Philadelphia
Temple University set to become a tobacco-free campus
Temple plans to have the new policy instituted by July 1, with full implementation at the start of the school year in September 2019.
Community College of Philadelphia faculty plan to go on strike
91 percent of the 1,200 members of the College’s union, the Faculty and Staff Federation of Community College of Philadelphia, voted in favor of a strike in February 2019.
Philadelphia County ranked least healthy county in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County has earned the worst ranking in the state of Pennsylvania every year since the report was first released in 2011, sitting dead last out of the state's 67 counties.
Philadelphia ranked most stressed city in Pennsylvania and 16th in the country
Stress levels were evaluated based on unemployment, working hours, commute times, population density, home price to income ratio, and the percent of uninsured people in the population.
86 Temple students infected with mumps in recent outbreak
Temple's free vaccination clinics will be held throughout the day on Wednesday, March 27, and Friday, March 29, the Inquirer reported.
City Council declares ‘Meek Mill Weekend’ to honor rapper's criminal justice reform work
The resolution honors Mill, who grew up in North Philadelphia, for his work in reforming the criminal justice system.
Philadelphia ranked No 2. for most aggressive drivers among 30 largest U.S. cities
The study ranked Los Angeles first place of the 30 major metropolitan areas surveyed. Pittsburgh was No. 13, Washington D.C. was No. 20, and New York was No. 23.
Electric scooters could soon be legalized in Philadelphia following City Council hearing
A bill introduced by Pennsylvania state representatives in late February signals the movement toward statewide legalization of electronic scooters.
At local La Salle University, residents can soon live in a dog–friendly dorm hall
La Salle administrators say they hope the move will improve mental health and increase appeal for prospective students.
Philadelphians can soon vote to eliminate 'councilman' from local constitution
If passed, the amendment will replace the words "councilman" to "councilmember," "councilmen" to "councilmembers," and "councilmanic" to "council."
Philadelphia may feel like Memphis by 2080 if climate change trends persist
A new study predicts that by 2080, Philadelphia's winters will be 9.1 degrees Fahrenheit warmer and 41.1 percent wetter.
Philadelphia launches interactive map of street closures
The map, released Feb. 11, updates every 30 minutes and contains a feature that allows users to view the street closure permits associated with a particular intersection or address.
Philadelphia will receive more funding and resources to eradicate HIV under Trump plan
The plan will focus on four key strategies called "Diagnose, Treat, Protect, and Respond" and will also fund both new and existing programs.
Penn alum uses documentary to raise awareness for lack of Philadelphia school counselors
1989 College graduate Juliane Dressner returned to her alma mater to air her feature-length documentary on this national issue — and caught the attention of the Philadelphia City Council.
Following sexual abuse allegation, priest who worked near Penn put on leave by Archdiocese
Rev. Steven Marinucci worked at St. Agatha-St. James Church, located on Penn's campus, from 2001 to 2010.
Drexel in talks to obtain more than 100,000 artifacts from Philadelphia History Museum
In June 2018, the museum suspended operations because of decreased financial support from the city.
Activists and makeup artists unite to promote gender equality in Penn Beauty club
Penn Beauty will partner with Teen Health Week, a week-long program that promotes mental and physical wellness among teens.
Penn Dental to provide free care to furloughed government workers
To receive care, federal workers must bring identification to show their employment, as well as a zero-dollar pay stub.
Reading Terminal market takes top spot in farmer's market ranking
The Online Farmers Market said they tried to choose "more permanent markets that have stood the test of time, and are open to the public almost every day."
