Philadelphia
Philadelphia under a citywide curfew Friday for second night this week
Two Philadelphia police officers shot and killed Wallace Jr., a 27-year-old Black man, at 61st and Locust Streets on Monday, prompting protests near Penn’s campus on Monday night and throughout Tuesday.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules ballots can’t be tossed over mismatched signatures
The Oct. 23 decision marks a defeat for Trump’s reelection campaign and other Republicans, who challenged Pennsylvania officials alleging that matching signatures on ballots to those on voter rolls were necessary in preventing fraud.
Penn students flock to early voting, using mail-in ballots and city-run offices
In-person early voting began on Sept. 29 and will conclude on Oct. 27, coinciding with the last day to request a mail-in ballot.
Police fatally shoot Black man in West Philadelphia, prompting protests near Penn’s campus
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, a bystander-filmed video showed that Wallace Jr. was armed with a knife and appeared further than arm's length away from the officers when they opened fire.
Trump campaign tapes Phila. voters depositing mail-in ballots in possible voter intimidation
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro responded that photographing or videotaping a citizen privately casting their vote could be illegal voter intimidation.
Acme’s 6 a.m. grand opening attracts over 100 Penn students and local residents
Many Penn students and West Philadelphia residents said they were not only pleasantly surprised by the free giveaways and promotions but also at the quality of produce and general aesthetic of the store.
Pennsylvania records two record-high numbers of new daily COVID-19 cases
Throughout October, Pennsylvania has seen a fairly steady rise in the number of COVID cases reported each day.
Acme will open on Oct. 23 at 6 a.m., replacing The Fresh Grocer at 40th and Walnut streets
The store will feature a beer and wine shop, indoor and outdoor seating, and a third Starbucks location within a seven-block radius, according to Acme Communications and Public Affairs Manager Dana Ward.
Biden hosts Philadelphia town hall in lieu of presidential debate
Biden is currently on an unpaid leave of absence from the University, but remains the Benjamin Franklin Presidential Practice Professor, and has established the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement.
Philadelphia falls 16 places to No. 118 in U.S. News best places to live ranking
Philadelphia has fallen in the rankings for the last two years, ranking No. 98 in 2018 and No. 102 in 2019.
Philadelphia School District will start hybrid learning in November
The district will follow a phased approach, with the youngest students returning to school first.
Are 'bad things' happening at the Philadelphia polls? Student political organizers say no.
Although Trump is concerned about election integrity in Philadelphia, Penn students are not. Instead, student leaders are pointing the finger at the 1968 Wharton graduate himself.
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani headlines Trump rally in Philadelphia
Giuliani made a number of false or exaggerated statements, including a statement that "people don't die" of COVID-19 anymore.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf eases statewide crowd size restrictions
Philadelphia also loosened crowd size restrictions, but to a lesser degree than statewide regulations.
Judge rejects Trump lawsuit seeking to force Philadelphia to allow poll watchers
Philadelphia lawyers argued that because satellite offices are not official voting locations like polling places, poll watchers are not permitted under state law to observe activities there.
Philadelphia Inquirer editorial board endorses Joe Biden for president
The Inquirer editorial board outlined five key areas in which Biden would be able to better benefit Pennsylvania: public health, the environment, the economy, racial justice, and education.
Penn profs. collaborate with local museums to create newsletter combining art and medicine
The goal of Rx/Museum is to use art to help clinicians focus on thought-provoking themes that emphasize the humanity of medical practices, according to the initiative's leaders.
Philadelphia City Council proposes bill to ban use of teargas against protesters
The bill was introduced on Thursday by Philadelphia City Council member and 1993 College graduate Helen Gym.
Penn won’t make payments to Phila. public schools — so its undergraduate yearbook will
In response to Penn not making Payments In Lieu of Taxes to the city of Philadelphia, The Record, Penn's undergraduate yearbook, will donate some profits to local public schools.