Does anyone else know, "Electric Boogie," the 1982 dance song by Jamaican singer Marcia Griffiths? I did the electric slide this weekend at BAFM, andI thought it would be a fitting reference for some new e-buses that have been rolled out in Baltimore City — get all the details below. Also below: The federal program offering millions of low-income families free or subsidized internet could expire this spring due to funding exhaustion.
PS, Remote work friends in Baltimore, there's a new cafe to work out of. It's especially close for folks in Mount Vernon, Remington, and Charles Village. There are outlets and lil' snacks just like at these spots.
— Alanah, Technical.ly lead reporter for Baltimore
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It's electric boogie woogie, woogie!
Baltimore City Public Schools has introduced 25 electric buses as part of a federal initiative involving a $1 billion injection into the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program. The funding, part of the second phase totaling nearly $2 billion, aims to support around 5,000 electric and low-emission school buses nationwide. Highland Fleets CEO Duncan McIntyre reflects on the move towards sustainable and eco-friendly school transit, highlighting the significance of electric vehicles in the initiative.
Baltimore's new e-buses. (COURTESY HIGHLAND FLEETS)
Millions of families could lose low-cost internet
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a $14.2 billion federal initiative providing internet subsidies to low-income families, is at risk of ending this spring due to funding exhaustion. Digital equity advocates are urging Congress to pass the bipartisan ACP Extension Act, allocating $7 billion to extend the program until the end of 2024. While there is a possibility of Congress extending the program, it is considered a temporary fix. The potential expiration of the ACP poses a threat to digital equity, affecting millions of households. A long-term solution may need to be discussed to avoid the need for yearly extension bills.
COMCAST PARTNERED WITH ESPERANZA TO HOST AN AUGUST 2023 EVENT TO GET NORTH PHILADELPHIANS SIGNED UP FOR THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM.(COURTESY/MARISEL VILLARREAL RIOS)
News incubator: What else to know today?
• If you're down with listening to a super technical podcast, you might take a listen to this Elixir podcast from SmartLogic. It's mostly conversations with software developers from around the world on the Elixir language and other modern web technologies. [SmartLogic]
• Open Works' Executive Director Will Holman went to DC to advocate for right-to-repair rules at the Federal Trade Commission. He and his partners presented 56,000 signatures and highlighted the significance of this regulation for both consumers and makerspaces. [LinkedIn]
• CNN Underscored highlighted Baltimore-area startup WhitePaws RunMitts as a Black-owned business to check out during Black History Month. [CNN]
• Tech entrepreneurs, fill out the Baltimore tech-entrepreneur survey. It is a collaborative effort between Yolanda Christophe, a Ph.D. Candidate at Morgan State University, and UpSurge Baltimore. [Morgan State University]
• Latimer House has kicked off a 60-day Rightscaling Program in Baltimore for early-stage entrepreneurs. [Latimer Ventures]
On Feb. 8., join the wrap-up of the "Pitch for a Million" Real Estate Fellows Competition, featuring Cohort 4 of the University of Baltimore's Real Estate Fellows and Venture Challenge. [Details]
The dates for B-360 Day 2024 have been announced. Learn more about the weekend filled with dirt bikes, music, food, dancing, and more. [Details]
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