Philadelphia
At 'Immigration Town Hall,' community gathers to weigh Penn's role in immigration policy
The event discussed the intricacies – and ambiguities – of sanctuary city policy and Penn's role within the immigration debate.
Two of Philadelphia’s biggest health care systems announce intentions to merge
The merger would boost Jefferson's annual revenue to $6 billion, still almost $2 billion short of the University of Pennsylvania Health System's revenue.
Seven of nine members of Philadelphia's new Board of Education have ties to Penn
Kenney selected the nine members out of 27 final candidates who were nominated by the Education Nomination Panel, a group of appointed Philadelphia leaders that included Penn Provost Wendell Pritchett.
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill denied bail again despite increase in public support
Mill’s longstanding probation case has proceeded since 2008, when he was first accused of involvement in an illegal drug sale.
Students discuss Penn's role in city gentrification, transportation at Polybian Society event
"We can see these impacts as institutions like Penn continue to expand into the communities they occupy — by building dorms, dining halls, and academic buildings," Polybian Society Consul and College junior Brianna Raposo said.
Residents in Pa. petition against decision to rename local school after Steve Schwarzman
Albington Senior High School announced plans to rename the school after a donation from Schwarzman, sparking outrage among the community.
Villanova celebrates historic March Madness win over Michigan Wolverines
Despite that the light poles were greased, as they were during the recent Super Bowl win, rioters still managed to climb them in a frenzy.
Cosby's judge defends wife, a CAPS counselor, and says he won't recuse himself from trial
Cosby’s lawyers claimed that the judge's wife has a conflict of interest because his wife is a CAPS counselor for victims of sexual assault and has advocated for victims in the past.
PILOT protests disrupt University Council meeting on research and renovation
Penn and Columbia are the only two Ivies that do not have PILOT agreements, through which nonprofits make payments to local governments in lieu of any property tax.
'Pay your fair share': students and locals call on Penn to participate in PILOTs for city
As a nonprofit, Penn is exempt from paying property taxes under the tax code even though it is the largest private employer in the city.
PA has the second highest organic food sales of any state, according to gov. issued report
This increase in Pennsylvania follows a nationwide trend of organic food sales, reported by a USA Today analysis of data from the Organic Trade Association.
Philadelphia ranked as the fourth friendliest city for food truck vendors
The city also ranked first in complying with restrictions and third in ease of obtaining food truck licenses and permits, according to the Food Truck Nation report.
'Choose me over a gun’: Penn students, profs march with Philadelphia to end gun violence
Across the world, there were 800 marches planned for this one day. Along with two high school students, Penn College senior Jana Korn organized Philadelphia's march.
Philadelphia ranks 73rd out of 75 major U.S. cities in financial health
Philadelphia’s taxpayers would need to contribute more than $20,000 per person to pay all of the city’s bills. Only Chicago and New York have poorer financial health.
Philadelphia college student dead in Bermuda following his rugby tournament
Students at Saint Joseph’s University remembered Mark Dombrowski in a prayer service held by the university's chaplain on March 19.
Penn Nursing ranked top in the world, but receives mediocre score for 'employer reputation'
While Penn earned a perfect score of 100 points for academic reputation, it received a mediocre score of 75.5 points for employer reputation.
Philadelphia ranked as 7th out of 20 cities for best late-night food
Digital Third Coast's best late-night food ranking looked at the 20 cities being considered by Amazon to host its second headquarters.
Penn study shows increase in assault rates for cities that held Trump presidential rallies
While this link was not found in relation to Clinton’s rallies, the researchers discovered that cities experienced 2.3 more assaults on days that they hosted Trump rallies.
DA Krasner takes further step toward criminal justice reform in Philadelphia
This is not the first of Krasner's more progressive policy changes. With a background of a civil right's attorney, Krasner aligns himself with many of the causes furthered by former presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders.