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City of Philadelphia
Penn Medicine to become official health care partner of the Philadelphia 76ers
Penn Medicine to become official health care partner of the Philadelphia 76ers
The multiyear partnership brings together two iconic brands with the shared goal of making an impact on health care in the Philadelphia community.
President Magill’s Phillies debut
President Magill’s Phillies debut
Penn’s ninth president threw a ceremonial first pitch at Saturday’s baseball game.
Weitzman’s Michael Fichman on nighttime economies and a Philly milestone
Weitzman’s Michael Fichman on nighttime economies and a Philly milestone
Weitzman’s Michael Fichman discusses how the Night Time Economy Office benefits all aspects of city life, creating a safe, thriving, and creative community 24 hours a day.
Who, What, Why: Max Johnson Dugan’s research on halal food
Who, What, Why: Max Johnson Dugan’s research on halal food
A doctoral candidate in religious studies, Dugan focuses on halal consumption: “What we make, what we wear, what sort of things that we eat, what we do with our bodies.”
With school out, construction crews work in earnest
With school out, construction crews work in earnest
Campus may have depopulated for the summer, but construction workers have moved in to begin or accelerate work on projects both big and small. Here, an overview of what’s in progress on Penn’s campus—and beyond.
2022 Projects for Progress awardees continue working with community
2022 Projects for Progress awardees continue working with community
The second cohort of awardees, a combination of faculty, staff, and students, continue the tradition of commitment to social justice and engagement in the community.
America as it actually was
America as it actually was
“Teaching Independence: Bridging the Communications Gap,” took an in-depth look at the challenges of teaching the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution, and the nation’s founding in the current political climate.
Lead toxicity risk factors in Philadelphia
Lead toxicity risk factors in Philadelphia
Two studies identify factors that correlate with high blood-lead levels in children, pointing to ongoing environmental justice issues that disproportionately fall on children of color and poorer communities in the city.
Christopher Woods on his first year as director of the Penn Museum
Christopher Woods on his first year as director of the Penn Museum
Penn Museum Director Christopher Woods leads the massive transformation of the 135-year-old institution’s building while reevaluating the collection, expanding the staff and community engagement, and addressing sensitive issues through new policies.
Hands to hold on the path to surgery
Hands to hold on the path to surgery
The first-of-its kind Center for Surgical Health provides navigation and support to help under- and uninsured patients receive surgical treatment before it becomes an emergency.
In the News
Philadelphia Business Journal
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia names new board chair in continued leadership transition
President Liz Magill is announced as a new member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Citizen
The West Philly housing crisis that was utterly avoidable
An in-depth examination looks at the solution that might have put a stop to the UC Townhomes housing crisis, with a glimpse at what President Liz Magill and her office are doing to help.
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Philadelphia Business Journal
Penn to build new Stuart Weitzman performing arts center in the heart of campus
Christopher Gruits of Penn Live Arts says that the new Stuart Weitzman Theatre will give artists more flexibility and completely transform the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
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Philadelphia Business Journal
University City is running out of real estate for life sciences development. The answer? Densification
At a Philadelphia Business Journal event, Senior Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli discussed the lack of available land in Philadelphia for life sciences development and the need for densification.
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WHYY (Philadelphia)
After 50 Brutalist years, the Annenberg Center plans to stretch out, open up
Penn Live Arts plans to transform Annenberg Plaza into a new performance space, the Stuart Weitzman Theater, expanding the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts for the first time in 51 years.
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Philadelphia Business Journal
Philadelphia cell and gene therapy leaders reveal the local industry’s biggest challenges right now
David L. Porter of Penn Medicine spoke on a panel about how private-sector support might help academic institutions like Penn retain scientists.
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