Philadelphia
Philadelphia wins $2 million grant to expand initiatives in environmental sustainability
The award, which was part of the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge, was also given to 19 other cities, including Pittsburgh, Boston, and Washington, D.C.
Penn Vet and CHOP granted $6.9 million by NIH to develop treatment for vision disorders
The National Institutes of Health’s National Eye Institute (NEI) Audacious Goals Initiative is granting $30 million total to five multidisciplinary teams for research into regenerative treatments for blindness.
Women make up just 17 percent of Philadelphia boardrooms — but this is slowly changing
In 2017, the number of women holding board seats in Philadelphia-based companies reached 17 percent — just one percent higher than the previous year.
Coffee shop at Temple under fire for display of neon sign: 'Up All Night on Adderall'
Several Temple students and faculty say the sign is insensitive and promotes dangerous drug abuse.
Penn students may be evicted from homes on Pine St. if building violation persists
The notice posted on the doors of the building said it was in “zoning” violation, making it illegal to occupy the building after 12:00 p.m. on Oct. 26.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia reports two recent cases of polio-like illness
Symptoms of Acute Flaccid Myelitis can include weakness of the limbs and trouble with movements of facial muscles.
Boston University professor discusses impacts of porn at Penn event
One of Rothman's studies from 2013 found that one third of teenagers in the sample had consumed pornography to learn about sex.
Penn professor traces the 'afterlives' of Jewish and Nazi books after World War II
History professor Kathy Peiss chronicled the paths of different pieces of literature tied to the Nazi regime after the end of World War II.
Wharton prof. Amir Yaron tapped as next governor of the Bank of Israel
The Wharton finance professor was nominated by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon at a joint press conference earlier this week.
Philadelphia ranked third worst U.S. city for income inequality in recent report
Philadelphia jumped 17 spots from last year to third place — the sharpest climb among the top 10 worst cities.
Health care union workers 'rally for respect' outside Penn's hospital at 34th and Spruce
The rally was organized by Philadelphia’s District 1199C, an affiliate of the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees.
Who owns what: a guide to the landlords around Penn’s campus
The largest and most prominent off-campus landlord is Campus Apartments, which was founded in 1958 to serve Penn students.
Penn researchers correlate Medicaid expansions with slower climb in drug-related deaths
More than 1,200 drug-related overdose deaths occurred in Philadelphia in 2017 alone.
Philadelphia ranked one of the worst cities for driving, falling behind New York City and Pittsburgh
Philadelphia fell behind neighboring cities such as New York City, which ranked 107, and Pittsburgh, which ranked 171.
Trump touts America's strongest economy in speech at downtown Philadelphia event
Trump spoke to thousands of enthusiastic audience members at the annual convention for the National Electrical Contractors Association.
In response to confusion, Student Financial Services launches new aid category
Before introducing the term 'highly–aided,' SFS identified these students as 'high–need.” Many didn't know, however, whether they qualified, in part because SFS did not publicly disclose the specific qualifications for a high–need student.
The cost of being a Nursing student: mandatory clinical trips present a financial burden
Nursing students must spend 12-16 hours per week over the course of five semesters working at clinical sites scattered throughout the Philadelphia area.
Founder of Hult Prize Ivy launches new startup that aims to achieve Mayor Kenney's city goals
Fulphil is specifically targeting the Mayor of Philadelphia Jim Kenney’s goals and how to best achieve them by 2035 through social entrepreneurship.
Penn joins program to train teachers in STEM and employ them in Pa. public schools
The program is also being implemented by universities in a total of five states. In Pennsylvania, Penn is joined by two other schools: West Chester University and Duquesne University.