Philadelphia
Philadelphia schools receive $5 million grant for clean water efforts
The money, which comes from the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, will cover the installation of 755 filtered hydration stations in school buildings and will also pay for kitchen sink filters and water sampling.
Obama and Biden host Philadelphia rally for Pa. Democrats, stressing importance of midterms
Roughly 7,500 people attended the rally that Obama and Biden headlined on Nov. 5 at Temple University’s Liacouras Center.
Penn President Liz Magill ranks No. 17 on City & State Pennsylvania’s Philly Power 100 list
The Philly Power 100 list is an annual compilation of 100 profiles of the most influential political figures in Philadelphia.
Biden and Obama to campaign for Pennsylvania Democrats in Philadelphia this weekend
Biden and Obama will speak at a campaign event for Senate nominee Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
What's at stake for Pennsylvanians in November's midterm elections
With contentious races for governor and Senate in Pennsylvania, The DP spoke with Penn community members about how the upcoming Nov. 8 elections’ results will have direct consequences on Americans’ everyday lives, including Penn students.
Boardroom diversity report shows only one female CEO on Philadelphia’s 100 top public companies
The percentage of female top earners across Philadelphia's top 100 public companies now stands at 15%, female executives at 19%, and female directors at 25%.
Gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro talks importance of Gen Z civic engagement at Clark Park rally
Shapiro spoke about the importance of the upcoming midterm elections and his focus on more restrictive gun legislation, accessible election reforms, and securing reproductive rights.
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon talks with DP about her journey from Penn Carey Law to politics
Ahead of Election Day, Scanlon spoke to The Daily Pennsylvanian about the importance of the upcoming midterms, saying, "It’s all on the line in this election."
63% of Penn students cite Roe v. Wade reversal as motivator to vote in midterms, DP poll finds
The anonymous survey, which ran from Oct. 11 to Oct. 26, garnered 346 responses from the Class of 2023 through the Class of 2026.
HUD awards Philadelphia nearly $9 million grant to end youth homelessness
HUD has selected Philadelphia as one of the 17 recipients of the grant, which was awarded through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program
Developers to build new grocery store and research complex near 39th and Market Streets
Wexford Science + Technology plans to convert the space from a surface parking lot to an office, laboratory, parking, and retail space
Former Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart resigns, announces campaign for mayor
Rhynhart has spent the last five years as the city controller, where she audited the city government and made economic and public-safety recommendations.
Penn grad named Penn Charter's first female head of school
Penn Charter, founded by William Penn, is believed to be the oldest Quaker school globally in the United States.
Philadelphia releases new outdoor dining regulations
The new regulations, which focus on ensuring safety and accessibility, are stricter than the temporary guidelines and limit the number of existing streeteries.
Penn partners with financial wellness institution amid national college loan debate
PeopleJoy can help Penn employees determine their eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program spearheaded by the Biden administration.
A local food rescue nonprofit is distributing millions of free avocados this week
The event, “Avogeddon,” is taking place in FDR Park in South Philadelphia at the corner of S. 20th Street and Pattison Avenue.
Philadelphia Museum of Art workers agree to deal, ending 19 day strike
The strike, which started Sept. 26, worked to address fair wages and health care, according to the PMA Union.
College enrollment continues to decline in the Philadelphia area
Of 32 universities surveyed in the Philly region, 13 reported that they had experienced lower enrollment from last fall.
Wawa will close two of its Center City locations, citing "security challenges"
Wawa spokesperson Lori Bruce said that Wawa has faced “continued safety and security challenges and business factors” which “have made it increasingly difficult to remain open in these two locations."