The city government has created a new unit called the Policy and Analysis Center to mediate relationships between city executives, a broad population of welfare researchers and members of the community.

Transgender SEPTA riders and their supporters staged a drag show Tuesday afternoon in Suburban Station to protest the gender markers on SEPTA’s weekly and monthly TransPasses.

Several restaurants downtown and in University City are offering fully prepared Seder meals this year, but many students find going home or staying on campus to be preferable.

Along with Fresh Grocer, there are a number of food establishments near campus currently listed as out of compliance with Philadelphia health code.

The Division of Public Safety warned Wednesday that a “large gathering of juveniles” may convene in the afternoon near 40th and Market streets, but no such incident occurred as of 8:30 p.m.

The TFA corps members have a choice to get a master’s degree in addition to basic certification, as well as take classes at Penn's Graduate School of Education.

Obesity and smoking rates in Philadelphia are among the highest in the nation, but $25.4 million in federal stimulus grants and an aggressive public health campaign aim to change that statistic.

In the company’s December survey, infrequent users expressed that the $15 monthly fee for the company’s “Philadelphia Plan” was too high considering those drivers’ minimal usage.

Stephen Starr, who owns Pod on Penn's campus, has 13 other restaurants in the city. He is known for unique decor and distinct menu themes.

Officials are pleased with the progress of the new bridge, which is expected to open by Thanksgiving 2010. It will also feature “enhanced lighting, glass tower elements and river overlooks.”

It was the first of three lectures associated with “Righteous Dopefiend,” a photography exhibit documenting the lives of homeless heroin users, which is currently on display at the Penn Museum.

The north side of Clark Park, known as Park A — which spans from 43rd to 44th streets, and from Baltimore to Chester avenues — will undergo extensive revitalization over the summer.

The new publication lists all 180 businesses in the University City region, including restaurants, shops, hotels, farmers’ markets and arts venues.

Because the sugary drinks tax will be charged to distributors and not individual consumers, some critics argue that this initiative will not directly affect soda consumption habits.

Penn students heading to the nation’s capital will soon have a new inexpensive travel option.

On Friday, SEPTA announced plans to raise fares by approximately six percent in its budget proposal for the next fiscal year, among other changes.

A recent report found bicycle sharing to be feasible in Philadelphia and recommended a startup program of 1,750 bicycles based on comparisons with networks in other cities, including Boston, Montreal and Paris.