Philadelphia
Philadelphia may become first U.S. city to run its own municipal bank
The goal of establishing the PPFA is to address racial and economic disparities and aid small businesses.
Penn to jointly operate one of Philadelphia's two upcoming guaranteed income pilots
The University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia’s Housing Development Corporation will jointly operate one of the initiatives, which will focus on housing and be launched in the spring.
SEPTA to alter service and schedule due to overcrowding and understaffing
Seventeen bus routes will undergo slight frequency reductions, and those resources will be shifted to other routes with greater ridership.
Philly Fighting COVID CEO reaches settlement with Pennsylvania Attorney General
The settlement between Shapiro and Andrei Doroshin, CEO of PFC and former Drexel University graduate student, banned Doroshin from involvement in charity, government, or health-related work in Pennsylvania for the next 10 years.
School District of Philadelphia updates masking guidance to recommend double-masking
According to the new guidelines which took effect on Monday, Feb. 7, students, faculty, and staff should instead use a three-ply surgical mask, KN95 mask, or N95 respirators
Philadelphia has seen a slower pandemic recovery relative to the national economy
The report, titled "How the Pandemic Has Affected Philadelphia’s Economy and Jobs," investigated how COVID-19 impacted Philadelphia's employment rates and demographics.
USPS mails rapid COVID-19 tests to West Philadelphia residents via federal initiative
President Biden promised to mail 500 million free, at-home rapid COVID-19 tests to Americans. Since Jan. 18, individuals have been able to request up to four tests per household online.
Local coalition hosts teach-in to combat gentrification of University City Townhomes
The event was hosted at W.E.B. DuBois College House by Police Free Penn in collaboration with the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes.
Developers plan to build high-tech office and lab building at 38th and Chestnut Streets
The 13-floor, 310,000-square-foot high-rise office building is set for construction from early 2023 to 2025.
Despite decrease in COVID-19 cases, Philadelphia will not lift restrictions for months
According to Philadelphia Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole, most Philadelphians have not yet received the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine which is necessary to combat the Omicron variant.
Division of Public Safety updates safety guidelines as Philadelphia carjacking rate triples
More than 129 carjacking incidents have been logged in Philadelphia since the year's start, up from 43 during the same time frame in 2021, according to DPS.
New Philadelphia guaranteed income experiment to distribute payments to low-income individuals
As part of the initiative, up to 60 people in need will receive $500 per month for at least a year starting as early as March 2022.
Penn’s $4M investment in Lea Elementary renews West Philadelphia gentrification concerns
The memorandum of agreement between the two institutions was confirmed at a Jan. 27 School District of Philadelphia board meeting with no dissenting votes.
Dean of Temple University's College of Education plans to steps down
In an email sent to Temple staff, Anderson announced his plans to take a sabbatical before working on a new research program exploring "college access and inclusion," The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
While Philadelphia's COVID-19 cases are decreasing, hospitals remain understaffed
Compared to the previous week's rate of 2,000 cases per day, Philadelphia reported an average of 996 daily cases this week, PhillyVoice reported.
Valerie Arkoosh talks U.S. Senate campaign and policy reform at virtual Penn Dems event
Arkoosh highlighted her focus on public health and healthcare access, and stressed that her previous experience as a physician has helped her enter the role of public service.
Market values in University City rise as residents struggle to stay in their homes
Market value and the total taxable land increased more in University City compared to other areas of Philadelphia from 2015 to 2021.
Penn plans to invest over $4 million in West Phila. elementary school
The Philadelphia School District school board is set to vote on Jan. 27 on a policy that would enter the district into an agreement with Penn worth $816,500 a year over the course of five years.
Here’s what you need to know about Philadelphia’s new indoor dining vaccine requirement
The new requirement applies to any Philadelphia establishment that sells food and drink for onsite consumption indoors — including movie theaters, bowling alleys, and sports venues.