Elizabeth Jacobs
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Bounded by the cement and steel of urban traffic ways, Penn Park — which opened to fireworks and celebration on Sept. 15 — marks a historical development in Penn’s eastward expansion.
City
New Philadelphia curfew may impact young Penn students
By
Victor Gamez
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Aug. 29, 2011
A newly-enforced curfew in Philadelphia led to the apprehension of dozens of juveniles this past weekend.
Hurricane Irene leaves Penn mostly unscathed
By
Shelli Gimelstein
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Aug. 29, 2011
Despite fearsome predictions and precautionary measures, Hurricane Irene left the Penn campus relatively undamaged.
City curfew spares NSO
By
Kelsey Matevish
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Aug. 30, 2011
Incoming freshmen need not worry that the temporary 9 p.m. Philadelphia curfew will interfere with New Student Orientation.
New Philadelphia curfew may impact young Penn students
By
Victor Gamez
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Aug. 29, 2011
A newly-enforced curfew in Philadelphia led to the apprehension of dozens of juveniles this past weekend.
Hurricane Irene leaves Penn mostly unscathed
By
Shelli Gimelstein
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Aug. 29, 2011
Despite fearsome predictions and precautionary measures, Hurricane Irene left the Penn campus relatively undamaged.
SEPTA sees highest ridership in 22 years
By
Quan Nguyen
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Aug. 4, 2011
Passengers took 334 million trips using the service's system of buses, trains and trolleys in the 2011 fiscal year.
Bike store to open near Penn
By
Grace Ortelere
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July 21, 2011
A bicycle shop will move into the property that has been empty since Strikes Bowling Lounge vacated it last year.
School of Social Policy wins $250K grant for culture database
By
Melanie Bavaria
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July 21, 2011
The NEA awarded a $250,000 Our Town grant last week to a group that includes Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice to develop a Creative Assets Mapping Database for Philadelphia.
Wharton alums purchase 76ers
By
Prameet Kumar
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July 21, 2011
A group of investors, led by 1986 Wharton graduate Joshua Harris, will pay approximately $280 million to purchase the Philadelphia 76ers basketball franchise.
Philadelphia continues to support Japan
By
Kateryna Brezitska
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July 14, 2011
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter presented Ambassador of Japan Shigeyuki Hiroki with a check for $230,000 from the Philadelphia-Japan Disaster Relief Fund on Friday.
Wharton grads may buy 76ers
By
Kateryna Brezitska
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June 16, 2011
A group of investors that includes two Wharton graduates may buy 90 percent of the Philadelphia 76ers for $280 million.
Night Market Philadelphia, inspired by street markets throughout Asia, will come to University City Thursday night.
Philadelphia sees changing makeup
By
Quan Nguyen
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June 9, 2011
University City's Asian and Hispanic populations showed drastic growth, while the black population decreased slightly and the white population remained steady.
Clark Park to reopen after construction
By
Jennifer Sun
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June 2, 2011
After seven months of delay, due to inspectors' reviews, Clark Park will open with better drainage systems and a new park center.
Penn Alexander turns students away
By
Karen Aquino
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June 2, 2011
The Penn Alexander School at 4209 Spruce St. is facing potential overcrowding for the first time in its history.
Farmers’ market reopens with new vendors
By
Eillie Anzilotti
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May 25, 2011
The University Square Farmer’s Market at 36th and Walnut streets, a staple of Penn’s campus life since 2004, is up and running in time for the warmer months.
Fresh Grocer wine machine may soon offer hard liquor
By
Katherine Watkins
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May 12, 2011
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced last month that they will be running a pilot program to sell hard liquor to some of the current wine kiosks across the state.
2015 student addresses racial tension
By
Karen Aquino
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April 28, 2011
Coming from a Phila. high school, Duong Nghe Ly has worked to promote racial dialogue and awareness.
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Retail theft sees slight decrease
By
Laura Francis
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April 28, 2011
While most theft has remained consistent since 2010, petty theft has lessened at many retailers.
