University City
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Here Are Some of the Best Places To Dine in University City
University City is filled with culinary delights and a nice mix of cafes, bars, and restaurants sure to satisfy anyone’s palate, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For a quick bite, the 24-hour Makkah Market is a solid option. Hearty meals at the market include lamb stew, chicken tawook, and kufta kebab for $10…
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Wistar Institute, Temple Scientists Identify Metabolic Target To Overcome Chemotherapy Resistance in Ovarian Cancer
Many cancers can be treated by administering DNA-damaging agents, such as platinum-based chemotherapy, because the resulting DNA damage causes the cancer cells to die. A subset of cancers, however, including ovarian cancers, can repair their own DNA. Because such cancers survive despite chemotherapy, ovarian cancer patients whose tumors are DNA repair proficient have historically faced a…
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Drexel University Made History in 1983 by Requiring Every Student to Have a Personal Computer
In 1983, Drexel University launched a first-of-its-kind partnership with Apple, requiring all students to have access to a personal computer, writes Alissa Falcone for Drexel News. In doing so, Drexel became the first university in the United States to have such a mandate, thus setting the stage for what would become the future of technology…
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Wharton School Receives Largest Gift in History, Will Establish First New Degree Program in 50 Years
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has received a $60 million gift from alumnus Bruce I. Jacobs, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This marks the largest donation the Wharton School has ever been gifted in its 144-year history. With it, the school plans to establish the new Master of Science…
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Penn Grad Named Next Apple CEO, Giving a Global Story a Philadelphia Connection
Apple announced last week that University of Pennsylvania alumnus John Ternus will become the next CEO of the company, starting September 1, writes Alastair Goldfisher for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ternus will be the successor to incumbent CEO Tim Cook, who will be stepping into the role of Apple’s executive chairman. In a statement, Cook…
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Researchers from Wistar Institute, ChristianaCare Identify Promising New Therapeutic Target for Pancreatic Cancer
Scientists at The Wistar Institute and clinical researchers from ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute have discovered a vulnerability in pancreatic cancer that could be targeted as a potential therapy. In a new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, they show how defective mitochondria within cells spark a process that…
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Wistar Institute Scientist Dr. Alex Price Awarded Prestigious, Early-Career NIH Grant
The Wistar Institute, a world leader in cancer, immunology, and infectious disease research, has been awarded a five-year, $2,532,750 National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) to support the research of Alex Price, Ph.D. Through this funding, Price investigates how immune cells distinguish “self” from “non-self”—a fundamental process that enables the body…
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World Stage, Formerly World Cafe Live, Faces Uncertain Future As Troubles Continue
For two decades, World Cafe Live served as a valued cultural and artistic hub, but in recent months, that hasn’t been as much of the case, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. In May 2025, tech entrepreneur Joseph Callahan was named the new CEO after founder Hal Real retired from the role after…
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America’s Oldest Stadium in Philadelphia Still Hosts Record Crowds After 130 Years
The University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field has celebrated 130 years as the nation’s first stadium, hosting events and attracting record crowds throughout its history, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Built in 1895, the historic facility on Penn’s campus was decades ahead of its time. The stadium began with a football field, later…
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Penn Engineering Secures $40M in Early Commitments for $200M Research Fund Aimed at Combating Federal Cuts
A $200 million fund launched by the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science will support faculty research and seed startups, aiming to offset the shortfall caused by federal funding cuts to universities, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Futures Fund is set to back research and initiatives in fields…
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Wistar Institute Announces Recruitment of Murad Mamedov, Ph.D., to the Center for Advanced Therapeutics
The Wistar Institute, an international biomedical research leader in cancer, immunology, and infectious disease, has announced the appointment of Murad Mamedov, Ph.D., as assistant professor in Wistar’s Center for Advanced Therapeutics. Mamedov is an immunologist studying immune stress sensing and the role of human unconventional T cells called gamma-delta T cells in fighting cancer and other…
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University City District Unveils $60M Project Proposal to Build Bi-level Water Park on the Schuylkill
During its recent State of University City event, the University City District unveiled its plans to build a bi-level water park on the western bank of the Schuylkill that features a large public pool, beach, and a restaurant, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “A lot of folks don’t have the resources to get…
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The Palestra is Synonymous With Philadelphia College Basketball
The Palestra in Philadelphia is one of the most special sports stadiums in the nation, write Siafa Lewis and Will Kenworthy for CBS News Philadelphia. The stadium first opened its doors on Jan. 1, 1927. Since then, coaches and players alike has shared countless memories at the stadium. There’s Phil Martelli, who coached at Saint…
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University Place Associates Changes Course on Life Sciences Building, Opts for Mixed-Use Residential Tower
Philadelphia developer University Place Associates has decided against its original plan for a life sciences buildings for a mixed-use tower instead, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The original plans called for a project called University Place 4.0, a 400,000-square-foot life sciences building featuring more than 10 floors. However, now the developer is…
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Wistar Institute Welcomes James Lovett to Board of Trustees
The Wistar Institute, a global leader in biomedical research in cancer, immunology and infectious disease, is pleased to welcome James Lovett to its Board of Trustees. Lovett comes to the role with a strong background in the life science industry and a prior 7-year term on Wistar’s Board of Trustees. Lovett served for seven years…
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Penn Medical Student Battling ALS Sets Sights on Developing Gene Therapy, Saving Lives
Yentli Soto Albrecht, a medical student at the University of Pennsylvania, is facing a tough battle with ALS and is using this battle to save lives, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative disease, and Soto Albrecht is a genetic carrier for a rare form of disease, having the same…
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Wistar Scientists Develop Two-Vaccine Strategy to Fight T Cell Lymphoma
T cell lymphomas are notoriously difficult to treat because immunotherapy, despite being one of the most effective therapies for treating cancer, can’t easily distinguish cancerous T cells from healthy ones. Now, scientists at The Wistar Institute have designed a two-vaccine approach that not only targets the tumors’ unique molecular identity but counters the evasion strategy…
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Penn Medicine Receives $10 Million Gift To Establish New First-Of-Its-Kind Research Center
Penn Medicine was recently gifted $10 million, which is being used to establish its new King Center for Lynch Syndrome, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Penn Medicine, the new research center is the world’s first named for Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that increases the risk of developing certain types…
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