West Philadelphia
Penn Medicine buys 2.75-acre property on 4040 Market St. for $16 million
The acquisition builds on a series of steps taken in recent years to significantly expand Penn Medicine's operations.
At a West Philly barber shop, police and residents address issues of racial disparity
Police officers raised the issue of disparate police practices when concerning law enforcement of drug use in West Philadelphia and on college campuses such as Penn's.
Penn Police responded to more than 160 crimes over the summer
Over three months, the Penn Police responded to a number of incidents involving simple assault and package theft.
This West Phila. development is providing affordable housing for local artists
After nearly a decade of planning and construction, 4050 Haverford will offer all residents, regardless of occupation, units with one to three-bedrooms at significantly discounted rental rates. During the application period, however, priority housing was given to those who could demonstrate that they are actively working as artists in the city.
Penn Libraries donate books to local elementary schools with 'A Book a Day' initiative
The A Book a Day project is one part of Penn Libraries’ greater Community Outreach Program, which have expanded recently. Over the past two years, the program established a Community Outreach Librarian, made collaborations with local nonprofits and increased the number of students it serves from 500 to nearly 6,000.
Johns Hopkins is modeling their community engagement after Penn
Penn in the 1990s would have been unrecognizable today. Where Penn Bookstore and Fresh Grocer stands now, there were asphalt parking lots.
President Obama should grant Chaka Fattah a pardon, the ex-congressman's lawyer says
The former West Philadelphia politician — whose district included Penn's campus — was convicted of a series of racketeering and corruption charges last year.
Developers press on with plans for 4224 Baltimore Ave.
There is still hope for the development of a 132-unit, mixed-used complex
Philadelphia Historical Commission approves proposed apartment complex at 40th and Pine
Ongoing court cases block the demolition of a historic mansion which currently occupies the lot and the zoning compliance of the proposed developmentPenn donates used computers to Paul Robeson High School
For a high school with computers that hardly work, even hand-me-downs can be invaluable.PA House passes cigarette bill to fund Philly schools
The PA Senate still has to pass the bill and Governor Tom Corbett would have to sign the bill into law.
Nonprofit called Resource Generation helps wealthy students provide for others
In 2011, Holly Fetter joined Resource Generation after experiencing a conflicting sense of identity within the national economic system.As the Occupy movement illuminated the disparity between the 1% and the 99%, Fetter, a junior at Stanford University at the time, felt disillusioned by her privilege.Liquor police cracks down on underage drinking in Phila. as college semesters start
The Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement is cracking down on underage drinking at Philadelphia colleges as the fall semester begins, although it is currently unclear whether the BLCE will patrol near Penn during New Student Orientation.
SAE, IFC help move-in for charity
In order to help children suffering from cancer, SAE is teaming up with the IFC to provide move-in assistance free of charge between Aug. 21 and Aug. 24, requesting that those who use this service donate to the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation
Report: Penn Health System considers $1.5 billion upgrade
Penn Medicine is currently in the planning stages of development on a new hospital tower, which could cost $1.5 billion, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal.ICYMI: After uncertain summer, Philadelphia schools to open on time
The Daily Pennsylvanian recounts some of the summer headlines regarding the Philadelphia School District this summer.
West Philadelphia residents protest Ferguson shooting
On the corner of 52nd and Market streets, protestors raised signs in an effort to turn Mike Brown’s shooting into a catalyst for nation-wide change.
Drexel University purchase will close community garden
Members of the West Philadelphia and Penn community disapprove of Drexel University's plan to turn the garden located near the intersection of 36th and Warren streets into a parking lot.
Steam leak in Wistar Institute sends one person to hospital
At approximately 7:52 a.m., Philadelphia Police, the Philadelphia Fire Department and Penn Police responded to a call for a strong odor and steam coming from the Wistar Institute at 3601 Spruce St. , according to the Division of Public Safety. The steam leak resulted in one person being sent to HUP for evaluation.