Philadelphia
Protestors rally for Climate Action Day
During International Day of Climate Action last Saturday, 4,800 rallies were held in 181 countries around the world to raise awareness for “350” — legislation that would require our world to reduce the rate of carbon dioxide to that which our environment can actually sustain.SEPTA forms Youth Advisory Council
The Council, a panel of students from area universities and high schools, is to serve as the transit organization’s “primary outreach” to students.Phila. ranked as top city for bicycle commuters
According to the The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2008 American Community Survey, Philadelphia ranked first among the 10 largest American cities for bicycle commuters.Penn gets top rank for outreach
Penn has been ranked as a number one “Best Neighbor” college in the country for its outreach to the West Philadelphia community.Asian-American film festival features screenings, discussions
The International House was abuzz this weekend as the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival kicked off its second year of community-focused cinematic sponsorship.
Wild things: there is one in all of us
Last night, the Rosenbach Museum hosted a gallery talk and tour about Sendak’s renown picture book, lead by Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator Patrick Rodgers.Campus Apartments to offer flu shots for residents
Campus Apartments, in conjunction with the Visiting Nurse Associations of America, will offer seasonal flu shots to its residents.University seeks to build more bridges with community partnerships
While Penn’s relationship with the West Philadelphia community has been tumultuous in the past, last night a group of community leaders and educators discussed Penn’s recent focus on interacting positively with its neighbor.Phila. will receive $10.9 million to hire 50 police officers
Philadelphia will receive $10.9 million over the next three years to hire 50 police officers as part of a series of grants by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Ringing in the Rotunda’s 10th birthday
From a live silk screening to a rap about a “master penis,” the Rotunda celebrated its 10th birthday with extravagant performances and art exhibitions.Increase in city taxes will likely not have big impact on spending habits
The City plans to raise taxes in order to close the budget gap and balance the City's finances
Parks to bloom in parking spots around city
Parking in Philadelphia will be a little harder to come by today, as local spaces citywide are turned into micro parks.Parks to bloom in parking spots around city
Parking in Philadelphia will be a little harder to come by today, as local spaces citywide are turned into micro parks.Bikes, cars and pedestrians share the road
Anyone who has almost been run down by a bike on Locust Walk will appreciate the new signs reminding everyone they cannot ride their bicycles on the core of campus from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.C-SPAN bus stops at 36th and Walnut
The bus, which stopped at the corner of 36th and Walnut streets for two hours yesterday morning, has been to all 50 states, said C-SPAN spokesman Rodee Schneider. The bus and its crew are part of C-SPAN’s charge to “try to connect with folks across the country,” Schneider said.
