‘We deserve much better’: Critics oppose Philly’s plan for evaluating Sixers arena proposal WHYY (Philadelphia) ‘We deserve much better’: Critics oppose Philly’s plan for evaluating Sixers arena proposal At a Philadelphia City Hall panel, Domenic Vitiello of the Weitzman School of Design decried the level of seriousness for impact studies requested by the city to evaluate the impact of a Sixers arena in Chinatown.
Debt default could occur in early June, forecasters say, backing Yellen CNN Debt default could occur in early June, forecasters say, backing Yellen A report by the Penn Wharton Budget Model found that tax receipts are running $150 billion below government projections for fiscal year 2023, due mainly to a drop in capital gains income and weakening corporate profit margins.
FYI Philly celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 6ABC.com FYI Philly celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month The Pan-Asian Dance Troupe, a Penn student group, blends modern flow with traditionally inspired movements from a variety of Asian backgrounds.
Teamsters have ended a 3-week strike at the Philly area’s largest Coca-Cola distributor Philadelphia Inquirer Teamsters have ended a 3-week strike at the Philly area’s largest Coca-Cola distributor A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found that a Philadelphia soda tax decreased the purchase of sweetened beverages by 40%.
The Supreme Court case that could threaten the SEC’s climate-disclosure rule The Wall Street Journal The Supreme Court case that could threaten the SEC’s climate-disclosure rule Cary Coglianese of Penn Carey Law explains why the Chevron doctrine has been one of the most cited legal cases of all time.
Limb-lengthening surgery can make you taller, but it isn't an easy cosmetic fix PhillyVoice Limb-lengthening surgery can make you taller, but it isn't an easy cosmetic fix Samir Mehta of the Perelman School of Medicine says that limb-lengthening surgeries are most often used to correct deformities or length discrepancies that have been present since birth or were caused by trauma or cancer.
Volunteerism is changing in the United States Voice of America Volunteerism is changing in the United States Ram A. Cnaan of the School of Social Policy & Practice says job demands and multiple jobs prevent many people from doing traditional volunteering.
Your homeowners’ insurance bill is the canary in the climate coal mine The New York Times Your homeowners’ insurance bill is the canary in the climate coal mine In an Op-Ed, Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School says that homeowners and potential buyers need to pay attention to warning signals about heightened climate risk from private insurers.
Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving Philadelphia Inquirer Smell of weed on N.J. and Philly roads spurs fears of unsafe driving According to Reagan Wetherill of the Perelman School of Medicine, studies show an increasing number of car accidents near marijuana dispensaries around the country.
Climate change is bad for everyone. But this is where it’s expected to be worst in the U.S. USA Today Climate change is bad for everyone. But this is where it’s expected to be worst in the U.S. Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that mutual reliance on goods and services from other states and countries will lead to a domino effect if others are impacted by climate change.