Philadelphia
More security, fewer travel options over papal weekend
When the Pope comes to town, transportation around campus is going to be limited almost exclusively to emergency vehicles since Penn is surrounded by some of the best hospitals in Philadelphia.
Where to eat near campus during the pope's visit
A guide to food vendors that will be open during the weekend.
Proposed SEPTA student discount could save students 50 to 75 percent on tokens
The price would be included in the cost of attendance at Penn, and eligible for financial aid coverage if it is beyond one’s expected family contribution.
Wharton partners with Forbes to award $1 million in 30 Under 30 competition
With a prize pool of one million dollars, the competition is the largest of its type. The winner will receive $500,000 and the five semifinalists will each receive $100,000.
Penn prof. transforms supermarket waste to meals to feed the hungry
A July report summarized a pilot program in West Philadelphia supermarkets allowing wasted food to go to good use.
Dorm supply store relocates to 38th and Chestnut streets
Furniture Campus Home Store has moved from its old location between Cosi and Urban Outfitters on 36th Street to a new location at 3801 Chestnut St.
Catholic groups expecting record turnout for Pope's visit
It’s not Homecoming or Spring Fling, but Penn students will be out in droves for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia.
The twelfth PennApps to emphasize community engagement
This year's hackathon will feature themed categories and place an emphasis on civic engagement.
Historic mansion demolished by Penn despite pushback from neighborhood
Although Penn tried to compromise with the neighborhood, proposing a plan to incorporate the mansion into the housing complex they had received permission to begin, the neighborhood ultimately refused to meet them in the middle.
Capitalizing on the pope's visit: students open homes to visitors
While some are capitalizing on high housing rates for visitors, others are opening their doors freely and still others are restricted in having guests that weekend.
How Philadelphia's homeless will be impacted by the pope's visit
Those who live on the streets will likely need to be relocated as a result of the city's plans.
Penn spends over $3.8 billion in construction in past 10 years
Next year marks the expected completion of several PennConnects projects, including Perry World House and New College House.
Proposal to limit U. City food trucks gets pushback
A Change.org petition entitled "Save the Drexel Food Trucks!" has received over 2,850 signatures to date.
Guide to staying safe on campus
What you need to know to staying safe on and around campus.
Independent candidate wants to make history on City Council
Although the feat has never been achieved, Andrew Stober has an optimistic view of his chances of winning an at-large seat as an independent in the Nov, 3 general elections.
Despite budget impasse, Penn admins confident state funding will remain steady
Although Commonwealth appropriations for Penn are at stake, the University isn’t immediately affected by the current budget impasse.
UPDATED: Two men shot near Kings Court, many students not alerted
Around 1:37 a.m. on Saturday, two men were shot. They are in critical condition at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center as of Saturday afternoon.
With Kenney's Democratic primary win, pressure rises on Penn to pay PILOTs
Former City Councilman Jim Kenney won the Philadelphia Democratic primary for mayor last Tuesday with 55.83 percent of the vote. Kenney has explicitly stated his support for a more rigorous citywide PILOTs program.
Former Fels instructor Jim Kenney wins Democratic mayoral primary
With 98 percent of the vote counted late Tuesday night, Kenney led state Sen. Anthony H. Williams by a comfortable margin, with four other candidates trailing close behind.