Philadelphia
Penn calls risk of campus monkeypox outbreak ‘extremely low,’ advises caution
There have been no cases at Penn this semester and the risk of an outbreak on campus remains “extremely low,” according to Penn Public Health and Wellbeing.
Acme reopens despite new report of additional health code violations
A reinspection report by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Office of Food Protection cleared Acme, located at 40th and Walnut Streets, to reopen to the public.
UC Townhomes activists protest in front of City Hall
Philadelphia City Councilmembers Helen Gym and Kendra Brooks released a joint statement in support of extending the federal contact with HUD and "committing city dollars" to ensure affordability.
Acme closed temporarily after City's inspection finds mice feces, debris in store
A recent inspection of the building found multiple instances of mice feces and a live mouse, as well as an accumulation of debris and grease in several areas of the store.
Students disagree with recent survey ranking Philadelphia as the rudest U.S. city
Philadelphia beat out second- and third-rudest cities Memphis, Tennessee and New York as the rudest city in the United States.
Senator Chris Coons talks college activism with the DP at Biden's Philadelphia speech
Biden's speech was delivered in front of Independence Hall at 8 p.m. on Sept. 1.
Children who reside in the UC Townhomes may have to move schools as scheduled eviction looms
Tenants in the 70-unit townhouse complex have until Oct. 8 to find affordable housing.
President Joe Biden to give a prime-time address in Philadelphia today
The prime-time event at Independence Hall is the second of Biden's three planned campaigning events in Pennsylvania this week.
Weitzman School partners with West Philadelphia High School in paid summer design program
The partnership, known as Design to Thrive, seeks to teach underrepresented students about architecture and design.
Philadelphia receives additional monkeypox vaccines as cases rise nationwide
The vaccine is currently being administered to those either in contact with people who have monkeypox or who have been identified as at risk of the virus.
Judge orders UC Townhomes encampment to vacate
Residents argue those engaged with the encampment are residents and invited guests — allowed to be on the property. The local sheriff's office is responsible for enforcing the judge's ruling of vacating the encampment, and has yet to carry out the judge's order.
Off-campus apartment complex Hamilton Court sold for $87 million
Hamilton Court contains 103 units, with a total of 295 student beds, and 21,400 square feet of retail space. The sale of the complex represents a record price per unit of over $800,000.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Insomnia Cookies relocates headquarters to Center City, establishing a hub for 'cookievation'
The cookie company will relocate its headquarters to a 26,000-square-foot building at 1 S. Broad St., across from City Hall.