Philadelphia
Philadelphia launches interactive map of street closures
The map, released Feb. 11, updates every 30 minutes and contains a feature that allows users to view the street closure permits associated with a particular intersection or address.
Philadelphia will receive more funding and resources to eradicate HIV under Trump plan
The plan will focus on four key strategies called "Diagnose, Treat, Protect, and Respond" and will also fund both new and existing programs.
Penn alum uses documentary to raise awareness for lack of Philadelphia school counselors
1989 College graduate Juliane Dressner returned to her alma mater to air her feature-length documentary on this national issue — and caught the attention of the Philadelphia City Council.
Following sexual abuse allegation, priest who worked near Penn put on leave by Archdiocese
Rev. Steven Marinucci worked at St. Agatha-St. James Church, located on Penn's campus, from 2001 to 2010.
Drexel in talks to obtain more than 100,000 artifacts from Philadelphia History Museum
In June 2018, the museum suspended operations because of decreased financial support from the city.
Activists and makeup artists unite to promote gender equality in Penn Beauty club
Penn Beauty will partner with Teen Health Week, a week-long program that promotes mental and physical wellness among teens.
Penn Dental to provide free care to furloughed government workers
To receive care, federal workers must bring identification to show their employment, as well as a zero-dollar pay stub.
Reading Terminal market takes top spot in farmer's market ranking
The Online Farmers Market said they tried to choose "more permanent markets that have stood the test of time, and are open to the public almost every day."
Penn alum wins protection for historic West Philadelphia buildings
Loftus plans to submit nominations for other properties and entire blocks of some West Philadelphia streets.
City Hall meeting confronts gentrification after West Phila. apartment put up for sale
Activists and housing developers brought up Penn as a possible collaborator in the future.
Philadelphia Police barred students from entering the Quad Wednesday morning
At around 11:30 a.m., students reported that Philadelphia Police blocked off the Quad. The Philadelphia Police also temporarily shut down the 3600 block of Spruce street.
Construction set to begin on new health-conscious grocery store near Penn's campus
Giant Heirloom Market, a new gourmet grocery brand, is set to open on 34th and Chestnut streets near Domus Apartments.
Panera Bread expected to open this spring on 40th and Walnut streets
Harvest closed indefinitely after a fire in January 2017 to repair damage to the building, but four months later officials announced it would not reopen.
Philadelphia ranked eighth most sinful city in America
Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Houston, St. Louis, Atlanta, and Miami preceded Philadelphia on the list, with Chicago and Orlando following.
Here are the projects that will be funded by Philadelphia's $181 million municipal bond
The bond will be used to support infrastructure improvements throughout Philadelphia, including street repavement, maintenance of the Schuylkill River, and various improvements to Penn’s Landing.
Alexander Hamilton's family heirlooms are on display in Museum of the American Revolution
The heirlooms were delivered to the Museum on Monday and will be displayed as part of the museum’s “Year of Hamilton" until March 2019.
Annenberg instructor Desiree Peterkin Bell resigns amid public corruption allegations
Peterkin Bell's profile from the Annenberg website has been deleted. The course listing for her course Urban Communications is no longer on PennInTouch.
Penn researchers join forces with Phila. mayor's office to tackle city problems
Professors from Penn and other local institutions help devise experiments to solve Philadelphia-specific problems such as littering and voting turnout.
A southwestern Phila. neighborhood faces massive flooding problems. Penn students and faculty are working to change that.
Flooding is not the only environmental issue threatening Eastwick. Some Penn faculty and students are examining the health implications of nearby landfills and energy plants.