Technical.ly

Technical.ly is a major part of narrating economic change for the communities we serve. We’re interested in second and third tier regional economies.
We’ve reported on each of our communities for five or more years, the longest being Philadelphia for a decade. Our reporters are trained to be deeply ingrained in the communities we serve, while also holding perspective from around other local economies. We are read by serious technologists, experienced entrepreneurs and economic development leaders who allocate resources among constituencies.

Current Position

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Beat: Winners and losers in the tech economy in Baltimore

Position:

As they move on from a manufacturing past, economic development leaders have identified the tech and innovation economy's importance to Maryland, centered in Baltimore. The healthy economic change is visible in the coworking spaces and glitzy tech offices, but for these places to truly move forward, residents who live in some of the country's most challenged neighborhoods need to have a role in that future and more directly benefit from the economic gains that come with it, including skills development. This reporter gives voice to those residents, examining how the entrepreneurs and economic efforts in Baltimore's "Black Butterfly" are playing a role in the next wave of economic development, and what the most ambitious plans mean for existing residents there.

Reporter: Donte Kirby