Upcoming West Philly rapper inspired by hometown
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Delayed opening for development at 40th and Sansom
(04/09/14 11:59pm)
Penn students will have to wait a few more months for the pizza, frozen yogurt and donuts promised at 40th and Sansom streets.
Students and the City: Penn team wins millennial retention competition
(04/06/14 6:58pm)
Three Penn students believe that student housing co-ops will keep millennials in Philadelphia, and they’re about to get a few minutes of Mayor Michael Nutter’s time to convince him that they’re right.
Development across from Clark Park awaits zoning board approval
(04/03/14 6:45pm)
Although plans are becoming more concrete, construction is still months away for the restaurant and residences coming to 43rd Street and Baltimore Avenue.
Students compete to improve millennial retention in Philadelphia
(04/02/14 10:23pm)
Philadelphia believes that millennials will change the world. That’s why it’s looking to keep as many as possible in the city.
Helen Gym to receive White House honors
(03/31/14 10:54pm)
Since coming to Philadelphia 28 years ago, 1993 College graduate Helen Gym has been praised as one of the most prominent city activists.
Joke Issue: Penn's new effort to get students to cum together
(03/30/14 9:12pm)
Think the Power Down Challenge was a blast? Well, get ready to explode with the next great Penn tradition: the Get It Up Challenge, sponsored by the Office of Recreational Gatherings and Sexual Management.
Activists consider lawsuit against Pa. over school funding
(03/27/14 1:19am)
The School District of Philadelphia says it needs $195 million to function next year.
High impact philanthropy makes the most of each dollar
(03/24/14 9:25pm)
Everyday, Katherina Rosqueta works on solving the “million dollar question” — if you have a million dollars, how do you spend them so they do the most good?
SEPTA to install elevators at 40th Street Station
(03/03/14 11:51pm)
After years of community advocacy, SEPTA will finally install elevators at the 40th Street Station.
Drexel to purchase University City High School
(02/27/14 11:37pm)
University City High School, which enrolled 655 students last school year, closed last June along with 22 other Philadelphia schools.
Four reasons why Penn Alexander is important
(02/27/14 7:37pm)
Today is the last day for parents to register their children in the enrollment lottery for the Penn Alexander School, located at 42nd and Spruce streets.
Philadelphia cuisine comes to campus
(02/16/14 10:27pm)
On Thursday, students will eat their way around Philadelphia — without leaving campus.
New food truck to open in March
(02/12/14 1:53am)
Barbara Devan has big plans.
Fine Arts professor dies of heart failure
(02/10/14 1:14am)
Fine Arts professor Terry Adkins died of heart failure on Friday, Feb. 7. He was 60.
Two grad school health programs to leave Penn
(02/06/14 12:42am)
Two prestigious health programs at Penn have scheduled their departures.
Penn alumna, founder of Moral Voices dies
(02/03/14 9:49pm)
Anne Heyman, a 1982 College graduate and member of the Penn Hillel National Board of Governors, died in a horseback riding accident on Friday. She was 52.
West Philadelphia school library enjoys renaissance
(02/03/14 12:11am)
Samuel B. Huey Elementary School Principal John Spencer first met Barbara Smith, a volunteer for one of the kindergarten classes, in 2011. Smith was on a mission to restore the school’s library, which had been closed for more than 20 years.
Questioning enrollment at Penn-funded school
(01/28/14 1:13am)
Parents have gone to great lengths, including standing in line for days in the cold, to enroll their children in a high-performing and highly competitive Penn-funded public school. But a potential mayoral candidate may have used political connections to get his kids into Penn Alexander, despite the fact that he lives miles away.
Taste of West Philly: Pound Cake Heaven opens
(01/23/14 11:44pm)
A new bakery close to campus makes it easy for students to get homemade cakes without leaving Philly.