Philadelphia
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.
Fire at 48th, Walnut contained
A large fire broke out in the Windermere Court apartments at 48th and Walnut streets Monday afternoon. The fire sent up a large plume of dark smoke visible from campus.Penn students, doctors support local health center
While some Penn students help Sayre High School students improve SAT scores and GPAs, others engage in health-based community service through the Bernett L. Johnson Sayre Health Center, a full-service primary care facility located on site.Lower Merion LGBT bill gets green light
Legislators in Lower Merion voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve an ordinance to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals from discrimination.Green2015: a plan for Philadelphia
The collaboration between city, private, non-profit and residential groups plans to add 500 acres of green space to Philadelphia’s landscape by 2015.
Student mentors offer hope to West Philadelphia high school students
Mentorship programs, which connect Penn to Sayre High School, prepare West Phila. high school students for college and beyond.Local retailers hope for sales boosts in holiday season
On Thursday, the Associated Press reported that nationally, November retail sales were strong — an early indicator of optimism about the rest of the year’s profits. Several retailers around Penn are similarly enthusiastic.SEPTA train strikes, kills man at 34th Street
A 21-year-old male was struck and killed around 1 p.m. Monday by a SEPTA Market-Frankford Line train at 34th Street Station.Two-stage plan aims to develop more bicycle-friendly Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, implemented in two stages, aims to make Philadelphia streets more bike-friendly.Clark Park still under construction
Construction on Clark Park A began in September, and officials set Thanksgiving as the tentative completion date. However, waiting for inspectors’ reviews caused the project to fall behind schedule.High stakes for SugarHouse
SugarHouse, Philadelphia’s first casino, opened in September. The highest stakes, however, are not being wagered on the casino floor, but are being fought for in the court of public opinion.Biden speaks at American Jewish History Museum's dedication ceremony
Vice President Joe Biden delivered the keynote address at the opening of the National Museum of American Jewish History on Nov. 14.
New South Street Bridge a lifeline for local businesses
While the two-year reconstruction of the South Street Bridge had many University City residents seeing red, some South Street businesses found it difficult to stay out of the red.