Many students and community members packed the Fresh Grocer to buy last minute food and water in preparation for the storm. On Sunday afternoon, many waited in line for up to an hour.
Photos of The Week 10/8-10/12
Guests gathered at Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar in an invite-only preview party, where they sampled cocktails and
appetizers. The restaurant will open to the public Sunday night and will host a public preview party a few weeks later.
Renovations to 1920 Commons were officially unveiled to the Penn community Wednesday.
Jay-Z and Drake perform their sets on stage and concertgoers watch on at one of the three stages set up at this weekend’s Made in America Festival. This was the first time the Benjamin Franklin Parkway hosted a ticketed event. More than 80,000 people attended. >> Read more on page 7.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Penn football team with photos from their annual media day, held on Monday, August 27 at Franklin Field. The Red and Blue sported their new red alternate jerseys.
Philadelphia celebrates the independence of America with week-long festivities!
Photos of Penn’s 256th Commencement ceremony.
Homewood Suites, owned by Hilton Hotels and Resorts, will have a soft opening May 1 with operations fully open to the public. The hotel, located at 4109 Walnut St., broke ground in December 2010. The 11-story building houses 136 suites with bedrooms and kitchenettes. The dining room seats about 50. Other amenities include a fitness center, an indoor pool and hot tub and a sweet shop in the main lobby that will serve snacks, milk and frozen dinners.
