Philadelphia
Pew's State of the City report shows signs of economic recovery and challenges for Philadelphia
The report, first published in 2009, is part of Pew’s Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative project and uses research and statistical analysis.
Division of Public Safety holds first in-person commendation ceremony in two years
At the April 14 ceremony, awards were given to UPPD police officers, PennComm Operations Center personnel, Penn Patrol security guards, and graduating seniors in Penn MERT.
SEPTA's mask mandate has been lifted despite newly reinstated Philadelphia mandate
SEPTA's decision — prompted by a federal judge striking down the national mask mandate for public transportation and ruling that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had overstepped its authority — was announced Monday.
"Level Up" funding stream will give Philadelphia schools $119 million
Wolf also plans to give $1.25 billion to all 500 districts to distribute equal funding to Pennsylvania's most struggling school districts.
Businesses and residents file a lawsuit against Philadelphia's reinstated mask mandate
The mandate, which was announced last week and went into effect on April 18, made Philadelphia the first major city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate following an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Penn political groups push to increase student voter registration ahead of primary elections
Penn political groups are ensuring students are registered to vote before Pennsylvania's May 2 deadline for the upcoming primary.
Philadelphia officials seek to promote children's safety with summer program offerings
PlayItSafePHL is a guide to safe summer activities — including summer camps, athletic leagues, science programs, and swimming lessons, according to WHYY.
Philadelphia to restart wastewater testing initiative
Samples from three wastewater sites will be collected twice a week, with plans for additional collection locations throughout the city to help officials more effectively monitor COVID-19 in specific populations.
Faculty call on Penn to take action to save the UC Townhomes
The eviction of the townhomes residents, which is scheduled to take place this July, has garnered significant attention and backlash from the Penn community.
Kamala Harris calls for new regulations to help union workers at Philadelphia rally
Harris spoke at the Metal Worker's Local Union No. 19 in the parking lot of the Sheet Metal Worker's Union Hall in South Philadelphia, along with other Democratic politicians.
Mask mandates return across the country amid increase in COVID-19 cases
This trend toward indoor masking arrives as the highly transmissible BA.2 subvariant has become the dominant version of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Philadelphia reinstates indoor mask mandate amid rising COVID-19 cases
The reinstatement of the mandate will take effect on April 18 to give businesses a one-week “educational period” to adjust. Penn has not yet announced plans to reintroduce indoor masking.
Philadelphia may reinstate indoor mask mandate
Officials from the Philadelphia Department of Health have said that the city's COVID-19 response level could move from Level 1 to 2 if cases continue to rise.
Philadelphia expands street sweeping program and will ticket parked cars
First started in 2019 and expanded in 2020, the 2022 Phase II street sweeping program will take place in 14 neighborhoods, including West Philadelphia.
Wendell Pritchett: The Philadelphia-born scholar’s trajectory to the Penn presidency
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with 12 Penn community members and University leaders about the challenges that Penn currently faces under his leadership.
As COVID-19 cases increase around the city, Philadelphia encourages indoor masking
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole said that while not required, the department of health recommends residents wear masks indoors and in public spaces.
Penn begins $94.5 million Sansom Place East renovation with reopening scheduled for 2023
The renovation, which was announced in July 2021, includes plans for 473 furnished units, totaling 588 beds, reported the Construction Specifier.
Koreana, a staple of campus cuisine, to close this month after 15 years
The restaurant will close its doors on April 17. The restaurant block is expected to be rebuilt into a new high-tech office and lab space in early 2023.
Tony B. Watlington chosen as new superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia
The search — which was led by Mayor Jim Kenney, current Superintendent William Hite, and other officials — concluded when the board announced its pick on Friday, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.