Articles by Caroline Meuser
04/17/13 6:07pm
Philadelphia tourism focuses on local preferences
The Philadelphia Neighborhoods campaign highlights 14 appealing areas all within a 15-minute walk or ride from Center City hotels. 04/15/13 10:45pm
Students continue Tyga discussion after Fling
Though Fling weekend is over, talk of Tyga’s controversial lyrics is not. 04/14/13 8:04pm
City planners to present draft of University Southwest District Plan
As a part of the comprehensive plan for the city’s future, Philadelphia2035 separated Philadelphia into 18 districts and aims to improve each one according to community needs and suggestions. 04/07/13 10:46pm
Affordable Housing Grants will fund new projects in Philadelphia
Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Pa.) announced that $960,000 in Affordable Housing Grants would be awarded to sponsors of building projects that will house veterans, homeless families and the mentally ill. 03/25/13 10:07pm
The Porch at 30th Street Station reaches out to students
As University City brightens in the coming months, one of its unique public areas is also springing to life. 02/27/13 11:25pm
Campus retail through time
Though it often seeks new innovation, Penn’s campus holds true to certain long-standing traditions — even those in the realm of retail. 02/07/13 12:33am
New upscale housing option targets grad students
On Tuesday night, Brandywine Realty Trust along with Campus Crest Communities, Inc. and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital announced they will collaboratively develop a new student housing building called The Grove at Cira Centre South. The building will be located at 30th and Chestnut streets and is expected to be complete by fall 2014. 01/17/13 10:18pm
Student groups adapt to Philadelphia school district changes
The Philadelphia public school system is undergoing some changes — changes that are rightfully capturing the attention of some service groups at Penn. 12/09/12 10:07pm
Police provide holiday shopping tips
However, the Philadelphia Police Department, along with Penn’s Division of Public Safety, has issued several holiday shopping tips to remind students to practice cautio 12/06/12 7:09pm
Cab payment techniques, rules come into question
The Philadelphia Parking Authority mandated a law in 2005 stating that all taxicabs in Philadelphia are required to accept credit cards 12/03/12 10:33pm
HUP crime on the decline for 2012
Total crime is down 21 percent in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for Jan. to Dec. 2012 as compared to 2011, according to the Division of Public Safety. 11/28/12 11:56pm
Crime Log | Nov. 15 - Nov. 20
A look at crime in the past week. 11/27/12 8:18pm
Caroline Meuser | A family in my chapter
My living experience has proven itself valuable in more ways than I had expected. 11/26/12 12:29am
Division of Public Safety earns top ranking again
For the sixth year in a row, the Division of Public Safety ranks first in safety and security, according to Security Magazine. 11/25/12 9:33pm
Drexel University takes steps to develop Schuylkill Rail Yards
Drexel University is taking essential steps towards developing this land by initiating a feasibility study of the area. The university-funded, $1 million-plus study is being done collaboratively with Amtrak and SEPTA, which own most of the land. 11/14/12 10:20pm
Overall October crime rises from last year
Crime increased by 25 percent this October, with the number of all incidents rising from 67 in October 2011 to 84 in October 2012. 11/12/12 8:36pm
Philadelphia Police Department faces restructuring
Most of these shifts are occurring due to reorganization, promotions and retirements of high-ranking officials. 11/08/12 12:28am
Crime Log | Oct. 25 - Nov. 1
A round up of crime for the week of Oct. 25 to Nov. 1. 11/07/12 11:10pm
Certain stores around campus are more popular among thieves
According to Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush, retail theft tends to center around both of the CVS locations on campus, American Apparel and Urban Outfitters. 10/31/12 10:23pm