Philadelphia

University City sees fifth fastest office rent growth in North America from 2019 to 2021

CBRE reported that tech companies made up 22% of University City's office leasing activity, a 3% increase from 2020.

Penn's energy supplier issues formal complaint against Philadelphia Gas Works

Vicinity owns the system that provides steam heat to the University and residential and office buildings in Center City.

University City foot traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels

Center City, however, has not seen the same increase because many workers have not returned to their in-person workplaces.

Philadelphia ranks seventh 'rattiest city' in the country for second year in a row

Orkin, a pest control company, created the list based on the number of new commercial and residential rodent treatments it performed between Sept. 15, 2020 and Sept. 15, 2021.

Philadelphia bans traffic stops for low-level incidents known to target Black drivers

With the bill, Philadelphia becomes the first big city to ban these traffic stops that disproportionately affect people of color.

Philadelphia selected to participate in federal partnership to reduce violent crime

The three-year federal program from the Department of Justice will provide the Philadelphia Police Department with training and assistance in gun violence, community engagement, and crime analysis.

Penn Police superintendent Maureen Rush to retire by end of 2021

Rush has been at Penn since 1994, in which she launched several public safety initiatives on campus and faced criticism from University and Philadelphia community members. 

Asbestos concerns linger a year after Penn pledged $100 million to Philadelphia schools

Various members of the Penn community, including parents, faculty members, and students, are still hopeful the University's donation can help mitigate the issue of environmental hazards — but worry that it may not be enough.

Philadelphia COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline extended after fears of worker shortages

The mandate now requires hospital and long term care facility workers and higher education faculty, students and staff to receive only their first vaccine dose by Oct. 15.

Frustrated by littering, West Philadelphia residents call for Penn students to respect area

Local residents suggested Penn can improve its relationship with West Philadelphia by making parts of campus more accessible to the public and encouraging student participation in community organization.

Penn GSE and Free Library of Philadelphia to offer free adult English language courses

The free online courses, operating between September and December 2021, are conducted over Zoom and taught by Penn GSE students pursuing degrees in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

In Photos: Phila. joins nation for 'Bans Off Our Bodies' in support of abortion rights

Philadelphians joined thousands throughout the nation to protest in support of reproductive rights on Oct. 2. Here's what it looked like.

Many local businesses report significant uptick in sales with students back at Penn

The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to management at several local restaurants, food trucks, and bookstores about adjusting to the return of a large portion of their clientele — the students, faculty, and staff members of the Penn community. 

In Photos: Philadelphia feels Ida’s wrath as Schuylkill overflows, streets and highways flood

The remnants of Hurricane Ida brought severe flooding to Philadelphia, shutting down major roadways and causing the Schuylkill River to overflow. Here's what it looked like.

Victim transported to Penn Med after gun shots fired at 40th and Chestnut Streets

The suspect is a 5-foot-10 Black male of heavy build wearing all black clothing and a hooded sweatshirt. 

Here's what you need to know about Philly's COVID-19 restrictions

Masks are required at all indoor businesses and institutions, regardless of vaccination status, unless the business chooses to require that all people inside prove they are fully vaccinated. 

Wharton prof. Eric Orts speaks with the DP about U.S. Senate race, climate change

Orts said that his campaign focus is on climate change, which he considers to be the most pressing issue facing the world today, and said he would use his position to enact meaningful climate reform.

Philadelphia School District will require students, staff to wear masks

Students will be returning to in-person classes this fall, with a remote learning option for those who wish to continue online. 

Penn Vet, Pa. Game Commission investigate cause of mysterious songbird deaths

Initially, Penn Vet solely tracked the cases of sickness and death, but they are now focused on finding the underlying source of the illness, the Centre Daily Times reported.

Penn Museum workers to vote on unionizing, alleging poor working conditions

The Penn Museum allegedly began a campaign earlier in the summer encouraging workers to vote against forming a union. In an emailed statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian, however, the museum wrote that it “supports its employees’ rights to make an informed decision about the voting process."