Philadelphia

Young Quakers program kicks off sports mentorship

Penn President Amy Gutmann helped announce the launch of the Young Quakers Community Athletics Program on Franklin Field Thursday evening.

Jim Kenney resigns from City Council, eyes mayoral bid

The longtime councilman’s resignation marks the last step before Kenney officially enters the 2015 mayoral race.

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For too long, the uninsured have gone without life-saving medical treatment or lived in fear of bankruptcy. Survivors fleeing abuse have been forced to sleep in the streets after their last lifeline of state assistance was cut off. The recently laid-off have waited in vain for help at County Assistance Offices.

Penn researchers and teachers are partnering to improve schools

The first meeting between the Graduate School of Education and the School District of Philadelphia was held yesterday as part of the Shared Solutions research partnership announced in September. The mini-conference held at the School District headquarters brought together about 100 teachers, administrators and community members to discuss current strategies and possible improvements for the district’s school reform efforts.

With high Phila. principal turnover, GSE preps new school leaders

Before he became a Philadelphia public school principal, Ted Domers learned about how other school leaders ? from private, public and parochial schools ?

Protesting for a religious America at 36th and Walnut

For the last ten years, Hank Essex has protested against the “corruption and demoralization of America” at the corner of 36th and Walnut every Friday.

Developers press on with plans for 4224 Baltimore Ave.

There is still hope for the development of a 132-unit, mixed-used complex

Phila. decriminalizes pot, public school rules stay the same

If caught in school with marijuana, public school students in Philadelphia are still at risk for expulsion or suspension, since the School District of Philadelphia’s disciplinary produces will remain the same after decriminalization.

Report highlights University City as neighborhood on the rise

Over the past five years, more than $4.6 billion has been invested in real estate development, with over 2,000 new housing units anticipated by the end of 2016, according to UCD’s "State of University City" report released on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House launches campaign to add rooms

The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House announced the campaign at a celebration of its 40th anniversary at the Simeon Automotive Museum last Friday.

University City initiative finds success in combatting unemployment

The University City District released an impact report that illustrates the effective collaboration between West Philadelphia residents and University City institutions.

Under Gutmann, Penn increases involvement in Philadelphia schools

Throughout the 10 years of Amy Gutmann's presidency and the many tumultuous changes in the School District of Philadelphia, the partnerships between Penn and schools in West Philadelphia have grown substantially.

Councilwoman Blackwell won't bend zoning rules after community pressure

City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell told Plan Philly on Thursday that the community should go to the zoning board if they do not want to comply with the existing rules.

Councilwoman's silence jeopardizes development at 43rd and Baltimore

The Spruce Hill community might have to give up on its plans for a development consisting of residential condos, commercial retail, public parking and a public fitness center.

For some GSE students, moments shape path to education

Four current students in the Education Policy master's program in the Graduate School of Education can practically pinpoint the moment they realized they wanted to change the system.

Phila. school commission cancels teachers contracts

In a impromptu School Reform Commission meeting this morning, the commission voted to cancel the contract with between the School District of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.

Penn prof's Mural Arts Program: a deterrent for graffiti

While graffiti is on the rise in Philadelphia, Penn professor and Mural Arts Program Executive Director Jane Golden is working with Penn students and the city to create public art that benefits the community.

CVS tobacco ban has minimal effect on Penn

Despite pulling tobacco products off its shelves, CVS hasn’t ruffled many feathers at Penn.

Proposed 40th and Pine apartment building gets another round of approval

Penn's plan to build an apartment complex at 40th and Pine streets is one step closer to becoming a reality, but there is still much opposition to overcome.

Student fundraises for family of eight-year-old girl who died

The fundraising campaign has raised $4,020 as of publishing time.