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The University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League school in Philadelphia, offers world-class education, groundbreaking research, and a vibrant campus community.
Address: Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 898-5000
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$6M+ in Funding Awarded to Philadelphia Scientists from RFK Jr.’s Plan for New Autism Research
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel University are set to receive more than $6 million from RFK Jr.’s plan for…
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Penn Medicine Opens New $376 Million Research Center in Philadelphia
Penn Medicine officially recently opened a new research center, a $376 million project that has added eight floors to a seven-story office building housing the…
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Philadelphia’s First of Its Kind Pilot Program, Which Gives Cash to Struggling Renters, Proves Effective
The PHLHousing+ program, a first of its kind in the nation, which gives no-strings-attached cash to struggling renters, is proving to be effective, writes Michaelle…
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Penn Theoretical Physicist Wins Prestigious Lorentz Medal, an Honor Held by Several Future Nobel Laureates
Charles Kane, a theoretical physicist at Penn, will receive the Lorentz Medal for his research on topological insulators, considered a landmark recent scientific advance, writes…
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West Chester Native and Former Temple University President Launches Youth Nonprofit
Dr. Jason Wingard, a West Chester native and former Temple University President, is a founder of the new Maryland-based nonprofit, Potomac Community Foundation, writes Ana…
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Reading Terminal Market Vendor Seeks Expansion Outside the Iconic Food Venue
Sweet Nina’s founder and owner Nina Bryan is looking to expand her pudding shop beyond her location inside the iconic Reading Terminal Market, writes Abigail…
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Philadelphia Colleges Remain Among Best in America, But Drop Considerably From Last Year
Niche has released its 2026 “Best Colleges in America” list and while several Philadelphia schools are on it, the region’s performance has most dropped overall…
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Jane Golden to Step Down as Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia in July 2026 After 42 Years
Mural Arts Philadelphia has announced that founder and Executive Director Jane Golden will conclude her 42-year tenure in July 2026, marking a historic moment for…
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What a Decade of Surveying Residents Taught Philadelphia Water Department About Water, Trust in Philly
For nearly a decade, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has been asking a simple but essential question: What do residents think about their water service? Every year since…
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Philadelphia-Born Insomnia Cookies Surpasses 300 Location Threshold Worldwide
Insomnia Cookies, the Philadelphia-born cookie brand, now has more than 300 locations worldwide, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. What started as Seth Berkowitz’s “midnight munchies”…
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Philadelphia Leadership: David Fair, Executive Director, Turning Points for Children
David Fair, Executive Director at Turning Points for Children, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up attending Catholic school in Southwest Philadelphia, coming out as…
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Wistar Institute Receives $17 Million NIH Grant for Personalized HIV Cure Research
The Wistar Institute recently announced the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has granted it a five-year, $17 million research award to launch iCure Consortium to…
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Meet Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Next CEO, Tony Sorrentino
The Fairmount Park Conservancy recently announced the hiring of Tony Sorrentino as its next chief executive officer, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY.…
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Harcum College Receives Historic $40 Million Gift from Estate of Louise Strauss
Harcum College has received an extraordinary $40 million gift from the estate of Louise Strauss, a devoted former trustee (2009-2024). This historic donation marks the…
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UPenn Bets on AI Future with Betty Supercomputer in Collegeville
The University of Pennsylvania joined the AI arms race with Betty, a new supercomputer located in Collegeville, about 30 miles from its main campus, writes…
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Water, Water Everywhere
It’s a hot summer day. Sweat trickles down your back. Clothing clings to your damp skin. You gaze at the Schuylkill River, longing to dive…
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SEPTA Pays the Price for Philly’s ‘No One Likes Us’ Reputation. Here’s How We Fix It
On a frigid February morning in 2018, Jason Kelce climbed the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in a glittering, green‑feathered Mummers costume and…
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Drexel, Penn Partner with Waste Management Startup Rego to Reduce Move-Out Trash
Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania have partnered with waste management startup Rego to reduce move-out trash while contributing to the community, writes Sarah…
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