Philadelphia
Catholic groups expecting record turnout for Pope's visit
It’s not Homecoming or Spring Fling, but Penn students will be out in droves for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia.
The twelfth PennApps to emphasize community engagement
This year's hackathon will feature themed categories and place an emphasis on civic engagement.
Historic mansion demolished by Penn despite pushback from neighborhood
Although Penn tried to compromise with the neighborhood, proposing a plan to incorporate the mansion into the housing complex they had received permission to begin, the neighborhood ultimately refused to meet them in the middle.
Capitalizing on the pope's visit: students open homes to visitors
While some are capitalizing on high housing rates for visitors, others are opening their doors freely and still others are restricted in having guests that weekend.
How Philadelphia's homeless will be impacted by the pope's visit
Those who live on the streets will likely need to be relocated as a result of the city's plans.
Penn spends over $3.8 billion in construction in past 10 years
Next year marks the expected completion of several PennConnects projects, including Perry World House and New College House.
Proposal to limit U. City food trucks gets pushback
A Change.org petition entitled "Save the Drexel Food Trucks!" has received over 2,850 signatures to date.
Guide to staying safe on campus
What you need to know to staying safe on and around campus.
Independent candidate wants to make history on City Council
Although the feat has never been achieved, Andrew Stober has an optimistic view of his chances of winning an at-large seat as an independent in the Nov, 3 general elections.
Despite budget impasse, Penn admins confident state funding will remain steady
Although Commonwealth appropriations for Penn are at stake, the University isn’t immediately affected by the current budget impasse.
UPDATED: Two men shot near Kings Court, many students not alerted
Around 1:37 a.m. on Saturday, two men were shot. They are in critical condition at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center as of Saturday afternoon.
With Kenney's Democratic primary win, pressure rises on Penn to pay PILOTs
Former City Councilman Jim Kenney won the Philadelphia Democratic primary for mayor last Tuesday with 55.83 percent of the vote. Kenney has explicitly stated his support for a more rigorous citywide PILOTs program.
Former Fels instructor Jim Kenney wins Democratic mayoral primary
With 98 percent of the vote counted late Tuesday night, Kenney led state Sen. Anthony H. Williams by a comfortable margin, with four other candidates trailing close behind.
Netter Center uses Alumni Weekend to engage the community
Former 1979 Final Four basketball co-captains will host one of the events.
Brunch spots for graduation
There’s no need to sit through the Class of 2015’s graduation on an empty stomach.
Another robbery hits campus, one of nearly 10 this semester
A “strong-arm” robbery prompted a UPenn Alert on Thursday afternoon.
Student recounts experience on Tuesday's Amtrak train as it derailed, killing eight
Engineering junior Josh Pearlstein was seated in the third car of Northeast Regional Train No. 188, which was traveling from Washington, D.C. to New York before it went off the tracks.
Campus groups endorse local candidates
With only a few weeks until the May 19 mayoral primary, Penn political groups have started coalescing around specific candidates.
Cohen on College, Comcast & Connections
From his office on the 52nd floor of the Comcast Center, David L. Cohen has a panoramic view of Philadelphia, the city in which he is so deeply involved. But he insists on heading to the 56th floor to see his favorite view from the skyscraper.
