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S. Philly college student receives the Biden Award for stopping sexual assault after off-campus party

Adrianna Branin, a South Philadelphia native and 2016 graduate of Franklin Learning Center in the city’s Spring Garden section said she was “honored, starstruck…” by the award, which celebrates students who help combat sexual assault.

Posted on 03/30/2019 by Laura

Posted in The Philadelphia Inquirer

Garage workers make poverty wages, go without health insurance, report says

Workers at privately owned garages poverty wages, a report says. A parking executive disputes the findings.

Posted on 03/30/2019 by Laura

Posted in The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘Meek Mill Weekend’ in Philly declared by City Council

Council served him with a congratulatory resolution for his criminal justice activism and declared March 15-17 as Meek Mill Weekend.

Posted on 03/30/2019 by Laura

Posted in The Philadelphia Inquirer

Drexel University to use $5 million donation to fund Honors College ‘living and learning’ hub

The funds, contributed by Greg S. Bentley, the CEO of Exton-based software development company Bentley Systems, and his wife, Caroline Bentley, will be used to transform Calhoun Hall, a student residence already under construction, into Greg and Caroline Bentley Hall, a dorm for honors students.

Posted on 03/30/2019 by Laura

Posted in The Philadelphia Inquirer

Spike in robberies near La Salle University has students worried, administrators scrambling

At least six robberies have happened on the edge of campus since Jan. 1, five more than in the previous two years combined. Students say they are scared to walk even in broad daylight.

Posted on 03/30/2019 by Laura

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This Philly program helps African and Caribbean immigrant youth thrive in their new city

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S. Philly college student receives the Biden Award for stopping sexual assault after off-campus party

Garage workers make poverty wages, go without health insurance, report says

‘Meek Mill Weekend’ in Philly declared by City Council

Drexel University to use $5 million donation to fund Honors College ‘living and learning’ hub

Spike in robberies near La Salle University has students worried, administrators scrambling