Philadelphia
Former Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart resigns, announces campaign for mayor
Rhynhart has spent the last five years as the city controller, where she audited the city government and made economic and public-safety recommendations.
Penn grad named Penn Charter's first female head of school
Penn Charter, founded by William Penn, is believed to be the oldest Quaker school globally in the United States.
Philadelphia releases new outdoor dining regulations
The new regulations, which focus on ensuring safety and accessibility, are stricter than the temporary guidelines and limit the number of existing streeteries.
Penn partners with financial wellness institution amid national college loan debate
PeopleJoy can help Penn employees determine their eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program spearheaded by the Biden administration.
A local food rescue nonprofit is distributing millions of free avocados this week
The event, “Avogeddon,” is taking place in FDR Park in South Philadelphia at the corner of S. 20th Street and Pattison Avenue.
Philadelphia Museum of Art workers agree to deal, ending 19 day strike
The strike, which started Sept. 26, worked to address fair wages and health care, according to the PMA Union.
College enrollment continues to decline in the Philadelphia area
Of 32 universities surveyed in the Philly region, 13 reported that they had experienced lower enrollment from last fall.
Wawa will close two of its Center City locations, citing "security challenges"
Wawa spokesperson Lori Bruce said that Wawa has faced “continued safety and security challenges and business factors” which “have made it increasingly difficult to remain open in these two locations."
Penn Museum hosts first event in a series exploring Lenape history on University land
Eighth-year Penn anthropology Ph.D. candidate Justin Reamer gave the lecture which was entitled “The Archeology of Lenapehoking: 12,000 years of Lenape."
Fentanyl-related deaths have continued to rise in Philadelphia since the COVID-19 pandemic
Over the course of 12 months, over ten million used syringes were collected by Prevention Point, a Kensington-based nonprofit.
Philadelphia ranked worst city for drivers in 2022 report
The report ranked 100 American cities based on safety, traffic, average cost of car ownership, and accessibility of vehicles and maintenance.
Campus Apartments plans to construct new headquarters on 41st and Walnut streets by 2026
The project will require leveling two residential buildings already owned by Campus Apartments, including the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house.
Philadelphia apologizes for Penn experiments conducted at Holmesburg Prison
The apology comes 50 years after Penn researchers deliberately exposed Holmesburg prison inmates — the majority of whom were Black – to pharmaceuticals, viruses, fungus, asbestos, and dioxin.
Fels Institute study reports almost 900 Phila. Police Dept. jobs could be performed by civilians
The researchers, Declan Sullivan and Alaynah Tombridge — who both received their Master of Public Administration degrees from Penn in 2021
Nearly a month in, Fossil Free Penn’s encampment continues despite harsh weather conditions
After weathering tough conditions, the encampment remains on College Green and continues to receive organizational support from both local and international climate groups.
Carjackings have increased while homicides have seen a slight decrease
In a meeting with reporters, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner discussed an increase in Philadelphia carjackings with more than 1,000 incidents being reported through the end of September, WHYY reported.
Two College students start tutoring services for children affected by disease, injury
College sophomores Akinkunmi Adio and Alexandra Cordoba started the service and currently manage 25 volunteers.
WeDriveU to support Penn’s on-demand campus shuttles
WeDriveU first began supplanting Penn Transit’s services in 2021, and this contract adds to their initial agreement.
Penn announces actions to address local affordable housing supply amid UC Townhomes sale
Penn will partner with Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, a local community revitalization organization, to provide funding over four years to assist approximately 75 West Philadelphia low-income homeowners.