Philadelphia
Philadelphia experiences largest single-year population decline since 1977
New census data showed that Philadelphia population decreased by more than 22,000 residents between July 2021 and July 2022.
Phila. schools criticized for asbestos closures in light of Penn's ongoing financial commitment
This issue arises after Penn pledged to give the school district $10 million a year over 10 years, totaling an $100 million grant in 2020.
Penn Sustainability hosts 2023 Earth Week
From April 17 to 23, Penn Sustainability will host the University’s annual Earth Week featuring cross-disciplinary events on environmental justice and nature open to the Penn community.
Ashley Biden to open a wellness center for women affected by trauma in Philadelphia
The center will provide a safe space for women to access nutritious food, exercise, meditation, and various therapies including EMDR.
Institute of Contemporary Art to host annual After Dark celebration
The Institute of Contemporary Art is holding its annual After Dark celebration, open to college students throughout Philadelphia on April 14.
Bring-Your-Own restaurants are a staple of the Penn experience. Which one is the cheapest?
The DP's analysis examined the menus of 24 BYOs across University City and Center City.
JoAnne Epps appointed as new acting president of Temple University
She will replace Former Vice Dean of Executive Education at the Wharton School and 2000 GSE Ph.D. graduate Jason Wingard, who resigned from his position as president on March 28.
Wharton graduate Zack Gray founds startup to improve access to opioid addiction treatment
Ophelia replaces rehabilitation treatment with telemedicine, providing its users with online doctors’ visits, prescribed medicine, and more.
Wharton graduate and startup founder Charlie Javice arrested on fraud charges
Javice was arrested facing four charges: bank fraud, securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud.
Phila. mayoral candidate Jeff Brown talks with DP about student vote at campus event
Brown said that Penn students have the potential to sway the results of the mayoral election.
Inaugural commanding DEI officer no longer with Penn Police after unannounced departure
McCoy's unexpected departure, which was not initially made public, leaves the position vacant.
Lauv set to headline concert for 50th anniversary of Spring Fling
This year’s concert will be more of a “festival experience” with concessions, photo opportunities, and other activities.
Coffee shop and retailer United By Blue permanently closes Philadelphia locations
United By Blue closed the two locations — one at 3421 Walnut Street and one at 205 Race Street — on March 30.
President Joe Biden makes unexpected visit to Penn's campus, gallery at Addams Hall
This is Biden's second time visiting campus as president.
Philadelphia mayoral candidates debate at on-campus forum ahead of primary election
Community members heard from candidates Allan Domb, 2016 Fels Institute of Government master's graduate Cherelle Parker, David Oh, Derek Green, Jeff Brown, and Maria Quiñones Sánchez.
Former Wharton vice dean resigns as Temple University president
Jason Wingard’s resignation comes after a series of recent events sparked outrage from members of the Temple community.
Biotech company founded by Penn alum seeks to prevent food allergies
Lele was inspired to start Hanimune Therapeutics when her son developed food allergies at a young age.
Penn students rush to buy bottled water after chemical spill prompts emergency water advisory
According to a map of possibly affected areas, the zip code encompassing Penn's campus is not affected by the advisory because it does not receive tap water from the Delaware River.
Philadelphia agrees to a $9.25 million settlement for police response to 2020 protests
About 350 plaintiffs who were teargassed, struck with rubber bullets, and detained by the Philadelphia Police Department in the protests following the murder of George Floyd will receive compensatory damages.