West Philadelphia
Drexel alums to open fried chicken restaurant at Penn
This October, Wishbone will open in the newly renovated former location of Lee’s Hoagie House, offering a menu that focuses on fried chicken.SEPTA fare increase to go into effect on July 1
Starting July 1, the cash fare for transit services — including the subway, trolleys and buses — will increase from $2 to $2.25, and the cost of a token will increase from $1.55 to $1.80.Penn Design envisions future for closing Philadelphia school buildings
Students in the “Philadelphia School Reuse Studio” course at the School of Design, developed a plan to reuse school Philadelphia school buildings after they close in less than two weeks.
Lee's Hoagie House closes after 28 years
The Lee’s Hoagie House on Penn’s campus closed its doors on Wednesday, although the franchise will still operate in other locations.West Philadelphia public schools face additional budget cuts
To make up a $300 million-plus shortfall, the School Reform Commission passed a bare-bones budget that will force schools to open in the fall without new books or paper and will strip schools of arts, music and athletics programs.
Penn plans to bring new life to South Bank campus
The redevelopment of Penn’s South Bank campus will transform the property into a home for commercial and research facilities tied to the University.
Wawa closes for renovations
An estimated six-week construction project at the Wawa on 38th and Spruce streets began on May 29.Art Along the Avenue of Technology to transform Market Street
Art Along the Avenue of Technology aims to transform the five-block stretch of Market Street between 34th and 39th streets through semi-permanent artwork.'A Better Chance' program celebrates 50th anniversary
On Thursday, members of the ABC community gathered in College Hall for a breakfast to celebrate the program’s 50th anniversary and to honor exceptional contributions to the program.Panel discusses future of UCHS
Wednesday afternoon at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, NBC 10 and Axis Philly, a local nonprofit news and information organization, hosted a panel entitled “What’s Next? A Forum on the Future of University City High School.”Gosnell trial raises issues of media, abortion
Although the jury has yet to return its verdict, the trial of Kermit Gosnell has recently garnered attention from the national media and supporters from both sides of the pro-life, pro-choice divide.City to improve safety measures at 38th and Spruce intersection
The Philadelphia Streets Department is set to install “bumpouts” to make it easier for pedestrians to cross the intersection — which has been plagued by a string of five accidents — by the end of the year.Carjacker in 2010 campus shootout sentenced to prison
Leslie Mosby helped his friend, Karl Sappleton, carjack a car in West Philadelphia just before 3 a.m. on Nov. 21, 2010.
Another student hit at 38th and Spruce streets
An automobile struck a female University student at 38th and Spruce streets on Tuesday morning, marking the fifth accident at the intersection this semester.
Gia Pronto to open at new location Monday
A new and improved Gia Pronto will be opening today, just a few spaces down from the original store. While the new Gia Pronto was supposed to open in the beginning of the year, numerous construction delays set the opening date back.Penn partners with Philadelphia Science Festival
Over 25 different booths fed the curiosity of people with beer, ice cream, liquid nitrogen-dipped marshmallows and a healthy dose of science at the sold-out Philadelphia Science Festival kick-off party yesterday night.New housing development to come to 43rd and Sansom
On the vacant corner of 43rd and Sansom streets, Apartments at Penn, a local real estate company that specializes in student housing, plans to construct a 31-unit housing complex with one- and two-bedroom apartments.