Philadelphia
First of three public hearings held on medical marijuana legalization
The hearing was held at Pennsylvania Hospital, one of Penn Medicine’s medical facilities.
Penn prepares to 'Swipe Out Hunger'
Swipe Out Hunger, a national organization that combats food insecurity by encouraging college students to donate leftover meal swipes, will officially launch at Penn on Wednesday.
ABCS Summit highlights unique courses during advanced registration
The Netter Center for Community Partnerships held its 12th annual ABCS Summit at the Shotel Dubin Auditorium in Penn Hillel.
Conference explores holistic approaches to education
While teachers and administrators often focus on student's academic needs, a conference this weekend focused more on how to address students' needs as people.
Penn-led health fair provides free services to West Philly
This past weekend, a number of Penn students went out into the West Philly community in order to provide services to others. Many returned with the realization that the community had provided a great service to them.
City Councilman proposes resolution for U.'s to pay PILOTs
The push for PILOTs has gone from Penn President Amy Gutmann's house to City Hall.
Penn Police join procession for fallen officer Robert Wilson III
Wilson, 30, was shot at a North Philadelphia GameStop during an attempted robbery Thursday afternoon.
Former Wharton dean named Philly Fed president
On Monday, Harker — currently the president of the University of Delaware — was named the next president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, effective July 1.
Philly launches bike sharing program
The city of Philadelphia will be launching its very own bike-sharing program this spring, akin to those already running in New York City and Washington, D.C. Unique to Philly will be the pricing scheme and, hopefully, the incomes of the customer base.
Governor fires Chairman of School Reform Commission following charter approvals
The decision comes after the SRC approved applications for five new charter schools. Wolf had urged Green to deny all applications.
Trustees approve Pennovation Center design
The Pennovation Center will contain space for entrepreneurs and startups from both inside and outside Penn.
Lawsuit filed against Phila. school district and teachers' union
The suit opposes a contract stipulation that lets teachers work for the union while remaining on the district's payroll.
PennDesign prof. part of effort to save local church
The architect of St. Peter's Church also designed Fisher Fine Arts.
Mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham addresses 'flip-flopping' on marijuana at Penn Dems event
Abraham is the second candidate to visit Penn this month, following Former City Councilman Jim Kenney’s visit last Tuesday.
Young Quakers program kicks off sports mentorship
Penn President Amy Gutmann helped announce the launch of the Young Quakers Community Athletics Program on Franklin Field Thursday evening.
Jim Kenney resigns from City Council, eyes mayoral bid
The longtime councilman’s resignation marks the last step before Kenney officially enters the 2015 mayoral race.Guest Column by Luke Messac | Three steps for our new governor
For too long, the uninsured have gone without life-saving medical treatment or lived in fear of bankruptcy. Survivors fleeing abuse have been forced to sleep in the streets after their last lifeline of state assistance was cut off. The recently laid-off have waited in vain for help at County Assistance Offices.
Penn researchers and teachers are partnering to improve schools
The first meeting between the Graduate School of Education and the School District of Philadelphia was held yesterday as part of the Shared Solutions research partnership announced in September. The mini-conference held at the School District headquarters brought together about 100 teachers, administrators and community members to discuss current strategies and possible improvements for the district’s school reform efforts.
With high Phila. principal turnover, GSE preps new school leaders
Before he became a Philadelphia public school principal, Ted Domers learned about how other school leaders ? from private, public and parochial schools ?
