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Off-campus apartment complex Hamilton Court sold for $87 million
Hamilton Court contains 103 units, with a total of 295 student beds, and 21,400 square feet of retail space. The sale of the complex represents a record price per unit of over $800,000.
West Philadelphia Skills Initiative receives $3.5 million to expand employment training programs
WPSI has provided resources, job placement, and training for underemployed and unemployed West Philadelphia residents since 2009. Pew's donation will contribute to expanding WPSI’s reach in the city.
Proposed 76ers stadium sparks fears of gentrification in Chinatown
The stadium is proposed to be built at 11th and Market streets inside the Fashion District, due to the team's lease with Wells Fargo Center ending in 2031.
Penn to serve as co-host of History of Science Society, funding opportunities for students
The Science History Institute will be the society’s headquarters, providing space for onsite programming, and Penn will fund mentorship and work opportunities for students with the society’s executive office.
Former Philadelphia congressman pleads guilty to election fraud
Myers, who worked as a campaign consultant following his Congressional career, will now face up to 20 years in prison.
Philadelphia concludes yearlong investigation on mishandling of MOVE bombing victims' remains
The report gives 16 recommendations to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health following the mishandling of the bombing.
Penn union wins better contract after protesting unfair wages, mistreatment of housekeepers
The new agreement will give housekeepers, hard surface custodians, and transportation workers an annual raise of 3.5% to 4% a year, ensuring that all workers will make $28.68 an hour by 2026.
Insomnia Cookies relocates headquarters to Center City, establishing a hub for 'cookievation'
The cookie company will relocate its headquarters to a 26,000-square-foot building at 1 S. Broad St., across from City Hall.
‘It was high panic’: Penn students present at Philadelphia Fourth of July shooting recount
Several students present at the fireworks display recounted their experiences during and after the shooting to The Daily Pennsylvanian.
14-year-old boy last seen near Franklin Field missing
The 14-year-old is 5-foot-6, 120 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Police ask anyone with possible information about his whereabouts to contact them at 215-686-3183 or 911.
Celebrating Fourth of July in Philadelphia? Here’s What to Do.
To celebrate Independence Day, Philadelphia will be offering a number of free events, including fireworks, parades, and concerts.
No-waste delivery service founded by Wharton grads expands to Atlanta
The Rounds, a "zero waste" delivery service founded in Philadelphia by Wharton graduate students, expands to Atlanta.PA local districts struggle as state special education funding drops
A report finds Pennsylvania is increasingly underfunding special education, placing a burden on already underfunded districts such as Philadelphia
Philadelphia Pride March celebrates 50 years of Pride with new leadership and focus
The Philadelphia Pride March on June 5 sought to bring joy to the LGBTQ community amid a growing amount of anti-LGBTQ sentiment from politicians in Pennsylvania and across the country.
Pennovation Works announces new $365 million facility to expand life sciences hub
The building will dedicate 387,000 square to biological research, and 68,000 square feet to biomanufacturing.
Mayor Kenney names two appointees for Philadelphia school board
Kenney chose the two appointees from a group of eight finalists and 62 total applicants.
Phila. Streets Department creates unit to make roads more accessible three years after lawsuit
In hopes of settling a 2019 lawsuit, Philadelphia's Streets Department is adding a 13-person team to address potholes, cracked sidewalks, and non-ADA compliant curb cuts and ramps.
Philadelphia Museum of Art appoints Sasha Suda as new director
Suda will officially begin her role as director of the 145-year-old museum on September 21.