Philadelphia
Fried chicken restaurant Wishbone closes University City location after 10 years
Wishbone offered a menu that included buttermilk battered chicken tenders and wings, mac and cheese, salads, biscuits, vintage sodas, and cornbread, along with an array of homemade dipping sauces.
Court declares need to reform Pennsylvania's public school funding system
Commonwealth Court Judge Renée Cohn Jubelirer ruled on Feb. 7 that Pennsylvania public school funding practices violate students’ rights.
New Clark Park master plan includes increased accessibility, public bathrooms
Friends at Clark Park has been working on the master plan for 18 months and is now halfway through the community engagement phase.
Penn, Philadelphia react to Eagles loss in Super Bowl LVII
Thousands of people gathered as soon as the final whistle blew, and the mood was largely somber and bitter throughout campus and the city.
Protestors disrupt Magill speech at Penn Alumni event, urge Penn to preserve UC Townhomes
After interrupting the event, community members from the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes and other students joined the demonstration as they marched from Huntsman Hall to the UC Townhomes.
'Safety and security is what we do': New chief of Penn Police talks priorities
Williams — who was appointed as the interim chief of police in May 2022 — was announced as the new chief of police on Jan. 17.
Housing Initiative at Penn to receive $600,000 grant to study rental assistance
The study seeks to identify which households received ERA funding and how they were chosen.
Penn-affiliated proton therapy center to open in South Jersey
Penn Medicine is collaborating with the Virtua Voorhees Hospital to establish South Jersey's first proton therapy center, which is set to open this spring.
Judge dismisses objections to Penn Museum plan for burial of human remains
This ruling means that the opposing party – Rutgers professor Lyra Monteiro and community activist Abdul-Aliy Muhammad – are nullified from participating in court procedures.
Court hearing to address future of Black Philadelphians' remains held by Penn Museum
This hearing could help determine the future of remains of Black Philadelphians that have been in the possession of the Penn Museum since 1966.
Progressive Working Families Party announces support for mayoral candidate Helen Gym
The Working Families Party is a grassroots political party that organizes to elect progressive candidates in fourteen states.
National Labor Relations Board alleges Starbucks union busting at 34th and Walnut streets location
In response to a request for comment, Starbucks contested the validity of the complaint in regards to disobeying the NLRA and defended their actions at the Philadelphia locations.
Penn senior charged with alleged assault at 2021 Castle party found not guilty
The senior was accused of injuring a then-Penn sophomore at a party held on Sept. 4, 2021, in the chapter house of his fraternity.
Everything you need to know about the 2023 restaurant scene in University City
Located next to campus, Franklin's Table has welcomed three new eateries. Two additional restaurants recently opened in University City, and several more plan to open by the end of 2023.
Largest life sciences lab in Philadelphia to be built in University City
The JLL Capital Markets loan is expected to create the largest life sciences research and lab building in Greater Philadelphia, adding to Philadelphia’s pre-existing health and biotech scene.
White Dog Cafe celebrates 40 years in University City
On Jan. 10, 1983, Judy Wicks opened the restaurant with a promise to serve organic and seasonal food.
Supremo Food Market closes temporarily due to violations of city health code
The Department of Health was subsequently reinspected Supremo on Jan. 23, and the Cease Operations Order remained in place.
Penn Medicine launches pre-nursing program for high school students
The 25 selected ASPIRE scholars will receive interactive educational sessions, on-site exposure, and mentorship opportunities.
Philadelphia physicians apologize for Holmesburg Prison experiments
The College of Physicians apologized for its affiliation with the Penn dermatology professor who conducted medical experiments on inmates.