Penn bookstore transitions through a century

Since opening in 1906 the Penn bookstore has moved from the basement of Houston Hall to the location of Huntsman Hall to its present location at 36th and Walnut streets.

Learning with a professor who spans the ages

After spending 15 years at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, Daud Ali has returned to the United States, where he is learning the ropes of American academia.

Freshman Footsteps | Awaiting a Texas homecoming

College freshman Jordan English has begun to realize that she is not in Texas anymore.

Finance meets fashion for student designer

Tony Wang is bringing a new kind of business casual to the Wharton classroom — one that incorporates super skinny ties and waiter vests

Freshman footsteps | In true Penn style, busy and loving it

She was sick and stuck in bed for a week, yet she still managed to get an A on her Calculus midterm. That’s what one might call a Penn heroine.

Students weigh in on requirement classes

Introduction to Geology, Astronomy 001: A Survey of the Universe, Ideas in Mathematics — the courses many a Penn student plans to take eventually in order to knock off a requirement or two.

Freshman footsteps | The queen of 'nerd kingdom'

If you find yourself in Spanish class with a girl named Jordan English, don't be shocked by her foreign language skills.

Arrest made in connection with riots

Police have arrested one male for allegedly attacking a 53-year-old maintenance mechanic during the May 30 flash mob around South Street. Stephen Lyde, 21, allegedly knocked the victim off his bike, rendering him unconscious with "internal injuries and skull, rib and facial fractures," Capt.

Bon Appetit comes to Penn

Penn recently announced that it will change its dining services provider from Philadelphia-based Aramark to Bon Appetit Management Company of Palo Alto, Calif. The agreement for the University and Aramark to exit their contract on July 12 was mutual, according to University and Aramark representatives.

Bon Appetit comes to Penn

Penn recently announced that it will change its dining services provider from Philadelphia-based Aramark to Bon Appetit Management Company of Palo Alto, Calif.

PhillyCarShare adds monthly fees

PhillyCarShare recently announced that it has added a monthly fee for its services. According to an e-mail sent to customers, the company began to "streamline" their services into a monthly plan on May 1. Members who pay the $15-dollar monthly fee will get "the lowest PhillyCarShare hourly rates" - from $3.

South Street Bridge design changes put towers on hold

At last night's South Street Bridge Coalition meeting, Philadelphia's 30th Ward residents learned that they will have to wait a bit longer for finalized designs for the bridge's upper deck. The project has been divided into two phases, said Marcia Wilkof, Democratic 30th ward leader and David Perry, chief engineer for surveys and design at the Philadelphia Department of Streets.

Report finds Philadelphians are unemployed but optimistic

According to a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphians are more optimistic than the rest of the country - even though they consume a record high of cigarettes and have dismal job prospects. At a time when only 20 percent of the U.S. population say the country is headed in the right direction, 46 percent of Philadelphians look forward to the city's future.

Pew study: Philadelphians are optimistic, even as unemployment rises

According to a recent report by Pew Research Center, Philadelphians are more optimistic than the rest of the country - even though they consume a record high of cigarettes and have dismal job prospects. At a time when only 20 percent of the U.S. population answered that the country is headed in the right direction, 46 percent of Philadelphians look forward to the city's future.

Foxwoods, SugarHouse moving forward with casino development

With the support of various City organizations and elected officials, casino development is well on its way in Philadelphia, casino officials say. Foxwoods Resort Casino has begun exploring a relocation to the Gallery complex on 9th and Market streets, according to a recent press release.

SEPTA creates one-day unlimited pass

SEPTA has just made traveling in Philadelphia cheaper, faster and easier. In a press release, SEPTA announced that it will introduce a "One Day Independence Pass" and a "Family Independence Pass," for use on trains, trolleys and buses. According to the release, the passes will provide riders with the "independence of convenient, economical and unlimited travel on all SEPTA trains.

SEPTA introduces unlimited day pass

SEPTA has just made traveling in Philadelphia cheaper, faster and easier. In a press release, SEPTA announced that it will introduce a "One Day Independence Pass" and a "Family Independence Pass," which will be available for use on trains, trolleys and buses.

Peter Kuperman banned from U.S.

There are many faces of Peter Kuperman. The 1996 Penn alumnus is a San Francisco hedge fund manager by day and a chef by night; he created a Facebook group aiming to fix the high-rise elevators and an internship program for Management and Technology students.

South Street Bridge tower designs proposed | Interactive feature

South Street Bridge tower designs proposed Due to safety concerns, four design alternatives to the towers above the road deck of the South Street Bridge were introduced to community members on Monday. The design of these glass-and-steel towers - which will take the place of the four watch towers that have been demolished - is the last step of the redesign, 30th Ward Democratic leader Marcia Wilkof said.

Nutter says city will create "no barriers" to casinos

Opponents to the proposed Philadelphia casinos are up in arms about Mayor Michael Nutter's recent statement that the City will create "no barriers" to their development. But the Mayor's Office maintains that legally, there is no other choice.