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Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner impeachment trial indefinitely halted
In November, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives originally voted to impeach Krasner largely along party lines.
Students for the Preservation of Chinatown plan to focus on Penn's ties to proposed 76ers stadium
SPOC is working to mobilize college students in the Philadelphia area against the plans for a new 76ers arena in Chinatown.
McDonald’s officially closes to make way for redevelopment into new Penn office building
Construction of the redeveloped property, which will cost around $35 million, is expected to begin early this year and conclude by fall 2024.
Annual MLK symposium to include service events, 1619 Project lecture
The symposium begins with the MLK Day of Service kickoff breakfast at Houston Hall.
Five Guys finally opens location next to Quad after over a year of delays
The delayed opening date of mid-December was pushed back once more to Jan. 12, when the location finally began welcoming customers.
New University City food hall to open in fall 2023, welcoming 16 vendors
The food hall will open in fall of 2023 and will feature 16 food and beverage vendors.
United By Blue closes temporarily after inspection finds mice droppings, 13 health violations
The coffee shop reopened on Jan. 9 following a third reinspection by the Department of Public Health.
Year in Review: Students advocate for change on Penn's campus, Philadelphia, and abroad
Penn community members protested University's role in gentrification around West Philadelphia.
Year in Review: Midterm elections drive Penn community to the polls, political causes
The DP’s political coverage this year followed how the Penn community reacted to this year’s biggest moments in local and federal politics.
Philadelphia City Council approves permanent 10 p.m. curfew for teens
Over the summer, the rule was enforced in the city and was framed as a way to keep children safe during the gun violence crisis.
Campus Apartments releases updated plans for planned building at 41st and Walnut Streets
The new building, which is expected to be completed in 2026, will be eleven stories and house the company headquarters, additional office spaces, and 136 apartments, including a penthouse level.
Penn graduate, former Councilmember Helen Gym launches run for Philadelphia mayor
If elected, Gym, who was also the first Asian American woman to serve on the City Council, would be the first female mayor of Philadelphia.
At long last, Five Guys plans to open on Penn's campus in mid-December
The new Five Guys location replaces Beijing Restaurant, which closed its Spruce Street location in September 2020.
Delco Steaks, Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea to open at Franklin's Table on Penn's campus
Delco Steaks will open on Dec. 5, while Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea, a boba tea chain, has a target opening date of mid-January.
Penn juniors launch Road2Research, a student-run initiative aimed at high schoolers
The program partnered with Vaux Big Picture High School and Paul Robeson High School to amass a pilot cohort of 15 students.
Brother of 1985 MOVE bombing victims sues Penn, City of Philadelphia for mishandling of remains
The suit, which was filed in the Common Pleas Court, accused the city and University of tortious interference with a dead body and inflicting emotional distress.
Pew Charitable Trusts report finds pandemic job loss in Phila. impacted low and middle-wage jobs
According to the report, the largest job losses during the pandemic have been in the office and administrative support sector.
Philadelphia approves Powelton Village as a historic district
Now that it has been given the historic district designation, its buildings will be protected from further demolition and exterior modification.
Pennsylvania House impeaches Phila. DA Larry Krasner for soft crime policies
The Republican-run House impeached Krasner, a Democrat, by a vote of 107-85, mostly along party lines for his policies’ contribution to “record levels of violent crime” in Philadelphia.