Philadelphia
Biotech company founded by Penn alum seeks to prevent food allergies
Lele was inspired to start Hanimune Therapeutics when her son developed food allergies at a young age.
Penn students rush to buy bottled water after chemical spill prompts emergency water advisory
According to a map of possibly affected areas, the zip code encompassing Penn's campus is not affected by the advisory because it does not receive tap water from the Delaware River.
Philadelphia agrees to a $9.25 million settlement for police response to 2020 protests
About 350 plaintiffs who were teargassed, struck with rubber bullets, and detained by the Philadelphia Police Department in the protests following the murder of George Floyd will receive compensatory damages.
From Lyn's to Hemo's, the DP mapped Penn's food truck scene
The analysis — which examined 45 food trucks and 72 restaurants near campus — found that 41% of food trucks on or near campus offer Halal food.
Workers at 34th and Walnut streets Starbucks participate in nationwide strike
The strike was held in lieu of “Founder’s Day” on March 22, a Starbucks event held in honor of Howard Schultz who served as the company’s CEO for many years.
Philadelphia, UC Townhomes developer approach settlement involving Penn support for tenants
Penn, Drexel, and other local institutions could contribute to a "services-based" fund to support UC Townhomes residents.
Penn Police officer discharged from hospital after being struck in purposeful hit-and-run
The incident happened at around 10:30 p.m. at 40th and Sansom Streets.
SEPTA board awards $714 million to modernize trolleys
Trolley modernization is just one component of the SEPTA Forward Strategic plan which seeks to create a transportation system that accommodates various types of commutes.
New University City lab and office building looks to include restaurant, café, and other retail
The building includes 25,000 square feet of retail space which developers hope to fill with a restaurant, urgent care center, and a café.
Students protest 76ers stadium proposal in Chinatown outside of Board of Trustees meeting
Protestors remained outside the Inn at Penn for over two hours, and students and community members spoke to the crowd about why protecting Chinatown is important to them.
Students, staff evacuate Biotech Commons due to steam leak
People inside the building were evacuated outside, where two large pillars of rushing steam were visible coming out of windows, with one pillar on each side of the Robert Wood Johnson Pavilion entrance.
Penn’s $4.1 million partnership with local school leads to new hires, gentrification concerns
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to Lea School parents, the Graduate School of Education, and the School District of Philadelphia to assess the funding’s impact a year after its approval.
Penn Medicine receives $5 million grant for anti-violence initiative
Penn Medicine will distribute the $5 million to three of its programs dedicated to preventing violence in Philadelphia and treating victims.
Penn alum Helen Gym talks mayoral campaign, Penn's role in Philadelphia at student event
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Gym about her goals as a mayoral candidate.
City council proposes legislation to create new public safety officer position
The director will be among the city government's top four administrative positions and would work closely with the city’s mayor, managing director, and finance director.
Protestors from Penn, Drexel call for direct University action to preserve UC Townhomes
Penn does not own nor has plans to purchase the UC Townhomes property, and administrators have said that it does not have any direct control over the redevelopment plans for the Townhomes property site.
Two Penn dining halls found not in compliance with Philadelphia health code
A Daily Pennsylvanian analysis of food safety inspection reports found that a majority of the 12 Penn Dining locations were found to have at least five health code violations.
Fried chicken restaurant Wishbone closes University City location after 10 years
Wishbone offered a menu that included buttermilk battered chicken tenders and wings, mac and cheese, salads, biscuits, vintage sodas, and cornbread, along with an array of homemade dipping sauces.
Court declares need to reform Pennsylvania's public school funding system
Commonwealth Court Judge Renée Cohn Jubelirer ruled on Feb. 7 that Pennsylvania public school funding practices violate students’ rights.