Philadelphia
PennDesign initiative focuses on community outreach
On Nov. 30th, PennDesign concluded its first successful year of Social Impact Projects, a program organized by PennPraxis to support student proposals with grants to create a social impact in the Philadelphia community.
Phila. mayor says Donald Trump should be banned from the city
Nutter called Trump's comments 'vile' and 'ignorant'
Museum outreach program brings history into the classroom
Penn Museum educators travel in “mummy mobiles” to teach Philadelphia middle schoolers about ancient civilizations.
Management 100 team grants wishes with new webseries
Bianca’s Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for children going through difficult times in their lives.
Gutmann's holiday party relocated after rowdy showing last year
About a year ago, students disrupted the annual holiday study break at Penn President Amy Gutmann's house with a protest.
The legacy of Mayor Nutter, in the eyes of Penn
Left with less than four more weeks until Democrat Jim Kenney takes over as Mayor of Philadelphia on Jan.
How local food trucks go brick and mortar
Schmear It will be next to make the switch.
Uniting to fight poverty summit hosted at Penn
Philadelphia is the most impoverished of the 10 biggest cities in the nation, according to a recently released report — but improvements are being madePenn researchers help make Philadelphia a World Heritage City
Penn joins the ranks of Paris, Florence, Jerusalem, Cairo and 289 other historically significant cities around the world.
West Philadelphia middle schoolers visit Penn for College Day
On Friday, the Undergraduate Assembly hosted College Day, during which 34 eighth grade students from Henry C. Lea Elementary School in West Philadelphia had the opportunity to come to Penn and learn more about life at college.
West Philly students perform in After School Arts Program's fall talent show
The After School Arts Program at Penn held its annual fall talent show Saturday afternoon.
Now, Penn Police can watch you underground
Penn Police can now access live security camera feeds from the underground subway stations around campus through a partnership with SEPTA.
#WeArePhilly: Penn students stand in solidarity with Mizzou and Yale protests
This Thursday, some Penn students walked out of class at 2:30 p.m. as instructed by a Facebook event promoted by campus minority groups.
Drexel revokes Cosby's honorary degree
On Thursday, Drexel University announced its decision to rescind entertainer Bill Cosby's honorary degree, which he received in 1992.
Social media users react to SOUL's "#WeAreMizzou #WeAreYale #WeArePhilly" protest
SOUL, or Students Organizing for Unity and Liberation, led a protest Thursday afternoon in which students marched up and down Market Street and ended in front of Amy Gutmann's house.
Newly elected Philadelphia mayor and city council push Penn to pay PILOTs
With Kenney and Gym in office, many expect there will be a more rigorous push for Penn to fund Philadelphia schools by paying PILOTs.
Prof. helps high schoolers expand science skills by building a telescope
James Aguirre hoped to empower students who were interested in going above and beyond in science to learn a new part of the field.
Penn Police receives high praise from community, administrators at accreditation hearing
Praise from all levels of the Philadelphia community was heaped on Penn Police and DPS during Thursday’s accreditation public hearing.
Philadelphia Mayor's Office Chief of Staff talks prisons, police and second chances
On Tuesday, 1978 College graduate Everett Gillison, Chief of Staff in the Mayor’s Office and former Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Office, spoke to students about community, crime and public safety.