Philadelphia
Year in Review: Midterm elections drive Penn community to the polls, political causes
The DP’s political coverage this year followed how the Penn community reacted to this year’s biggest moments in local and federal politics.
Philadelphia City Council approves permanent 10 p.m. curfew for teens
Over the summer, the rule was enforced in the city and was framed as a way to keep children safe during the gun violence crisis.
Campus Apartments releases updated plans for planned building at 41st and Walnut Streets
The new building, which is expected to be completed in 2026, will be eleven stories and house the company headquarters, additional office spaces, and 136 apartments, including a penthouse level.
Penn graduate, former Councilmember Helen Gym launches run for Philadelphia mayor
If elected, Gym, who was also the first Asian American woman to serve on the City Council, would be the first female mayor of Philadelphia.
At long last, Five Guys plans to open on Penn's campus in mid-December
The new Five Guys location replaces Beijing Restaurant, which closed its Spruce Street location in September 2020.
Delco Steaks, Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea to open at Franklin's Table on Penn's campus
Delco Steaks will open on Dec. 5, while Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea, a boba tea chain, has a target opening date of mid-January.
Penn juniors launch Road2Research, a student-run initiative aimed at high schoolers
The program partnered with Vaux Big Picture High School and Paul Robeson High School to amass a pilot cohort of 15 students.
Brother of 1985 MOVE bombing victims sues Penn, City of Philadelphia for mishandling of remains
The suit, which was filed in the Common Pleas Court, accused the city and University of tortious interference with a dead body and inflicting emotional distress.
Pew Charitable Trusts report finds pandemic job loss in Phila. impacted low and middle-wage jobs
According to the report, the largest job losses during the pandemic have been in the office and administrative support sector.
Philadelphia approves Powelton Village as a historic district
Now that it has been given the historic district designation, its buildings will be protected from further demolition and exterior modification.
Pennsylvania House impeaches Phila. DA Larry Krasner for soft crime policies
The Republican-run House impeached Krasner, a Democrat, by a vote of 107-85, mostly along party lines for his policies’ contribution to “record levels of violent crime” in Philadelphia.
Target to open location near Penn's campus at 37th and Chestnut streets
The Philadelphia University City store will be an addition to The Mason on Chestnut at 3701 Chestnut Street, a Target spokesperson wrote in an email to The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Students express safety concerns in local Wawa stores following recent store closures
In October, Wawa announced that it will shut down two of its stores in Center City — one on 12th and Market streets and the other on 19th and Market streets — citing safety concerns.
Temple University Hospital workers reach new contract with management, avoiding a strike
Around 2,500 of the hospital’s employees had been working without a contract since their previous contracts expired on Sept. 30.
In Photos: 20 hours of Election Day in Philadelphia and at Penn
Penn community turned out for the midterm election yesterday. With two of the most contentious races in America taking place in Pennsylvania, and many issues hanging in the balance, here’s a look into this historic midterm elections day.
Office rent prices on the rise in University City amid life sciences boom
University City rent prices experienced the highest growth levels among recognized cities, per the CBRE Group’s 2022 ranking of the top 30 tech markets in the United States and Canada.
A voter’s guide to Pennsylvania’s 2022 midterm elections
Before heading to the polls, The Daily Pennsylvanian has assembled a comprehensive ballot guide for the midterm elections detailing how and where to vote and a brief run-down on all the candidates.
As Election Day nears, Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies for Pa. Democrats in Philadelphia
The “Get Out The Vote Rally,” sponsored by NextGen America, MoveOn Political Action, and the Working Families Party, took place at Franklin Music Hall on Nov. 6.
Philadelphia schools receive $5 million grant for clean water efforts
The money, which comes from the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, will cover the installation of 755 filtered hydration stations in school buildings and will also pay for kitchen sink filters and water sampling.