Philadelphia
Feeding the less fortunate
What began with filling up to-go boxes in the dining halls and bringing them to homeless people has expanded into More than Pennies — a project dedicated to fighting hunger in Philadelphia.
SEPTA fare hikes uncertain
Despite talk of fare hikes, SEPTA is still far from making any decisions.CHOP healthcare workers allege unfair firings
Nine employees at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia were fired Dec. 4 allegedly for refusing to be vaccinated against influenza.Dental School uses grant money for community outreach
A Penn Dental School initiative aims to provide 120 children with dental sealants by the end of March 2010.Experts discuss homelessness with SP2 students
Tuesday afternoon in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, experts spoke about the problem of homelessness in Philadelphia to a group of Master of Social Work students interning for the Homeless Health Initiative.
Shedding light on foster care in the U.S.
Terrell Crumpton, 20, and Diandre Rodinson, 21, were panelists at a discussion on the child welfare system, homelessness and poverty last night at the Civic House.Lessons from past shape future expansion
Administrators see Penn growing upwards in addition to outwards and are eager to avoid repeating the negative consequences of Penn's westward expansion during the 1960s.Penn works to engage with area
The turning point for Penn’s relationship with its neighbors was the merger of existing programs into the Netter Center for Community Partnerships in 1992. Still, some tension endures.SEPTA strike plan a success
With SEPTA back on track, students and commuters are returning to normalcy in their travels around the city.Uncovering hidden histories
The University's master plan for post-World War II expansion has been a source of historic tension with the surrounding community.SEPTA strike ends, service resumes
The strike of Transit Workers Union Local 234, SEPTA's largest union, has ended. Buses, subways and trolleys are expected to run Monday morning.Woody's owner discusses clubbing in the Gayborhood
Wednesday night at the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center, the Queer Student Alliance hosted Tre Rios — the owner of nightclubs Woody’s Bar, Voyeur and Palmer Social Club — to speak about the life of managing clubs that are “open to all lifestyles.”
Wawa official gives students taste of company's business
Wawa Product Development Director Lynn Hochberg spoke at Steinberg-Dietrich Hall Wednesday as part of the Weiss Tech House’s Innovation Week.Penn responds to SEPTA strike
Penn partnered with Drexel and and the Health System to add a shuttle service to help employees reach campus during the SEPTA strike.Union strike shuts down SEPTA
The early-morning announcement of a strike by SEPTA's largest union halted service on all subway, trolley and bus lines within Philadelphia.Donohue speech spurs rally for climate change
College sophomore Zachary Bell and a small group of Penn students spoke out against the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s attempts to block climate change legislation this Friday at a rally in Center City.With talks, SEPTA avoids strike
Thanks to intervention by Gov. Rendell, Mayor Nutter and U.S. Rep. Brady, workers did not strike, and reportedly are close to a deal with SEPTA management.
Penn groups sing at World Series
Fox invited the Glee Club and Quaker Notes to sing outside Citizens Bank Ballpark before game three of the World Series Saturday night.