Philadelphia
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream expected to open location near Penn campus in summer
Students expressed excitement at the company's extended hours and vegan options.
Pa. Sen. Bob Casey hosts campaign event with Mayor Cherelle Parker, discusses support for labor
The event focused on the concerns of laborers in Philadelphia.
Urban Outfitters closes University City location after decades of Penn community ties
The Urban Outfitters location closest to Penn campus is now in Center City.
Heirloom Market near Penn closed for three days due to health code violations
The supermarket fully reopened as of Jan. 21, though the inspection report from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health indicated the presence of mice feces.
17-year-old murder suspect escapes from police custody near Penn’s campus, flees area
Police believe that the prisoner left the area within an hour after being picked up by an accomplice.
Three Penn affiliates join Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration
At least three members of Philadelphia Mayor and 2016 Fels Institute of Government graduate Cherelle Parker’s administration have relationships with the University’s graduate programs.
From hot chicken to Southern seafood, University City to welcome three new restaurants
New restaurants opening soon include Asad's Hot Chicken, Amina Ocean Restaurant, and Masala Kitchen.
29th annual MLK symposium to feature special programming, community awards
The 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Symposium on social change began on Jan. 15. It will continue through Feb. 3, aiming to “reaffirm [the University’s] commitment to the betterment of our communities."
Activist groups call for unity, prolonged community action at Decolonize Philly event
The event featured speakers from organizations from across the West Philadelphia community denouncing colonization and gentrification.
Penn alum, Phila. Mayor Cherelle Parker declares public safety emergency in new executive order
Parker's first executive order aimed to reduce crime and violence in Philadelphia.
Former curator and anthropology professor no longer employed at Penn Museum
Earlier this year, activists alleged that Penn Museum was holding previously undisclosed remains of 1985 MOVE bombing victims.
Penn professor receives John Scott Award for work in climate change research
Mann has made significant contributions to understanding the impact of human-caused climate change and the associated policy implications.
Pro-Palestinian supporters rally against war in Gaza as Penn investigates graffiti along march route
The joint rally — which was hosted with the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes — featured speakers sharing the organizations’ shared stances against gentrification and occupation.
Mason residents voice frustration with lack of heat, flooding issues amid management changes
Under new management, residents are reporting ongoing frustration due to a lack of heat, burst pipes, and flooding issues.
Philadelphia, Penn Police apprehend escaped prisoner on Penn's campus
DPS wrote in the UpennAlert on their website that the suspect had fled from Philadelphia police officers while they were in the process of “effecting an arrest warrant."
Penn student co-creates AI-translator to spread awareness about Lenape language, history
LenaGPT allows users to pose questions and receive comprehensive answers, drawing on expertise and collaboration with the Lenape community.
Students in new Wharton ABCS course help Philadelphia community file tax refunds
The curriculum, which occurs concurrently with the training and volunteering components, teaches students about the racial wealth gap, tax systems and policies, and how to discuss sensitive financial issues.
Workers at 39th and Walnut streets Starbucks protest alleged labor law violations in national walkout
Roughly 40 Starbucks workers picketed outside the Starbucks at 39th and Walnut street, leading to the shutdown of the store down for the day
Wharton senior relaunches food justice pilot program for impacted youth after pandemic shutdown
The program — called Grassroots and founded by Wharton senior Lawrence Freymovitch — launched an eight-week financial empowerment class through The Wharton School on Nov. 3, the first such initiative after the program shut down due to COVID-19 in 2020.