Penn students joined more than 100 Philadelphians in Chinatown on Wednesday evening to honor the victims of the fatal shootings that targeted Asian Americans in three Atlanta spas on March 16.
FEMA vaccination clinic administers thousands of doses in first day open
Older adults, restaurant employees, and high-risk individuals were among the first group of individuals to receive the vaccine.
These Pennsylvania schools are planning to return to in-person learning in fall 2021
Several schools in Pennsylvania have already announced their plans to hold classes in-person this fall and return to normal campus life, while Penn has yet to announce a decision.
Penn Leads the Vote encourages students to campaign for positions in May municipal election
PLTV, a nonpartisan group, is gearing up to get Penn students to run for three of the five positions that are responsible for running local polling places: two inspectors and one judge of election.
FEMA vaccination clinic administers thousands of doses in first day open
Older adults, restaurant employees, and high-risk individuals were among the first group of individuals to receive the vaccine.
These Pennsylvania schools are planning to return to in-person learning in fall 2021
Several schools in Pennsylvania have already announced their plans to hold classes in-person this fall and return to normal campus life, while Penn has yet to announce a decision.
Penn alumni lead public banking movement to address racial disparities, take on Wall Street
Those who support public banking believe it could address issues ranging from racial justice to climate change and the power of big finance.
Philadelphia eases COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor dining and sporting events
Restaurants may now have six people per table outdoors and professional sports teams are allowed to have spectators at a limited capacity.
Temple plans for an on-campus fall 2021 semester
Temple also plans to re-open residence halls, dining halls, academic buildings, and athletic and recreational facilities in the fall.
Philadelphia schools will reopen next week for eligible pre-K through second grade students
Starting on Monday, 53 elementary schools in the Philadelphia School District will allow eligible pre-K through second grade students to attend in-person classes twice a week.
Here's how to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Philadelphia
Anyone living or working in Philadelphia can demonstrate interest in getting the vaccine through a form at the city’s sign-up page or by calling the city’s COVID-19 call center.
White House to open mass vaccination clinic in Philadelphia this week
The new clinic has the potential to double the number of vaccine doses administered in Philadelphia each week.
From the LOVE statue to Chinatown: New club helps students complete their Penn bucket lists
The club, Penn Bucket, will host events for its members that lead them to venture outside of the “Penn bubble” and explore Philadelphia.
Philadelphia faces $450 million budget deficit after financial hardship caused by COVID-19
City officials projected that Philadelphia will soon only have enough money in its reserves to run the city for three days.
Philadelphia will likely not expand COVID-19 vaccine access until April
The city anticipates it may finish vaccinating residents by the end of July.
Projects for Progress will award $100,000 to fund proposals directly impacting Philadelphia
Project proposals must directly address at least one of three objectives: eradicating or reducing systematic racism, achieving educational equity, or reducing health disparities.
Penn grad steps in as general manager of Reading Terminal Market amid financial trouble
Annie Allman, a 1988 College graduate, hopes to utilize her previous experience in marketing to increase foot traffic at the Philadelphia institution.
Penn Medicine and Black faith leaders lead COVID-19 vaccination clinic in West Philadelphia
Around 20% of Saturday's vaccines were reserved for those who lacked internet access to register online for an appointment.
Here’s what Penn’s political groups are planning for the spring — virtually and on campus
Four of Penn's political groups detail how they are gearing up for a hybrid approach to event-hosting and community building this semester.
Smokey Joe’s reopens with stricter policies after forced closure due to COVID-19 violations
Smokey Joe’s, which normally welcomes throngs of Penn students in a night, has reopened with tighter restrictions in place after enduring nearly a week of temporary forced closure.


















