Philadelphia
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.
Students eager for Biden to reverse Trump-era environment, immigration, education policies
Students and professors expressed a sense of optimism towards the Biden-Harris administration as they look forward to the reversal of several Trump-era policies.
‘It will literally kill people’: Penn’s reopening angers West Philadelphia residents
West Philadelphia residents felt blindsided by Penn's decision to reopen campus for the spring, adding that people who are already disproportionately affected by the virus will be the most affected.
Phila. prisons under ‘shelter in place’ measures after COVID-19 outbreak in city jails
After an outbreak inside city jails caused at least 150 infections, Philadelphia's Department of Prisons adopted shelter-in-place measures and indefinitely canceled prisoner transports to court dates, again prompting concern from prisoners-rights advocates.
In this week's crime log: Auto theft and stolen credit cards at Panera
In this week's crime log, four thefts from Acme, a bike theft, and a confidential case of sexual offense were reported.
Philadelphia ranks No. 13 best city for dating during the COVID-19 pandemic
The study relied on a satisfaction survey of renters which included questions about dating and outdoor recreation, and the number of single people in the area.
Philadelphia restaurant owners sue Mayor Jim Kenney and Phila. over indoor dining ban
The complaint alleges that the City of Philadelphia violated the Fifth Amendment by taking private property without compensation. The plaintiffs also allege that the city violated the Fourteenth Amendment by depriving restaurant owners of property without due process.
Students, experts greet Penn’s $100 million donation, but renew push for U. to pay PILOTs
Students and professors are backing Penn for PILOTs' demands that the University pay 40% of what it would owe in property taxes, which is almost four times the amount Penn has pledged to give annually, and continue contributing to the city well beyond the 10-year period.
Penn pledges $100 million to Philadelphia public schools to address environmental hazards
Penn will contribute $10 million annually over the next decade. The announcement comes as the University faces widespread criticism from both students and faculty for its refusal to make Payments in Lieu of Taxes, known as PILOTs, to the city of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia announces new COVID-19 restrictions, banning indoor gatherings
Philadelphia's new coronavirus restrictions include limits on outdoor gatherings and a complete ban on indoor group gatherings of any size, with city officials encouraging residents to not celebrate Thanksgiving with anyone outside their own household.
Less than one third of Philadelphia students opt in to hybrid plan to return to school
The district's plan for hybrid learning will allow students to return to school for two days each week, and will require all adults to complete and pass screening before entering schools and mandate the wearing of masks among students and staff.