The Daily Pennsylvanian analyzed the property values of Penn's real estate holdings in University City using the City of Philadelphia’s property records website.

The University initiative, which is run out of PennPraxis — the applied research arm of the Weitzman School of Design — studies housing conditions in Philadelphia to advise policymakers.

A total of 301 households were randomly selected to participate in the program from the Philadelphia Housing Authority waitlists. 

Senior Columnist Mritika Senthil breaks down how Penn's high rise residences shoehorn students into overpriced, dysfunctional housing.

Columnist Kanishka Agarwal argues that assigned rather than chosen roommates can allow for more authentic connections and personal growth.

Columnist David Tran argues that Penn’s residential college system fails to deliver the community it promises — and how it can be redesigned.

While it may feel easiest to stay close to campus, there are plenty of ways to explore Philadelphia while giving back to the community.

The donation — announced by Penn President Larry Jameson on Sept. 22 — will support a co-director position as well as a postdoctoral fellowship at the Penn Institute for Urban Research. 

Columnist David Tran proposes the closure of 34th and 33rd streets to connect the Engineering School with the heart of campus.