Philadelphia
Philadelphia apologizes for Penn experiments conducted at Holmesburg Prison
The apology comes 50 years after Penn researchers deliberately exposed Holmesburg prison inmates — the majority of whom were Black – to pharmaceuticals, viruses, fungus, asbestos, and dioxin.
Fels Institute study reports almost 900 Phila. Police Dept. jobs could be performed by civilians
The researchers, Declan Sullivan and Alaynah Tombridge — who both received their Master of Public Administration degrees from Penn in 2021
Nearly a month in, Fossil Free Penn’s encampment continues despite harsh weather conditions
After weathering tough conditions, the encampment remains on College Green and continues to receive organizational support from both local and international climate groups.
Carjackings have increased while homicides have seen a slight decrease
In a meeting with reporters, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner discussed an increase in Philadelphia carjackings with more than 1,000 incidents being reported through the end of September, WHYY reported.
Two College students start tutoring services for children affected by disease, injury
College sophomores Akinkunmi Adio and Alexandra Cordoba started the service and currently manage 25 volunteers.
WeDriveU to support Penn’s on-demand campus shuttles
WeDriveU first began supplanting Penn Transit’s services in 2021, and this contract adds to their initial agreement.
Penn announces actions to address local affordable housing supply amid UC Townhomes sale
Penn will partner with Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, a local community revitalization organization, to provide funding over four years to assist approximately 75 West Philadelphia low-income homeowners.
Local children's literacy nonprofit holds fundraiser at Penn LGBT Center
Local families, members of the Penn community, and local authors attended the fundraiser, which took place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
‘Women, life, freedom’: Members of Penn community hold protest in solidarity with Iranian women
Approximately 100 people gathered at the LOVE statue on Thursday night at a vigil for Mahsa Amini, who was reportedly beaten to death by Iranian morality police.
Developers are planning a new 34-story building close to Penn's campus
The building, which will be located at 3615 Chestnut Street, will have 363 units and be named The Mark at Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Museum of Art workers go on strike, protest for increased wages
Over 150 members of the Local 397 union — which represents the PMA workers — formed a picket line at the museum’s entrance on Monday.
At press conference, Fossil Free Penn alleges admin. are intimidating encampment protestors
In 13 short speeches, representatives from FFP and other campus and local activism groups explained FFP’s three major demands.
The UC Townhomes and Philadelphia’s affordable housing struggle, explained.
Plans to sell the UC Townhomes, an affordable housing complex in University City, have shone a spotlight on the issue of subsidized housing in Philadelphia and reinvigorated years-old demands against Penn to give back more to its surrounding community.
Philadelphia sees largest increase in average tech salaries
The average tech salary in Philadelphia increased by 11.9% from 2021 to 2022.
Penn to begin $35 million redevelopment of campus McDonald's, creating shared-use office building
The new building will be a 50,000-square-foot office and retail building, and construction is expected to begin by January 2023.
Penn Ph.D. student leads charge to build new subway line in Northeast Philadelphia
The proposed line, which will be called the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway, would stretch as far north as Neshaminy in Bucks County, Pa., and will continue south to Center City.
Newly released census data shows effects of pandemic on Philadelphia
The annual survey found that nearly 1 in 4 Philadelphians over the age of 16 worked from home in 2021 — a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic — compared to only 1 in 20 that did so in 2019.
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.