Philadelphia
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.
Penn Medicine partners with Philadelphia for ‘wellness court’ program to address public drug use
Penn Medicine will be providing initial medical care to those arrested for any open wounds and further treatment if necessary.
Penn research associates, postdocs announce majority support for unionization at rally
The rally called for the formation of Research Associates and Postdocs United at Penn and comes amidst a larger wave of union organizing taking place at Penn.
Penn women's fencing's supportive culture fuels 11 wins across two meets
Senior foilists Katina Proestakis Ortiz and Sabrina Cho reflect on the team's successes.
Ghost Robotics, subject of pro-Palestinian protests, to leave Pennovation Works
Ghost Robotics, which activists allege has produced the robotic dogs used by the Israeli military in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, has been the source of extended protests at Penn.
Penn students leave ‘Bird Call’ messages of support for Philadelphia Eagles at Penn Bookstore popup
The campaign, organized by Visit Philadelphia, placed retro telephones at five locations across the city, including the Penn Bookstore, Dilworth Park, and Temple University's Student Center.
Masala Kitchen, Carter’s Pizza and Beer open new University City franchises
The restaurants offer a variety of cuisines between them, including Indian food, American, and Korean.
Phila. Mayor Cherelle Parker announces plan to prioritize public safety, affordable housing in 2025
Parker delivered a speech laying out her plans and goals for 2025, as well as her administration's accomplishments from her first year in office.
76ers abandon controversial proposal to move to Center City, announce new arena plan
Under the agreement, the 76ers and Comcast will partner to build an arena in the South Philadelphia sports complex. The space will be used by both the 76ers and the Philadelphia Flyers and is set to be finished by 2031.
West Craft Fest canceled by organizers after Penn requires removal of ‘politically sensitive’ art
The event was originally scheduled for Dec. 14 to 15 at The Rotunda, which is located at 40th and Walnut streets and owned by Penn.