Is the new North Central district Temple’s version of University City? Here’s how they measure up
A look at Philly's college-area special service districts.
Posts tagged with Drexel University
A Drexel-made smartphone app to reduce overdose deaths in Philly
Unity Philly alerts Narcan carriers when there's an active OD nearby.
Start your day informed with our free newsletter
Our quick morning email recaps the interesting, important and exciting things you need to know about Philly. It’s the easy way to stay on top of local news.
This is a member-powered newsroom
Everything we publish is powered by our members. If you enjoy reading, throw us a bone!
We need you!
Member donations power our newsroom. If Billy Penn helps you feel more connected to Philly, we’d love to count you in. Will you join us?
Powered by you
Reader support powers our newsroom. A monthly membership helps lock it in.
Can we count on you as a Billy Penn sustainer?
Winning the local journalism game
Thank you: Member support powers our news gathering.
Know someone else who might like our work? Invite them to join.
Kendall Jenner hanging with Ben and the Dragons
They were apparently there with Sixer TJ McConnell, whose brother was playing for visitors Robert Morris University. Drexel won, 82-69.
Philly college students’ go-to grub spot? Chick-Fil-A, apparently
Here's our analysis of popular food options across Philly's three major college campuses.
8 Philadelphia institutions that wouldn’t be the same without the Lenfests’ generosity
Gerry Lenfest died Sunday at 88. His local philanthropy was without parallel in the modern era.
Graduation time: What you’ll pay for a cap and gown at Philly’s colleges and universities
The price for academic regalia ranges from free to nearly $100.
This Philly wine tasting event will raise funds for California wildfire relief
Many families and small businesses have been affected by the disaster.
Pat’s cheesesteak is 5th most-ordered UberEats college dish in the country
Per Uber, we've also got the 14th healthiest-eating students in the U.S.
Philly’s Class of 2021: What college freshmen think of life on campus so far
Good public transit, bad sports teams, student discounts FTW
Philly campus resources: What to do if you’re new
Peer mentorships, commuter assistance, ESL classes and other programs local colleges offer first-time students
Which Philly-area college campus is the safest? Here’s what the numbers say
School's almost back, and you might be surprised by these campus crime numbers.
A new fight for Drexel’s Lynn Yeakel, almost PA’s first woman in the U.S. Senate
Trump's victory could spur more women running for office in the next two major elections.
Why Philly police are skeptical of this safety app that alerts 911
SafeTrek reports to 911 dispatchers and police precincts in the city, but local police are concerned they've never heard of it.