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Brian Goldman | Preventing an unfree press
Newspapers are not going anywhere anytime soon. What I fear, however, is that the information within those papers, here in Philadelphia, will no longer tell the entire truth or even pretend to. Our view of the world will be narrowed, impaired and propagandized.
Sara Brenes-Akerman | Reconciling a tale of two cities
Costa Rica’s status as a tourist’s paradise has made it a divided country — one that leads a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde type of existence.Nutter's re-election reinforces Penn, Philadelphia bond
The re-election of Philadelphia Mayor and 1979 Wharton graduate Michael Nutter means another four years of positive relationships between Penn the city, administrators and students agree.Election day arrives in Philadelphia
Today, Penn students registered to vote in Philadelphia will have a chance to have a say in the future of the city. For some, the decisions they make on election day will out last their time at Penn. INTERACTIVE: Who’s running in Philadelphia?Philadelphia Film Society finds place at Penn
Filmadelphia celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and according to Madison Cairo, Annenberg Center director of operations and special artistic initiatives, 63 screenings — just over half of the festival — will be held in facilities owned by the University.Penn graduate fills School District superintendent spot
Leroy Nunery — a Penn parent, graduate and faculty member — was appointed acting chief executive officer and superintendent of the Philadelphia School District just before the start of the academic year.Penn Park marks eastern frontier
Bounded by the cement and steel of urban traffic ways, Penn Park — which opened to fireworks and celebration on Sept. 15 — marks a historical development in Penn’s eastward expansion.Philadelphia curfew extended again
Philadelphia Mayor and 1979 Wharton graduate Michael Nutter has extended the weekend curfew once again to discourage violent flash mobs.Penn Police unfazed by prospect of future flash mobs
A city-wide curfew designed to limit the number of violent flash mobs is likely to end in a few days, but Penn Police aren’t fazed by the prospect of flash mob appearances on campus.City curfew spares NSO
Incoming freshmen need not worry that the temporary 9 p.m. Philadelphia curfew will interfere with New Student Orientation.New Philadelphia curfew may impact young Penn students
A newly-enforced curfew in Philadelphia led to the apprehension of dozens of juveniles this past weekend.
Hurricane Irene leaves Penn mostly unscathed
Despite fearsome predictions and precautionary measures, Hurricane Irene left the Penn campus relatively undamaged.
SEPTA sees highest ridership in 22 years
Passengers took 334 million trips using the service's system of buses, trains and trolleys in the 2011 fiscal year.
Bike store to open near Penn
A bicycle shop will move into the property that has been empty since Strikes Bowling Lounge vacated it last year.School of Social Policy wins $250K grant for culture database
The NEA awarded a $250,000 Our Town grant last week to a group that includes Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice to develop a Creative Assets Mapping Database for Philadelphia.Wharton alums purchase 76ers
A group of investors, led by 1986 Wharton graduate Joshua Harris, will pay approximately $280 million to purchase the Philadelphia 76ers basketball franchise.
Philadelphia continues to support Japan
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter presented Ambassador of Japan Shigeyuki Hiroki with a check for $230,000 from the Philadelphia-Japan Disaster Relief Fund on Friday.Wharton grads may buy 76ers
A group of investors that includes two Wharton graduates may buy 90 percent of the Philadelphia 76ers for $280 million.
University City brews with excitement
Night Market Philadelphia, inspired by street markets throughout Asia, will come to University City Thursday night.