Philadelphia
Food trucks on campus are still struggling despite campus reopening
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to four local food truck owners about their experiences in navigating the pandemic.
Philadelphia partially moves into Phase 1C of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Sanitation workers, utility workers, postal delivery workers, and maintenance and janitorial staff are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Over 100 protesters march through University City demanding Penn, Drexel pay PILOTs
The protest, called #PhillySchoolsDeserve: A March for PILOTs, was co-sponsored by Penn Community for Justice, Drexel Community for Justice, Penn for PILOTs, and other community organizations.
Phila. approves Penn as COVID-19 vaccination site with first shots likely in mid-April
The University will begin vaccinating community members who qualify under Phases 1A and 1B as soon as its first allotment of doses arrives from the city.
Latinx health care workers seek city funding to increase community vaccination rates
The Latinx community comprises 15% of Philadelphia, but as of March 22, only about 12% of those vaccinated are Latinx.
Phila. launches $1.5 million initiative to restore local businesses impacted by COVID-19
The initiative aims to help employers safely return employees to work, promote the city through local events, coordinate with local transit lines, and provide locals with information about vaccines.
Ineligible Penn and Drexel students have received the COVID-19 vaccine, city officials say
Philadelphia's decision to allow walk-ins at its federally run vaccination site has shown signs of early success in improving the racial equity of vaccine distribution. It has also, however, led to a large number of local, ineligible college students attempting to get vaccinated.
New data reveal racial and geographic disparities in COVID-19 vaccination in Philadelphia
Three in 10 residents of wealthier areas downtown have already received their first dose of the vaccine while in a nearby majority-Black area, the rate is only three in 50 residents.
Penn students attend Phila. candlelight vigil to honor victims of Atlanta mass shootings
Penn students joined more than 100 Philadelphians in Chinatown on Wednesday evening to honor the victims of the fatal shootings that targeted Asian Americans in three Atlanta spas on March 16.
Penn Law study finds increase in illegal terms in residential leases for Phila. tenants
The study found an increase in illegal and unenforceable terms in residential leases between 2005 and 2019, and that geography and race affect the terms given to tenants.
Penn’s and Philadelphia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout early plans, explained
What does Philadelphia's vaccine rollout mean for members of the Penn community, and what should they do after receiving the vaccine? The Daily Pennsylvanian has answers to all of those questions and more.
Penn Leads the Vote encourages students to campaign for positions in May municipal election
PLTV, a nonpartisan group, is gearing up to get Penn students to run for three of the five positions that are responsible for running local polling places: two inspectors and one judge of election.
FEMA vaccination clinic administers thousands of doses in first day open
Older adults, restaurant employees, and high-risk individuals were among the first group of individuals to receive the vaccine.
These Pennsylvania schools are planning to return to in-person learning in fall 2021
Several schools in Pennsylvania have already announced their plans to hold classes in-person this fall and return to normal campus life, while Penn has yet to announce a decision.
Penn alumni lead public banking movement to address racial disparities, take on Wall Street
Those who support public banking believe it could address issues ranging from racial justice to climate change and the power of big finance.
Philadelphia eases COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor dining and sporting events
Restaurants may now have six people per table outdoors and professional sports teams are allowed to have spectators at a limited capacity.
Temple plans for an on-campus fall 2021 semester
Temple also plans to re-open residence halls, dining halls, academic buildings, and athletic and recreational facilities in the fall.
Philadelphia schools will reopen next week for eligible pre-K through second grade students
Starting on Monday, 53 elementary schools in the Philadelphia School District will allow eligible pre-K through second grade students to attend in-person classes twice a week.
Here's how to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Philadelphia
Anyone living or working in Philadelphia can demonstrate interest in getting the vaccine through a form at the city’s sign-up page or by calling the city’s COVID-19 call center.