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GSE lecturer named senior advisor to Haitian Ministry of Education
(12/09/10 7:34am)
Beginning in January, people around the world began donating money to Haiti relief efforts following a devastating earthquake. However, Sharon Ravitch believes the task of revitalizing the country and preparing it for future success will require more than monetary measures.
Grad student names two new dinosaurs
(12/08/10 8:56am)
Roughly 900 dinosaur species have been discovered to date — and a few of owe their names to Penn graduate student Andrew McDonald.
GSE professor appointed to global education advisory board
(12/02/10 9:07am)
In 1983, Madonna’s first hit single, “Holiday,” reminded her fans they “can turn this world around.” Three decades of international fame and nine Grammys later, however, her recent appointment as chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Success For Kids continues to show her dedication to turning this world around.
Professor remembered for his dedication, contributions to Cinema Studies program
(12/01/10 8:10am)
Penn professor John Katz died Friday, Nov. 26 of complications from renal failure. He was 72.
Two-stage plan aims to develop more bicycle-friendly Philadelphia
(11/24/10 8:13am)
For a society increasingly looking for more sustainable ways of living and getting fit, bike riding seems an attractive transit option. However, the current conditions of Philadelphia’s roadways often make it difficult for bicyclists to get around.
Clark Park still under construction
(11/22/10 10:10am)
This Thanksgiving, Penn students and West Philadelphia residents may have many reasons to be thankful, but completed Clark Park renovations will not be one of them.
New South Street Bridge a lifeline for local businesses
(11/11/10 11:20am)
While the two-year reconstruction of the South Street Bridge had many University City residents seeing red, some South Street businesses found it difficult to stay out of the red.
Full-body scans at Philadelphia International Airport get positive reactions
(11/10/10 9:57am)
In January, before the implementation of full-body imaging scans at airport security checkpoints, USA Today published a poll indicating that 78 percent of respondents approved of the use of such security measures. Philadelphia International Airport is now among the 65 airports using this technology, and reactions remain positive.
Houston Hall polling busy during lunch rush
(11/02/10 10:41pm)
The salad bar wasn’t the only place in Houston Hall featuring longer lines during the lunchtime rush.
In Philadelphia, illegal immigration a non-issue
(11/02/10 9:28am)
In many towns and cities across the United States, there has developed a population of illegal immigrants living in the shadows. Philadelphia is no exception.
Cash, convenience can dictate dining
(10/26/10 8:09am)
For many Americans, convenience often reigns supreme in deciding what’s for dinner. And for plenty of Penn students as well as other community members, the task of cooking a meal can seem daunting compared to walking to 40th Street to grab a quick bite to eat.
Proposed Pa. law to expand home-defense rights
(10/21/10 6:13am)
Many people accept as proverbial truth that a man’s house is his castle, but there is less consensus about the means he can use to protect it.
On Baltimore, $1 is all it takes
(10/14/10 7:30am)
Students who may have spent a little too much money over fall break need not worry about where to look for inexpensive Thursday evening entertainment — Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll is back.
Sustainable center opens doors
(10/06/10 8:55am)
At Tuesday’s dedication ceremony for the Morris Arboretum’s new Horticultural Center in Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood, lead donor Dorrance Hamilton remarked, “Thirty years is a long time to dream.”
Local entreprenuer aims to attract students to West Phila. businesses
(10/05/10 5:58am)
A common assumption among first-year Penn students, perpetuated by the theme song of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, is that West Philadelphia is a dangerous place. However, local businesses work hard to debunk the negative connotations associated with the neighborhood’s name and offer students a more individualized experience than they might find if they travel east toward Center City.
New Science Center building to be complete by 2012
(09/28/10 9:25am)
Construction on a new University City Science Center building, at 38th and Market streets, is slated to begin by the end of the year and be completed by May 2012, according to Science Center spokeswoman Jeanne Mell.
Students plan study to analyze 'networked life'
(09/27/10 7:04am)
Young people who have grown up in the information age can hardly imagine what a Saturday night would be like if they were unable to text message or call their friends. The very idea causes a degree of stress for Penn students — or so College juniors Ricky Lurito and Jared Waxman hypothesize.
Locals grow on shared farm
(09/24/10 7:16am)
West Philadelphia residents who are accustomed to hearing the “buy local” mantra are increasingly offered opportunities to “grow local” as well.
Phila. workers could lose jobs if Way to Work program is not extended
(09/23/10 7:45am)
Thousands of Philadelphia workers are at risk of losing their jobs if the “Way to Work Philadelphia!” program, sponsored by federal aid money, is not extended by Sept. 30.