An anonymous donor has gifted $10 million to the University of Pennsylvania to further its research into city planning and policy solutions. The money will go to the college's Institute …
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After turbulent year, Penn climbs to No. 7 in U.S. News rankings of universities
by myphillyconnection 50 viewsAfter a tumultuous year that included a number of battles with the Trump administration, the University of Pennsylvania was ranked No. 7 in U.S. News & World Report's annual analysis …
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Philly to get 14 new state historical markers, including for Bellevue hotel, Kensington riots
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsPhiladelphia will get 14 new state historical markers in the coming year, adding to more than 300 signs that have been placed in the city by the Pennsylvania Historical and …
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Bucks County farm owner accused of animal cruelty returned to the U.S.
by myphillyconnection 50 viewsA Bucks County woman accused of animal abuse has been returned to the United States by investigators after fleeing to Belize last year. Abigail Tuttle O'Keeffe, 54, the owner of …
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UArts’ archives to be preserved by Historical Society of Pennsylvania
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsNearly 150 years of historical archives from the former University of the Arts will live on at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. About 600 containers of materials, including administration records, …
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As electricity bills climb due to AI boom, Pennsylvania lawmakers struggle to find solution
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsWhen Pennsylvania state Sen. Katie Muth toured a small data center in her suburban Philadelphia district this May, she was mostly impressed by what she found. It was quiet and …
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Three months late: Pennsylvania is one of only two states without a budget for 2025-26
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsIt's been nearly three months since the constitutionally-mandated deadline for state lawmakers in Harrisburg to pass a budget. But partisan gridlock continues to hold up negotiations. Republicans hold a majority …
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SNAP has new work requirements, but exemptions could help many at risk of losing food assistance
by myphillyconnection 83 viewsThe Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, looks a little different in Pennsylvania this month. Work requirements for the program, which provides low-income households with food assistance, changed …
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Drexel student arrested for alleged threat against Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsA Drexel University student was arrested in Utah on Tuesday for allegedly posting threats online about plans for "killing woke" at Utah Valley University, the campus where conservative activist Charlie …
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Richmond Library reopens after finishing eight-month, $2.5 million renovation
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsThe Richmond Library reopened Wednesday after eight months of repairs. The $2.5 million renovation included a new roof, masonry restoration, replaced HVAC system and repairs to the plaster inside the …