Philadelphia
Philadelphia Pride March celebrates 50 years of Pride with new leadership and focus
The Philadelphia Pride March on June 5 sought to bring joy to the LGBTQ community amid a growing amount of anti-LGBTQ sentiment from politicians in Pennsylvania and across the country.
Pennovation Works announces new $365 million facility to expand life sciences hub
The building will dedicate 387,000 square to biological research, and 68,000 square feet to biomanufacturing.
Mayor Kenney names two appointees for Philadelphia school board
Kenney chose the two appointees from a group of eight finalists and 62 total applicants.
Phila. Streets Department creates unit to make roads more accessible three years after lawsuit
In hopes of settling a 2019 lawsuit, Philadelphia's Streets Department is adding a 13-person team to address potholes, cracked sidewalks, and non-ADA compliant curb cuts and ramps.
Philadelphia Museum of Art appoints Sasha Suda as new director
Suda will officially begin her role as director of the 145-year-old museum on September 21.
Dirt biker turns himself in after skateboarder's death in crash
Kevin Rubio turned himself into the Philadelphia Police Department on May 26 after colliding with Jesus Gomez Rosario — who died two days later at Temple University Hospital.
Saint Joseph's University and University of the Sciences officially merge into one institution
The new university will bear the name of Saint Joseph's University and function on two campuses.
First case of monkeypox confirmed in Philadelphia
The global outbreak, first detected in a British citizen, currently numbers 1,088 cases across 29 countries. In the United States, 35 cases of the disease have been confirmed.
Beloved microbrewery Dock Street West to be replaced by new vendor, Carbon Copy
Dock Street West brewery closed in May, the location will house new microbrewery, Carbon Copy
Three killed, 11 wounded in mass shooting Saturday night on Philadelphia's South Street
Initial gunshots were fired around 11:30 p.m., and multiple shooters were seen firing into a crowd along the famous street, where many bars, restaurants, and retail stores are located.
Morehouse College student sues Philadelphia Police after alleged violent encounter
A recent lawsuit filed against two Philadelphia police officers and the city says an officer shattered a college student's facial bones during the 2020 Walter Wallace Jr. protests
Philadelphia to provide free COVID-19 testing kits to event organizers
Philadelphia's Department of Public Health launched an application for free rapid COVID-19 tests for events.
Starbucks stores on Penn’s campus unionize, adding fuel to a nationwide labor movement
Recently unionized Starbucks baristas on campus are demanding protections against the corporation for what they view as unfair wages, inconsistent scheduling and staffing issues, safety violations, and harassment.
Raising Cane’s opens first location in Philadelphia to long lines of 'caniacs’
Located steps away from campus at 39th and Walnut streets, the Louisiana-based chicken finger restaurant opened after months of anticipation from the Penn community, with a line wrapping around the block on its inaugural day.
Here are the candidates who came out on top during Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary election
Over 100 Pennsylvanians voted at Penn polling locations during this year's primary election on May 17.
Hundreds protest at Penn, City Hall after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in leaked draft
Students and other members of the Penn community marched down Locust Walk chanting "Not the church, not the state, women must decide their fate!" and "They say no-choice; we say pro-choice!"
Philadelphia COVID-19 vaccine requirement for city workers to begin May 31
Several delays have occurred in mandating vaccination for these union employees.
Body Empowerment Project celebrates first year of programming
2021 College graduates Christina Miranda and Amanda Moreno co-founded Body Empowerment Project after being named recipients of the 2021 President’s Engagement Prize
May Fair to return to Clark Park on May 7 for first time since 2019
This year, the fair will feature about 60 vendors, selling jewelry, candles, pottery, and knitted goods, and about 20 nonprofit community tables.