Philadelphia
Meet Julian Francis Abele, the first Black graduate of Penn's architecture department
Abele earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture in 1902, becoming the first African American graduate from what is currently Stuart Weitzman School of Design.
Drexel cracks down on overnight parking restrictions, affecting campus food trucks
Food trucks near the corner of 33rd and Arch street were notified on March 26 that they would no longer be allowed to park overnight starting on April 4.
Phila. high schools to work with Penn career, college readiness programs for underserved communities
High School of the Future and Horace Howard Furness High School — both within the School District of Philadelphia — were selected to participate in The Academy at Penn, a five-year educational initiative.
Philadelphia to host 18th annual city-wide Spring Cleanup
As Philadelphia’s largest city-wide, single-day cleanup, the April 5 event spans hundreds of locations and has included a total of 200,000 volunteers since its inception in 2008.
New Kelly Writers House exhibit features student art highlighting friendship and community
The exhibit, titled "How to Fight Loneliness," centers around themes of love and solitude and was curated by College senior Lila Shermeta.
Pa. House Democrats continue push to legalize recreational marijuana
If passed, Pennsylvania would become the 25th state to legalize recreational marijuana, joining states like New York, California, and New Jersey.
Penn’s FY24 economic impact report highlights $37 billion in regional contributions
The reports are generated approximately every five years and derive Penn's calculated impact from the University's audited financial statements.
SEPTA to renovate 42nd Street trolley tracks, prompting road closures
In a written statement, SEPTA announced that the new railing will reduce vibrations along the track and allow for smoother rides and driving for trolleys and cars.
Penn professors join hundreds to protest research funding cuts at Phila. Stand Up for Science rally
The Philadelphia rally, which drew roughly 500 attendees and lasted two hours, was part of a larger nationwide movement with events in 32 cities.
Penn professor recognized on TIME 2025 List of Closers for advocacy work
This year, TIME’s Closers List highlights leaders who are broadly addressing racial equity gaps across various sectors.
Philadelphia to install statue honoring Penn alum, first Black woman to receive Ph.D. in economics
The City of Philadelphia will honor Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander — the first Black woman in the United States to receive a Ph.D. in economics and the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School — with a statue at Thomas Paine Plaza outside the Philadelphia Municipal Services Building.
DOGE initiates mass federal agency layoffs threatening Phila. area national parks, wildlife refuges
The dismissals come as part of a large-scale reduction of the federal workforce by the Department of Government Efficiency.
Jamie Gauthier condemns Trump for ‘Long live the king!’ post in Phila. City Council resolution
Gauthier introduced the resolution at the Feb. 20 city council meeting in a response to a Feb. 19 Truth Social post in which Trump wrote, “Long live the king!”
Reports reveal health, environmental impacts from Northeast Philadelphia plane crash
The potential human health impacts from lingering pollutants is still under debate and further environmental remediation efforts at the site will likely be necessary, according to the reports.
Penn partners with Santander Bank for professional immersion experience in Philadelphia
The course is a collaboration with Penn English Language Programs, an intensive English-language curriculum for international students and professionals.
Heavy winds around Penn cause power outage, property damage on campus
Wind gusts of 50 mph to 60 mph brought down a live wire on Locust Street and sent debris through a window on Spruce Street.
As Mason on Chestnut faces new code violations, owners allege plan to turn it into homeless shelter
The citations are the latest in a long series of problems the property has faced in recent months, and city officials say they are unaware of the redevelopment plans.
Penn, Philadelphia rejoice as Eagles win second Super Bowl title
Crowds of thousands flocked to Center City to celebrate the team's championship victory.
‘Like a little brother to me’: Eagles’ Johnny Wilson, Penn football’s Julien Stokes reflect on friendship ahead of Super Bowl
The two wide receivers have known each other since childhood.
