Philadelphia
Food trucks go gourmet
All around campus, entrepreneurs are challenging our notions of what we expect of our street food. A new class of trucks has arisen that is serving high-end gourmet food on the go.Nursing School reaches out to Phila. shelters
Verizon recently awarded the Nursing School a grant, which it plans to use to shift the focus of the women’s shelter program to domestic violence, according to Pamela Mack-Brooks, nursing manager of the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Students protest exploitation in the 'fair food nation'
The protest will be repeated today and every subsequent Friday this semester as part of “Fair Food Fridays.” The campaign, which originated in 2001, centers around human-rights issues with Aramark.Experts analyze 'Let's Move' anti-obesity campaign
Though many think a healthy lifestyle can easily be achieved through diet and exercise, the success of anti-obesity programs depends on a host of external factors, according to experts.
2009 alum's film to debut this weekend
Kevin McMullin, who graduated in 2009, created his debut film Exit 117 with just $850 and his laptop.
Providing fresh produce for all
Those in need can now find a new source of fresh produce in West Philadelphia. Philabundance opened a new food distribution site at 49th and Spruce streets.Fresh Grocer closed today
The supermarket at 40th and Walnut closed due to electrical problems. Around 1 p.m. it began experiencing refrigeration problems, which led to cash registers shorting out.
Lighting initiative installs 102 fixtures
The fourth phase of the University City Lighting Initiative is underway. To date, 102 fixtures have been installed in Phase Four, which began last fall.
Alum plans five-story mural for Phila. airport
How Philly Moves — a 50,000-square foot, five-story-tall mural to be displayed on the side of the Philadelphia International Airport parking garage — is part of a movement by the Mural Arts Program to beautify the city’s gateways.
Programs bring up-and-coming West Phila. artists close to campus
The 40th Street Artist-in-Residence and ArtsEdge programs aim to provide emerging West Philadelphia artists an opportunity to devote themselves to their art without distraction.PennSavers gives students Philly discounts
For students new to Philadelphia, PennSavers — a weekly e-mail notification about Penn and Philadelphia cultural events — provides “a one-shot flavor” of the city.
New law requires caloric content on Phila. menus
On Monday, a new Philadelphia law that requires restaurants with over 15 locations to post calorie content on their menus took effect.
Penn reaches out to high schoolers
In an effort to promote higher education among West Philadelphia high schoolers, Penn’s Netter Center for Community Partnerships matched adolescents with advisors Tuesday as part of Shadowing Day.
Penn Haven protests poverty
A group of about 50 protesters blocked off the junction outside the Federal Building. The rally was among a series of protests aross the country calling for a freeze on foreclosures.
Feeding the less fortunate
What began with filling up to-go boxes in the dining halls and bringing them to homeless people has expanded into More than Pennies — a project dedicated to fighting hunger in Philadelphia.
SEPTA fare hikes uncertain
Despite talk of fare hikes, SEPTA is still far from making any decisions.CHOP healthcare workers allege unfair firings
Nine employees at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia were fired Dec. 4 allegedly for refusing to be vaccinated against influenza.Dental School uses grant money for community outreach
A Penn Dental School initiative aims to provide 120 children with dental sealants by the end of March 2010.Experts discuss homelessness with SP2 students
Tuesday afternoon in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, experts spoke about the problem of homelessness in Philadelphia to a group of Master of Social Work students interning for the Homeless Health Initiative.