Philadelphia
Philadelphia unable to use local hospital for coronavirus patients due to steep rent cost
Hahnemann University Hospital closed in September 2019 when owner Joel Freedman requested the city $1 million a month for rent. The hospital will remain closed and unable to treat coronavirus patients.
Philadelphia reports first coronavirus-related death
The man was in his 50s and had an underlying medical condition and he died shortly after he was admitted to the hospital, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney orders city residents to stay home amid coronavirus outbreak
All Philadelphia residents are required to remain home unless they are performing essential personal activities.
Fresh Grocer to shut down in March following four-year legal battle with Penn
Penn — the store's landlord — and the Fresh Grocer have agreed to end the supermarket’s tenancy at 40th and Walnut streets after almost 20 years of operations.
Trump gives student scholarship to fight 'failing' schools – but she attends Phila. charter
President Donald Trump awarded a scholarship to Philadelphia schoolgirl Janiyah Davis to promote school choice, condemning "failing government schools." But Davis attends one of the best charter schools in the city.
Penn trustee nominated by Pa. governor to financial cabinet position
Vague's nomination is currently pending confirmation by the Pennsylvania State Senate. Currently, Vague is a managing partner at the venture capital firm Gabriel Investments and sits on Penn's Board of Trustees.
Widespread asbestos in Phila. public schools prompts health concerns
Six Philadelphia public schools and an early learning center have closed since September due to hazardous asbestos damage, and numerous Penn students who attended these schools are worried about their health.
Activist groups and Phila. students protest potential U.S. war with Iran at City Hall
The protest was part of an anti-war movement sparked by the Jan. 3 assassination of Qasem Soleimani, the leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Phila. DA Larry Krasner attacks Biden, urges Democrats to move left in 2020
At a Penn Democrats event, Krasner criticized Biden's past record and his ability to unify the party in 2020.
Little Baby's Ice Cream will close permanently on Nov. 27
Previously, Little Baby's occupied a location in Franklin's Table on Walnut Street, which closed down earlier this year.
Mayor Jim Kenney appropriates $5 million for gun violence prevention
The $5 million comes in addition to another $4.4 million approved earlier this year to implement gun violence prevention initiatives in Philadelphia neighborhoods with the highest levels of gun violence.
Joe Coffee to close down its two Philadelphia locations
Joe Coffee has been in the Philadelphia area since 2013, with its University City location on Drexel's campus at 3200 Chestnut St.
West Philadelphia elementary school revitalized in Wells Fargo Day of Caring
300 volunteers from Wells Fargo and the nonprofits City Year Philadelphia and Ameri Core came to beautify the school on Oct. 23, CBS Philly reported.
Philadelphia GOP leader resigns after historic election loss
The announcement comes less than a week after the Philadelphia GOP lost one of two seats on the city council dedicated to the minority party.
Cost of SEPTA Key technology rises to $192.5 million following several delays
The new system will replace tokens and tickets with an electronically reloadable card as the primary form of payment, but will require an overhaul of the current card reader system.
Here’s what you should know about Philadelphia’s Nov. 5 election
Along with City Council races, Philadelphia residents will elect a mayor, sheriff, city commissioner, and will vote in several judicial races and on three ballot questions about Philadelphia and Pennsylvania policies.
Philadelphia district attorney endorses Elizabeth Warren for President
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he supported Warren’s ideas for promoting economic justice and fighting racial profiling, as well as her desire to lift up lower-income families.
Former Center City Starbucks manager sues company for alleged anti-white discrimination
Shannon Phillips oversaw the Starbucks on 18th and Spruce streets, where two black men were arrested on suspicion of trespassing for declining to leave the store while waiting for an acquaintance.
Dizengoff hummus to replace Little Baby's in Franklin's Table
Dizengoff is a small Philadelphia chain serving Israeli-inspired hummus with an array of toppings, from tabouleh to beets to chicken.