Philadelphia
Philadelphia School District to end contract with substitute provider amid staffing crisis
The School District will end its relationship with Kelly Educational Services, a network for substitutes and temporary workers in schools, at the end of the 2021-22 school year.
Temple University expands security measures following shooting death of student near campus
Temple senior Samuel Sean Collington, who was set to graduate in the spring, suffered fatal gunshot wounds during an attempted robbery near the North Philadelphia campus.
Former Temple business school dean convicted of admissions fraud
Porat's conviction is the first in which a university administrator faced criminal prosecution for falsifying college ranking submissions.
Nearly 1,900 staff vacancies in Phila. school district cause challenges, safety concerns
The district has decided to send approximately 50 employees from administrative offices around the city to teach and provide support to schools that are struggling with the staffing issue.
Philadelphia health department spent almost $100,000 on Uber costs for city employees
The money, intended for “emergency purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic,” was misused, according to Rhynhart.
COVID-19 cases on the rise across Philadelphia before Thanksgiving break travel
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health encouraged children to get vaccinated to offset a larger surge in cases as cold weather arrives and the holiday season approaches.
Road closures, public transit detours to take effect during Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
Near Penn’s campus, street closures will include Market Street, Chestnut Street, Walnut Street, and 34th Street on Saturday and Sunday.
Penn COVID-19 positivity rate stays low, as local rate rises
Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé said the majority of the cases were linked to either travel to areas with lower vaccination rates or transmission by unvaccinated family members.
Former Phila. Health Commissioner who disposed of MOVE remains appointed as D.C. executive
Farley resigned from his previous position after he admitted to authorizing the disposal without identifying the victims of the MOVE bombing, which killed 11 people.
Former Temple business school dean on trial for admissions fraud
Falsified admissions data led the business school’s online MBA program to be ranked No. 1 for four consecutive years.
Bipartisan federal infrastructure package will fund SEPTA and Delaware River watershed
The funding will primarily go towards local bridges, highways, and public transportation.
Philadelphia City Council advances legislation to make outdoor dining permanent
The proposed bill would allow streeteries to permanently set up in Center City, University City, business districts in Fishtown, and other areas.
DPS recommends Penn community stay indoors following junkyard fire, but doesn't cancel class
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is testing air samples for toxic pollution and recommended that those with heart or lung problems avoid exerting themselves in areas with smoke.
Rep. Krajewski announces $99,500 grant for restoration of The Woodlands cemetery
The grant will be used to improve infrastructure for the cemetery, including the re-pavement of roads and refurbishment of the cemetery’s gates.
Philadelphia makes COVID-19 vaccine available to children ages five to 11
The City of Philadelphia announced that the Health Department is working with vaccine providers to get children vaccinated in the same facilities as adults.
Larry Krasner reelected Philadelphia District Attorney
Over one million ballots were requested for this year’s election. As of Tuesday afternoon, 73% of these requested ballots were returned.
Penn students report ‘quick, painless’ voting process on campus this Election Day
In an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian, City Councilmember Helen Gym stressed the importance of Pennsylvania in national politics, and noted that many reforms college students care about are addressed at the local level.
University City sees fifth fastest office rent growth in North America from 2019 to 2021
CBRE reported that tech companies made up 22% of University City's office leasing activity, a 3% increase from 2020.
Penn's energy supplier issues formal complaint against Philadelphia Gas Works
Vicinity owns the system that provides steam heat to the University and residential and office buildings in Center City.