Philadelphia
School of Social Policy wins $250K grant for culture database
The NEA awarded a $250,000 Our Town grant last week to a group that includes Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice to develop a Creative Assets Mapping Database for Philadelphia.Wharton alums purchase 76ers
A group of investors, led by 1986 Wharton graduate Joshua Harris, will pay approximately $280 million to purchase the Philadelphia 76ers basketball franchise.
Philadelphia continues to support Japan
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter presented Ambassador of Japan Shigeyuki Hiroki with a check for $230,000 from the Philadelphia-Japan Disaster Relief Fund on Friday.Wharton grads may buy 76ers
A group of investors that includes two Wharton graduates may buy 90 percent of the Philadelphia 76ers for $280 million.
University City brews with excitement
Night Market Philadelphia, inspired by street markets throughout Asia, will come to University City Thursday night.
Philadelphia sees changing makeup
University City's Asian and Hispanic populations showed drastic growth, while the black population decreased slightly and the white population remained steady.
Clark Park to reopen after construction
After seven months of delay, due to inspectors' reviews, Clark Park will open with better drainage systems and a new park center.
Penn Alexander turns students away
The Penn Alexander School at 4209 Spruce St. is facing potential overcrowding for the first time in its history.
Farmers’ market reopens with new vendors
The University Square Farmer’s Market at 36th and Walnut streets, a staple of Penn’s campus life since 2004, is up and running in time for the warmer months.Fresh Grocer wine machine may soon offer hard liquor
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced last month that they will be running a pilot program to sell hard liquor to some of the current wine kiosks across the state.2015 student addresses racial tension
Coming from a Phila. high school, Duong Nghe Ly has worked to promote racial dialogue and awareness.Retail theft sees slight decrease
While most theft has remained consistent since 2010, petty theft has lessened at many retailers.Philadelphia Orchestra declares bankruptcy
The Philadelphia Orchestra was the first to broadcast on radio and TV, and, as of last week, was also the first major U.S. orchestra to go bankrupt.ICA festivities draw diverse crowd
Coordinators and attendees alike hailed the Institute of Contemporary Art’s “Laundry Boat” day-long celebration Saturday as a success.Online journal opens doors for young writers
Organized and operated by students through the Kelly Writers House, a new online journal called The Blacktop is creating fresh possibilities for young writers all over Philadelphia.Grad student's nonprofit reaches W. Phila. youth
A new service run by Penn students is delivering high-quality college advising to the fringes of Philadelphia.Phila. campaigns for sexual health
The "Take Control Philly" program, which coincides with National STD Awareness Month, provides free condoms to youth to promote safety.Gosnell abortion case advances
West Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, charged with the death of seven babies and a woman, has his next court proceeding set for June 21.