Philadelphia
Traffic redirected due to fire at 45th and Walnut streets
The fire, which broke out at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, was the second in two days in the area and resulted in two hospitalizations.New study quantifies value of Phila. religious institutions
A study by Associate Dean for Research at the School of Social Policy and Practice Ram Cnaan sought to measure the economic value — or “halo effect” — of 12 religious congregations in Philadelphia.No students hurt in West Phila. fire
A fire around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in a transitional living home at 45th and Spruce streets resulted in evacuations and two hospitalizations.
West Phila. abortion doctor denied preliminary hearing
Kermit Gosnell, a West Philadelphia abortion doctor charged with the murder of one woman and seven babies, faces a possible death penalty if convicted.
Biden pitches $53 billion high-speed rail project in U. City
Vice President Joe Biden said the plan is necessary to remain competitive with countries that already have highly developed cross-country transportation systems.
Philly ranked third rudest city in U.S.
A Travel and Leisure poll claims that Philadelphia is the third rudest city in America. Penn students and employees, however, object to these findings.Nutter launches volunteer challenge
On Jan. 22, Mayor and Penn alumnus Michael Nutter launched the 2011 Volunteer Impact Challenge at the Philadelphia Free Library. The challenge, announced by the accompanying website SERVEphiladelphia.org, was set in motion to spearhead the administration’s top 10 volunteer priorities for 2011.Miss Black Pennsylvania 2011 promotes women's heart health
Jillian Pirtle, Miss Black Pennsylvania 2011, visited Penn Medicine’s Heart and Vascular Center Friday for National Wear Red Day, a part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women campaign designed to empower women to take charge of their own heart health.Rape crisis center slated to open in North Phila.
A new rape crisis center will be established this spring, which will streamline help and greatly shorten wait time for victims in the Penn and Philadelphia communities.PennDesign members contemplate high-speed rail
The House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a hearing in New York to discuss the possibility of high-speed rail development in the Northeast corridor.Counting the Philadelphia homeless
At midnight on Tuesday, 40 volunteers — including two Penn students — went into Philadelphia to count the homeless as part of an initiative led by local nonprofit Project HOME.SEPTA to implement electronic fare system
SEPTA announced Thursday in a press release that they will borrow $175 million dollars from the nonprofit Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation to implement an electronic fare system that can abolish tokens once and for all.In U. City, homelessness a fact of life
Even the 12-inch snowstorm Wednesday night hasn’t stopped local panhandlers from coming to Penn to solicit students at 2 a.m.With borrowed funds, SEPTA hopes to revamp system
SEPTA's board will vote Thursday on a measure allowing it to borrow $250 million to finance the purchase of new railcars and the reconstruction of a Regional Rail station.
Pairing puppies with people
Hand2Paw, founded by College junior Rachel Cohen, brings together homeless youth and homeless animals to foster care, responsibility and mutual support.
Putting faces to the fire
Robert Cohen was in the Poconos with his family when he watched his apartment complex, at 48th and Walnut streets, burn down on the news.Nutter campaign aims to increase financial aid awareness
Last Thursday, Philadelphia Mayor and Penn alumnus Michael Nutter announced that more high-school students will be receiving the information they need to apply for and receive financial aid through the Philadelphia College Financial Aid/FAFSA Completion Campaign.
Supporters rally against deportation
Members of the Penn and Philadelphia communities participated in a rally Monday afternoon to stand up for individuals facing deportation from the United States.