Philadelphia
PECO explains cause of recent campus power outages
PECO and Penn Facilities responded to the series of power outages in recent weeks on campus.
SOUL joins Phila. protesters to march against construction of Temple football stadium
On April 14, protesters gathered at College Green to show their support and solidarity with the “Stadium Stompers” — a gathering of West Philadelphia community members and Temple University students united against the construction of the new stadium.
Pa. governor issues executive order protecting LGBTQ rights
On April 7, Gov. Wolf signed two executive orders banning discrimination against employees or applicants for employment based on their sexual orientation, as well as all agencies contracting with the state.
Philadelphia's Mastery Charter Schools institute days off for two Muslim holidays
The two days off are Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha — holidays considered to be among the holiest in Islam.
Better together: Penn and Philly create mutually beneficial relationship
Prospective students are drawn to Penn because of its location in the city of Philadelphia, and students and alumni alike reap the benefits offered to them during their time here.
SEPTA Key now two years behind schedule
SEPTA had previously hoped to begin implementing the new payment technology in April but it has been pushed back to at least early June
Hillary Clinton courts union voters at Philadelphia rally
Hillary Clinton, fresh off of a loss to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in the Wisconsin primary on Tuesday, discussed issues of interest to AFL-CIO members.
Amid urban jungle, Penn has partnered with West Phila. to build community farm
The center works towards increasing access to fresh, organic, nutritious food for the Southwest and West Philadelphia community.
Bernie Sanders speaks at Temple University
An estimated 10,000 people crowded into Temple University to listen to presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speak.
Philadelphia libraries to get $600 million makeover courtesy of Mayor Kenney's new plan
Mayor Jim Kenney recently introduced a massive $600 million plan to restore Philadelphia’s public libraries, recreation centers and parks.
ICYMI: Penn's district Rep. Chaka Fattah faces corruption trial, following murky history
The Daily Pennsylvanian took a look at Fattah’s recent legal troubles, extending back to 2007, and previewed what lies ahead for the embattled congressman and Fels graduate.
Thousands of Pa. voters switch to Republican Party
Around 128,000 voters have become registered Republicans since the beginning of the new year across the state — many to vote for and against Trump.
Harvest cited with over 20 health violations and briefly ordered to stop serving food
The restaurant received 22 violations, eight of which were serious, including evidence of pest activity and sewage backup.
Amtrak derailment in Chester, Pa. kills two
An Amtrak train was derailed Sunday morning, leaving 2 dead and 35 injured a mere 15 miles outside Philadelphia in Chester, PA, the Chester Fire Department told CNN.
West Phila. restaurant to allow customers to 'pay what you can'
The EAT (Everyone At the Table) Café is a nonprofit restaurant that aims to provide a community space, where people can share a two or three course meal, regardless of their ability to pay.
Philly is no Flint, city officials say, but still can improve water safety
The water crisis in Flint, Mich. has many Philadelphians concerned about the safety of the city’s drinking water.
Finding a path to Penn
Close to home but a world away for many Philadelphia high school students, Penn's high standards make it nearly impossible for many students to apply or to be accepted at the university.
Interest in local politics on continual decline, PSCI professor's study says
An old adage may say that “all politics are local,” but interest in politics is clearly not.
Ivy League schools, including Penn, dominate employment in their cities
As the city’s top private employer, Penn created one out of every nine jobs in Philadelphia, totaling up to 90,400 jobs created directly and indirectly in 2015.