Philadelphia
Penn Police sensitivity trainings aim to combat excessive use of force
Seven cases involving the use of excessive force and violation of civil rights have been filed against the Penn Police force since 2012.
Beyond blackness
Many African and African-American students at Penn believe that the black community is unified because of a shared experience of living as a black person in America — not because black people constitute a homogenized group with assumed similarities beyond the color of their skin.
Less than a month until Primary Day, Kenney shows a strong lead in Philly mayor's race
The former City Councilman At-Large has an even more decisive lead in endorsements than in the polls.
Ex-offenders pitch business ideas in PREP final presentations
Six of the ex-offenders, referred to as "clients," presented business pitches to SP2 professors in the culmination of the PREP program on Saturday.
Philly rolls out bike share program near campus
With a number of cities across the country implementing bike share programs, Philadelphia is following suit.
Mayoral debate takes a turn for the negative
With less than a month until the primary election, a Democratic mayoral debate on Thursday took a harsh tone.
SEPTA budget rises, but card system unlikely to replace coins
SEPTA is looking to implement a number of improvements in the 2015-2016 fiscal year, but it seems as though the long-awaited Key program will not be one of them.
Penn students create community service based writing seminar
Two Penn students have taken their coursework beyond the classroom and put a new spin on the Critical Writing Seminar in the process.
Fling alcohol citations down over 90 percent from last year
This Spring Fling, the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement officers checked issued only two citations for underage drinking — down from 35 during last year’s Fling.
Disinterest in local politics puts "Civic Ivy" title in question
At Penn, student groups engage in issue-related advocacy but rarely turn out to vote.
West Phila. center helps launch local restaurants
A center close to campus is behind new and healthy options popping up on GrubHub.
Two Penn profs. do double time as teachers in Philly schools
Two full-time teachers at Powel Elementary School moonlight as Penn professors.
A month until the primaries, endorsements are telling in Philadelphia mayor's race
Six Democratic candidates are vying to win the Democratic primary on May 19, and the race remains wide open.Rachel Levine kicks off Lambda Grads' day of silence
On April 16, Levine spoke at an event held by Lambda Grads, the LGBT organization for graduate students. Her speech commenced the Day of Silence organized by the Lambda Grads, in which participants remained silent for all of Friday.
TD Bank robbery could be connected to 10 other recent cases
On April 9, Penn and Philadelphia police responded to a robbery alarm at the TD Bank located at 3737 Walnut Street.
Pixar animator talks 'Inside Out' behind the scenes
On April 17, Disney Pixar’s Inside Out animator Dan Holland spoke to the Penn and Drexel University student body, presenting them with an overview of the film’s storyline, his contributions and challenges he faced in creating the animation of this major animated movie.
Candidates for Philly public office have many ties to Penn
On May 20, Philadelphia voters will head to the polls to select their primary candidates for Mayor and City Council.
Penn involved in ongoing Ebola efforts
Amy Gutmann chairs the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, which released a report on Ebola.
Students join Fight for $15 minimum wage movement
An estimated 3,000 students from Drexel, Penn, Temple and other colleges stood in front of McDonald's and marched down to the Market Street Bridge.
