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.
Penn students, alumni celebrate 50th anniversary of Du Bois College House
The 50th anniversary reunion event attracted former and current residents of Du Bois College House, who came together to reflect on their experiences living in the college house.
DIG restaurant opens second Philadelphia location on 36th Street
DIG is a fast-casual restaurant with a "vegetable-forward" menu and will be located at 36th and Sansom streets near the Penn Bookstore.
Paul Prescod discusses State Senate campaign, importance of public education with Penn Dems
About 25 Penn Democrats members attended the talk, which took place on the evening of March 30. Prescod spoke to the group about his platform and plans for if he is elected.
Enforcement of city-wide plastic bag ban to begin April 1
The city postponed enforcing the ban for six months to help businesses adjust.
Philadelphia School District announces plan to improve aging buildings
On March 22, the district announced the Facilities Planning Process, a plan to renovate Philadelphia school buildings and meet students' educational needs with community input.
The DP analyzed three years of UPennAlerts. Here’s what we found.
In 2021, the Division of Public Safety issued a total of 67 UPennAlerts, up from 58 alerts in 2020 and 34 in 2019.
Philadelphia high schools shift to a later start time
The decision arrives in response to a nationwide shift toward later school start times in order to accommodate teenage sleep patterns and enhance academic performance
Chestnut Street Bridge reopens following two years of construction closures
The bridge — which crosses the Schuylkill River, connecting Center City to University City and West Philadelphia — first closed its traffic in early August 2019
Philadelphia Police Department reports a recent decrease in carjackings
The rate — which was on the rise earlier this year — fell to a record low of 20 carjackings in the week of March 9 to March 16.
Penn Med, Drexel, Wawa partner with SEPTA to provide free access for employees
The three institutions will purchase over 15,600 monthly passes for $140 each and distribute them to employees in the hopes of increasing riding rates back to pre-pandemic levels.
Philadelphia restaurant owners frustrated by new regulations for "streeteries"
In December 2021, the Philadelphia Council passed a bill that permanently legalized streeteries in certain areas across the city
Pa. Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of new congressional district map
The Court selected the map, known as the Carter plan, for its “least-change” approach, preserving many elements of the current congressional map.
New Pennsylvania state marker commemorates 1967 Philadelphia Black student walkouts
Five university students — College first year Taryn Flaherty, and four other first years from different schools — applied for the state marker in 2019.
Phila. health department clarifies incorrect COVID-19 vaccine data resulted from a staff error
The department double-counted thousands of records on the city’s COVID-19 dashboard in a failure to discern the doses, resulting in a raw number significantly higher than the actual pediatric vaccination rate.