We're still celebrating our 15th anniversary here at Technical.ly! If you're eager to meet us in person and support our ongoing mission of hyperlocal journalism, consider learning more about our Journalism Fund.

Plus, mark your calendars for our Technical.ly Builders Conference and Signature Event happening in May. Early bird tickets are available! And if you didn't know, Technical.ly originated right up I-95 in Philadelphia. Explore our coverage today to discover what Philly's tech community was up to 15 years ago.

— Alanah, Technical.ly lead reporter for Baltimore

This new guest post from Enradius and Needworking.com founder Dave Carberry delves into the evolution of the tech ecosystems in Baltimore and DC over the last 15 years. Few founders have had the kind of front-row seat to these scenes' growth that this entrepreneur and author has. The retrospective emphasizes that milestones in these communities are not merely time markers, but reflections of the community's progress, hurdles and achievements. Carberry's piece is part of a series celebrating Technical.ly's 15th anniversary and highlights the dynamic changes that have shaped these regions' tech landscapes over the years. And if you want to learn about this world's history since 2009, you'll definitely get a lot from this post.

➡️ Find out more in Carberry's guest post here.

Also in honor of Technical.ly's 15th anniversary is this compilation showing that Philly's tech community envisions a larger, more inclusive and robust ecosystem over the next 15 years. Since Technical.ly's inception in February 2009 by Chris Wink, Sean Blanda and Brian James Kirk, our publication has evolved to cover not only Philadelphia but also tech communities in Baltimore, DC, Delaware and Pittsburgh. The focus remains on reporting the growth and collaboration among technologists, entrepreneurs and tech-focused organizations. Here, Philly reporter Sarah Huffman compiled several ecosystem leaders' thoughts on the past and next 15 years.  

➡️ Find out more in Sarah's report here.

• We've noticed the wave of layoffs hitting our peers in the journalism industry. Berkeley Journalism is seeking journalism lecturers and teaching assistants for its summer undergraduate classes. The positions are open to applicants worldwide as all courses will be conducted remotely.  [Politico/LinkedIn]

• Bye, Google Bard: Google has unveiled Gemini Ultra, its latest and most powerful Large Language Model. [Tech Crunch]

• The Federal Communications Commission has announced that the use of AI-generated voices in robocalls is now illegal. [CBS News]

• The Pava LaPere Legacy of Innovation Act, also known as SB 473 and HB 582, aims to commemorate Pava LaPere's life and contributions by fostering entrepreneurship and supporting Baltimore's innovation economy. [State of Maryland]

• AstraZeneca is investing $300 million in a new cell therapy facility in Maryland, marking a significant development in the state's advancement in the field of cell therapy.  [BioBuzz]