Philadelphia
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.
Governor fires Chairman of School Reform Commission following charter approvals
The decision comes after the SRC approved applications for five new charter schools. Wolf had urged Green to deny all applications.
Trustees approve Pennovation Center design
The Pennovation Center will contain space for entrepreneurs and startups from both inside and outside Penn.
Lawsuit filed against Phila. school district and teachers' union
The suit opposes a contract stipulation that lets teachers work for the union while remaining on the district's payroll.
PennDesign prof. part of effort to save local church
The architect of St. Peter's Church also designed Fisher Fine Arts.