Capital & Technology Development Gilbert Villegas (Ward 36) introduced a...more
5/9/2024
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Mayor Cherelle Parker marked her 100th day in office by unveiling her administration’s highly anticipated comprehensive plan to enhance public safety citywide, which includes measures to increase police presence across the...more
The 100th Mayor’s First 100 Days-
In her first 100 days, Mayor Cherelle Parker has tackled issues including boosting public safety, stabilizing Kensington, combating the city's “Filthadelphia” reputation, creating more...more
CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker Announces Plan to Make Chicago Quantum Technology Capital-
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a plan to make Chicago a quantum technology capital at M-Hub, a business incubator on Chicago’s...more
4/11/2024
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CHICAGO — CTA Calls on Private Companies to Submit Tech Solutions to Improve System-
Last week, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) launched the CTA Innovation Studio — calling on private-sector companies to submit ideas...more
3/14/2024
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CHICAGO — Uber, Lyft Drivers Join Valentine’s Day Strike with Thousands Across Country-
Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers gathered at O’Hare Airport’s rideshare waiting lot on Valentine’s Day to kick off a strike that was...more
2/29/2024
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BALTIMORE — Mayor Scott, BDE Introduce Free Public Wi-Fi Network -
In December, Mayor Brandon Scott and the City’s Office of Broadband and Digital Equity (BDE) launched FreeBmoreWiFi, a citywide free public Wi-Fi network....more
1/4/2024
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BALTIMORE — New UpSurge CEO Bets on Baltimore, Tech Tech- entrepreneur Kory Bailey — who was recently named CEO of UpSurge, a nonprofit, professional ecosystem-building organization — spoke about his efforts to build a...more
12/14/2023
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City Council Passes Ski Mask Ban-
Today, Philadelphia City Council passed a ban on the wearing of ski masks in certain public spaces in an attempt to improve public safety by a 13-2 vote. The Council is also in the midst of...more
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DETROIT — Electric Delivery Startup BrightDrop Becomes Part of GM- BrightDrop, a General Motors (GM) commercial electric vehicle startup formed in 2021, will no longer operate as a subsidiary and...more
11/30/2023
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The Impending Shift of City Council Power Dynamics-
Regardless of the November election outcome, the power dynamics within City Hall are set to change as members elect new leadership including a council president. While...more
CHICAGO — Chicago Government’s IT Infrastructure Inefficient to the Point of “Barely” Working, Consultant Tells City Council-
An IT consultant hired by City Hall to diagnose the city’s wide array of technological woes urged...more
10/6/2023
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Philadelphia Democratic State Representative Announces Candidacy for Attorney General-
State Rep. Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) announced that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania Attorney General....more
On March, Mayor Kenney presented his final budget proposal to City Council. Throughout his address, he stated that he would like to prioritize short- and medium-term violence prevention and quality-of-life initiatives. The...more
On the evening of February 2, Chicago rideshare drivers gathered outside the Copernicus Center on the city’s Northwest Side, braving extremely cold and windy weather, to demand better working conditions, wages and benefits. ...more
2/23/2023
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CHICAGO — Chicago Offering 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave to City Employees; New Policy Applies to Birthing, Non-Birthing Parents-
In yet another pre-election sweetener, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that the city is...more
10/27/2022
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University City Townhomes Protest Encampment Cleared Out-
After weeks of occupying the lawn of the University City Townhomes complex, the encampment protesting the impending sale of the property was evacuated by law...more
City Council Expected to Pass Budget and Tax Changes This Afternoon Today is City Council’s last voting session before summer recess begins. The legislative body is expected to pass a budget that will invest additional money...more
CITY HALL-
Mayor Kenney’s Proposed Budget, In Brief-
Two weeks ago, Mayor Jim Kenney released his proposed 2022-2023 budget, which totals $5.6 billion in spending. As negotiations begin, here’s a summary of the City’s...more