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West Philadelphia Skills Initiative receives $3.5 million to expand employment training programs
WPSI has provided resources, job placement, and training for underemployed and unemployed West Philadelphia residents since 2009. Pew's donation will contribute to expanding WPSI’s reach in the city.
Penn breaks ground on solar project, contributing to carbon neutrality goal
Penn broke ground on two solar facilities in PA that are intended to supply 75% of Penn's power needs
Robert Roy MacGregor III, former Perelman School of Medicine professor, dies at 84
MacGregor was a pioneer in the field of infectious diseases and made many contributions to the research and treatment of HIV.
After 14 years, Mexican restaurant Distrito announces indefinite closure
Distrito closed on July 9, to the surprise of both employees and customers.
New College House West renamed Gutmann College House in honor of former President Amy Gutmann
Gutmann College House was one of two college houses — along with Lauder College House — built during Gutmann’s 18-year presidency.
Proposed 76ers stadium sparks fears of gentrification in Chinatown
The stadium is proposed to be built at 11th and Market streets inside the Fashion District, due to the team's lease with Wells Fargo Center ending in 2031.
Wistar Institute announces $75 million five-year plan focused on discovery and education
The Wistar Institute’s $75 million five-year plan will focus on driving breakthroughs in cancer, immunology, and therapeutics, as well as educating the next generation of scientists.
Penn to serve as co-host of History of Science Society, funding opportunities for students
The Science History Institute will be the society’s headquarters, providing space for onsite programming, and Penn will fund mentorship and work opportunities for students with the society’s executive office.
Residents and supporters organize encampment to protest eviction from UC Townhomes
Residents and supporters are sleeping outside of the housing complex to illustrate the effects of displacement, aiming to challenge their Sept. 7 eviction.
New Interim Vice Provost of University Life aims to bolster cultural groups across campus
King’s vision for the future focuses on connecting students through different spaces, centers, and interests.
July 4 Highland Park shooting injures Penn assistant professor, leaves students mourning
The July 4 shooting injured a Perelman School of Medicine assistant professor and left members of the Penn community who are from Highland Park mourning.
Penn nominates transgender swimmer Lia Thomas for NCAA Woman of the Year
Thomas, one of 577 nominees and one of more than 240 Division I athletes, was the first transgender woman to win an NCAA Division I Championship title.
Former Philadelphia congressman pleads guilty to election fraud
Myers, who worked as a campaign consultant following his Congressional career, will now face up to 20 years in prison.
Philadelphia concludes yearlong investigation on mishandling of MOVE bombing victims' remains
The report gives 16 recommendations to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health following the mishandling of the bombing.
Penn Law dean requests Faculty Senate impose ‘major sanction’ against Amy Wax
The dean’s report, which was leaked online and lists examples of Wax making inflammatory comments to students and faculty, brings the professor closer to potentially facing termination.
Penn union wins better contract after protesting unfair wages, mistreatment of housekeepers
The new agreement will give housekeepers, hard surface custodians, and transportation workers an annual raise of 3.5% to 4% a year, ensuring that all workers will make $28.68 an hour by 2026.
Penn Nursing establishes new online Master of Science in Nutrition Science program
The program consists of ten course units and can be completed either full-time or part-time.
Record high gas prices in Philadelphia spark frustration among Penn students
As of July 13 gas prices are averaging $4.751 per gallon in Philadelphia. The current prices are a decrease from the highest recorded average price of gas in Pennsylvania which was $5.07 per gallon on June 12.