Comcast Philadelphia & New Jersey

Comcast RISE Awards 200 Black-Owned, Small Businesses across Greater Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware with Marketing and Technology Resources and Makeovers

Independent small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and right now, more than ever, small businesses are hurting. This is especially true for Black-owned businesses, who have been among the hardest hit by the pandemic, according to a recent study from the National Bureau of Economic Research. That’s why Comcast recently announced the launch of […]

Comcast Foundation Awards More Than $1.8M in 2016 to 49 Nonprofits in Greater Philadelphia & New Jersey

The Comcast Foundation awarded more than $1.86 million in grants to 49 nonprofit organizations located in Comcast’s Freedom Region, which serves Greater Philadelphia, New Jersey and northern Delaware, in 2016. The grants support programs aimed at the Comcast Foundation’s areas of focus – expanding digital literacy, promoting community service, and building tomorrow’s leaders. Boys & […]

Comcast Unveils High-Tech Center of Excellence in Camden County

Comcast unveiled a new, 42,000 square-foot facility in Camden County on Friday, November 18th. The CommOps Center of Excellence at 400 White Horse Road, Voorhees, NJ, is home to nearly 250 communications operations employees that provide real-time support for Comcast technicians in the field. The Center of Excellence expands Comcast’s footprint at 400 White Horse […]

Comcast Business Invests $30 Million to Expand High-Performance Ethernet Network in City of Philadelphia

  Investment designed to support business communities requiring high-capacity network services Comcast Business today announced it is investing more than $30 million in a major expansion of its fiber-based network in Philadelphia, reaching more than 3,000 businesses directly and benefiting tens of thousands more by making the network more accessible and affordable than ever before. […]

Closing the Digital Divide in Philadelphia with Internet Essentials and Local Partners

  Comcast recently made some big announcements in its hometown of Philadelphia, the last stop on a multi-city tour for Comcast Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer David L. Cohen and Olympian and Internet Essentials Spokesperson Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Philadelphia’s Olney Elementary School served as the backdrop for an assembly with Philadelphia Mayor Jim […]