West Philadelphia
Local residents plan to appeal court decision for former 40th and Pine mansion
After Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Ellen Ceisler ruled on April 9 that the historic mansion on the corner of 40th and Pine streets could be demolished, the lawyer representing a group of neighborhood residents said they plan to appeal the ruling.West Philly libraries, key to student success, struggle to exist
Volunteers work to reopen school libraries.A new pipeline to healthcare careers
College junior Samantha Freedman started a cardiology program at West High SchoolBringing imaginary art to reality
From March 21 to May 1, Slought's Patarchitecure exhibit — which includes designs by eight PennDesign students — will be open to the public.Judge upholds decision allowing demolition of local landmark
A state court upheld a decision to allow Penn to demolish an historic landmark at 40th and Pine streets in order to build new graduate housing.Upcoming West Philly rapper inspired by hometown
Sterling Duns, a West Philadelphia rapper who is also in indie pop band Futurmama, is an up and coming artist trying to turn his passion for music into a career.Delayed opening for development at 40th and Sansom
Penn students will have to wait a few more months for the pizza, frozen yogurt and donuts promised on 40th and Sansom streets.
Liquor police: 'Our presence was requested'
Officers from the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement will patrol campus this Fling at the request of the Division of Public Safety.Penn releases contingency plan in case of SEPTA strike
Penn Transit Services has released a SEPTA Strike Contingency Plan outlining what Penn will do if SEPTA goes on strike.
Penn partnership helps teach financial literacy at the Lea School
A course on adult financial literacy taught by Professor of Strategic Management Keith Weigelt is a recent partnership between him, the Netter Center for Community Partnerships and the Lea School.Students and the City: Penn team wins millennial retention competition
A Penn team's plan for a student housing co-op was selected on Friday by city officials as the winning idea in a competition seeking to find ways to attract millennials to and keep them in Philadelphia.Development across from Clark Park awaits zoning board approval
While plans are becoming concrete, construction is still months away for the development coming to 43rd Street and Baltimore Avenue.Students compete to improve millennial retention in Philadelphia
Ten Penn students are competing in the inaugural year of the Philadelphia Public Policy Case Competition.Grad students refurbish homes in West Philadelphia
Graduate students from Wharton, PennDesign and other graduate schools — 75 students in total — volunteered for Rebuilding Together Philadelphia by providing essential repairs to homes on the 37th and 38th streets on Fairmount Avenue and the surrounding neighborhood.Joke Issue: Finding Memo's: Mexican restaurant to come to campus
Don Memo Mexican Restaurant will be coming to campus next month, the University announced Sunday.Three students to run for local ward committees
Three Penn students, two Democrats and one Republican, are running for seats on their respective party’s local ward committees, according to ward committee leaders.Activists consider lawsuit against Pa. over school funding
The Education Law Center, a legal advocacy organization in Pennsylvania, and the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia are strongly considering a lawsuit against the state within the next few months.Urban farm to open in West Philadelphia
Located at 4912 Baltimore Ave., Greensgrow West will be the first expansion of Greensgrow Farms, located in Kensington, Pennsylvania.