Philadelphia
Law students advocate for Phila. public school families
Parents of public school students can call the The School Discipline Advocacy Service which pairs law students from Penn, Temple and Drexel University to act as pro-bono advocates to help them wade through the disciplinary process in the school district.
University City introduces 'parklets'
With warmer weather approaching, University City District plans to brighten the neighborhood with the addition of parking-spot sized parks called parklets.
Student recognized for breaking through the Penn bubble
College senior Rawlin Rosario was recognized for his work in the community through the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Student Award for Community Involvement.
Unarmed robbery at 41st and Baltimore
Two suspects fled the scene of an unarmed robbery on 41st and Baltimore Friday night.
Penn student awarded $80,000 for wrongful arrest in Occupy Philadelphia
In 2011, sociology PhD student Gregory Harris was arrested for assault after allegedly elbowing a police officer while he observed an Occupy Philadelphia protest for his dissertation.
Mayor Nutter talks sex and safety at DPS Commendation Ceremony
Nutter began his speech with a humorous memory as a Penn undergraduate.
PILOTs resolution passes City Council vote, U. holds firm
Despite rising pressure from government officials, University administrators continue to firmly oppose PILOT payments.
The DP's annual joke issue makes headlines
The annual joke issue successfully tricked Vanity Fair into thinking Emma Watson was to attend Penn.
Crime Log: March 12 - March 19
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between March 12 and March 19.
Corner Bakery opens on 38th and Market
One hundred residents and students of University City will receive free coffee for a year on Wednesday morning.First of three public hearings held on medical marijuana legalization
The hearing was held at Pennsylvania Hospital, one of Penn Medicine’s medical facilities.
Penn prepares to 'Swipe Out Hunger'
Swipe Out Hunger, a national organization that combats food insecurity by encouraging college students to donate leftover meal swipes, will officially launch at Penn on Wednesday.
ABCS Summit highlights unique courses during advanced registration
The Netter Center for Community Partnerships held its 12th annual ABCS Summit at the Shotel Dubin Auditorium in Penn Hillel.
Conference explores holistic approaches to education
While teachers and administrators often focus on student's academic needs, a conference this weekend focused more on how to address students' needs as people.
Penn-led health fair provides free services to West Philly
This past weekend, a number of Penn students went out into the West Philly community in order to provide services to others. Many returned with the realization that the community had provided a great service to them.
City Councilman proposes resolution for U.'s to pay PILOTs
The push for PILOTs has gone from Penn President Amy Gutmann's house to City Hall.
Penn Police join procession for fallen officer Robert Wilson III
Wilson, 30, was shot at a North Philadelphia GameStop during an attempted robbery Thursday afternoon.
Former Wharton dean named Philly Fed president
On Monday, Harker — currently the president of the University of Delaware — was named the next president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, effective July 1.
Philly launches bike sharing program
The city of Philadelphia will be launching its very own bike-sharing program this spring, akin to those already running in New York City and Washington, D.C. Unique to Philly will be the pricing scheme and, hopefully, the incomes of the customer base.