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Live updates — Philadelphia protests over George Floyd's murder for eighth straight day
Thousands of demonstrators, including Penn students, have taken to the streets of Philadelphia to protest racism in response to the recent police murder of George Floyd. Here's the latest from Philadelphia.
Thousands of activists march through Philadelphia protesting police murder of George Floyd
Although Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said police would be respectful of protesters, activists were met with tear gas and pepper spray hours into the demonstration, shortly after protesters began breaking into police vehicles.
Penn students lead organization that delivers food, medicine to vulnerable Philadelphians
Invisible Hands PHL currently has more than 250 volunteers who carry out contactless deliveries to Philadelphia residents for free, or work remotely by taking calls from residents requesting deliveries.
As Pennsylvania continues to reopen, here’s what each stage means
On April 22, Wolf announced that the plan to reopen Pennsylvania in three distinct phases — red, yellow, and green — would be designated on a county-by-county basis.
Pennsylvania extends stay-at-home order until at least May 8 to curb spread of virus
The original order, issued on April 1, mandated that all residents stay home and practice social distancing, and all nonessential businesses shut down until April 30.
Phila. Mayor Jim Kenney urges Trump to provide more emergency funding to cities
Kenney wrote the city is incurring “extraordinary expenditures” while also facing significant declines in tax revenue as businesses remain closed during Philadelphia’s stay-at-home order.
Pennsylvania under stay-at-home order until April 30 to stop spread of coronavirus
The stay-at-home order began at 8 p.m. on April 1 and will continue until April 30, Governor Tom Wolf announced.
Philadelphia’s Homewood Suites by Hilton to offer free rooms to healthcare, safety workers
As doctors, nurses, and other staff work to ensure health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Hilton offered the option for those who cannot return to their homes.
Philadelphia unable to use local hospital for coronavirus patients due to steep rent cost
Hahnemann University Hospital closed in September 2019 when owner Joel Freedman requested the city $1 million a month for rent. The hospital will remain closed and unable to treat coronavirus patients.
Philadelphia reports first coronavirus-related death
The man was in his 50s and had an underlying medical condition and he died shortly after he was admitted to the hospital, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney orders city residents to stay home amid coronavirus outbreak
All Philadelphia residents are required to remain home unless they are performing essential personal activities.
Fresh Grocer to shut down in March following four-year legal battle with Penn
Penn — the store's landlord — and the Fresh Grocer have agreed to end the supermarket’s tenancy at 40th and Walnut streets after almost 20 years of operations.
Trump gives student scholarship to fight 'failing' schools – but she attends Phila. charter
President Donald Trump awarded a scholarship to Philadelphia schoolgirl Janiyah Davis to promote school choice, condemning "failing government schools." But Davis attends one of the best charter schools in the city.
Penn trustee nominated by Pa. governor to financial cabinet position
Vague's nomination is currently pending confirmation by the Pennsylvania State Senate. Currently, Vague is a managing partner at the venture capital firm Gabriel Investments and sits on Penn's Board of Trustees.
Widespread asbestos in Phila. public schools prompts health concerns
Six Philadelphia public schools and an early learning center have closed since September due to hazardous asbestos damage, and numerous Penn students who attended these schools are worried about their health.
Activist groups and Phila. students protest potential U.S. war with Iran at City Hall
The protest was part of an anti-war movement sparked by the Jan. 3 assassination of Qasem Soleimani, the leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Phila. DA Larry Krasner attacks Biden, urges Democrats to move left in 2020
At a Penn Democrats event, Krasner criticized Biden's past record and his ability to unify the party in 2020.
Little Baby's Ice Cream will close permanently on Nov. 27
Previously, Little Baby's occupied a location in Franklin's Table on Walnut Street, which closed down earlier this year.
Mayor Jim Kenney appropriates $5 million for gun violence prevention
The $5 million comes in addition to another $4.4 million approved earlier this year to implement gun violence prevention initiatives in Philadelphia neighborhoods with the highest levels of gun violence.