West Philadelphia
Girl Scouts at Penn introduces STEM to young girls
Girls Understanding Technology and Science event on Nov. 23 will host 75 girls from the West Philadelphia Girl Scouts service units.
Residents 'worried' by new Hub construction
Students living on floors four through seven of the Hub I will have obstructed views after construction on Hub 3939 is completed.
Fried chicken restaurant officially opens
Wishbone is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, though Hope hopes for some late-night hours in the weeks to come.
Fried chicken joint opens to customers
Wishbone, a fried chicken restaurant on 40th and Walnut streets, opened briefly for business around noon on Sunday for the first time. It will officially open Monday at 5 p.m.
FroGro clears shelves to prep for changes
As part of Fresh Grocer’s conversion, the supermarket is focusing on ‘removing old inventory, and bringing in new enhanced product offerings,’ such as more gluten free frozen items.
Door to door: walking for education awareness
On Saturday, Penn’s National Society of Black Engineers chapter “walked for education” in an effort to increase the number of black engineers who graduate from four-year institutions.New apartments at 49th and Locust streets will offer shuttle service
To maintain the eight-story building’s security, Croydon Hall Apartments will place as many as 15 security cameras and have someone work the front desk around the clock.
Safety measures delayed at problem intersection
While the Streets Department said in May that bumpouts would be installed by the end of the year, construction is now set to begin in spring 2014.
West Philadelphia artists to open their doors this weekend
The Philadelphia Open Studio Tours typically draw 35,000 people.
Jaywalking an issue at 38th and Spruce
The Division of Public Safety explained that a failure of travelers to follow road safety procedures has played a large role in the problems at the intersection.
Current state of 38th, Spruce improvements unclear
Facilities and Real Estate Services said they currently have no further updates on safety measures at the intersection.
Renovation of 40th St. trolley station: Concrete to green
According to the State of the University City District for 2013-2014, the portal “will be an animated gathering space with abundant sun and shade, trees and plantings with features offering varied ways for diverse users to enjoy and experience the space.”
Celebrating Netter's 20th anniversary with alumni, staff
In honor of the Netter Center’s 20th anniversary, The Daily Pennsylvanian profiled Penn alumni who are currently working at the Netter Center.
HipCityVeg opens in University City
On Friday, the vegetarian and vegan restaurant HipCityVeg opened its doors on 40th Street between Walnut and Locust streets. GALLERY: See the inside.
Collaborative arts projects come to Clark Park
FIGMENT, a participatory arts project, launched its first event in Philadelphia this past Sunday at Clark Park.
Lights, camera, action: Film festival to come to University City
The University is sponsoring the Sight and Soundtrack section of the upcoming 22nd annual Philadelphia Film Festival, which will take place between Oct. 17 and Oct. 27.
D.P. Dough shuts its doors
The calzone eatery closed Sunday because of declining revenue.
DPS ignites fire safety conversation at safety fair
The Division of Public Safety hosted a live side-by-side burn and sprinkler demonstration to raise awareness.Penn Med shows high schoolers careers in medicine
The Penn Medicine High School Pipeline Program began in 2008 as a summer internship but has evolved into a two-year program comprised of internships and college courses.