Philadelphia's Tech Economy Shows Improvement Amidst Economic Mobility Challenges

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- Philadelphia's tech economy is improving, with a significant retention of 180,000 degree holders.
- The region's venture capital attraction grew second fastest among top U.S. regions.
- Philadelphia has the worst decline in economic mobility among the 50 largest U.S. regions.
- Technical.ly's report highlights 30,000 software developers in the region, indicating workforce size.
- Local leaders are seeking new strategies to combat persistent poverty and improve mobility.
- The Innovation Index places Philadelphia in the middle tier compared to cities like Atlanta and Denver.
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