Tag: construction
Jul. 28, 2023
The consequences of Drexel’s construction spree
Being situated in the heart of Philadelphia, most of us have become familiar with sounds of construction around us. We live in the city and…
Jun. 30, 2023
Drexel University’s deadly partnership with Lockheed Martin
Those passing through Drexel University’s campus have probably noticed the massive construction project on 32nd and Cuthbert St. that has taken over Buckley Field. A…
Aug. 27, 2021
Did you notice the Biowall was missing? This is what happened to it.
Drexel students who have been around campus during the past few terms may have noticed one of the university icons missing: the Biowall at Papadakis…
Jan. 10, 2020
School District of Philly and Drexel break major ground
On Dec. 9, Drexel celebrated with The School District of Philadelphia on the groundbreaking of a new West Philadelphia-based facility which will house two of…
Nov. 8, 2019
PhilaMOCA is saved by GoFundMe
The Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art, otherwise known as the PhilaMOCA has recently shut its doors to the DIY music scene and public. The reason…
Mar. 15, 2019
Drexel a ‘victim of our location’ for construction near Mario
For the past several weeks, students and other passersby have been forced to dodge traffic cones and yellow caution tape around the Dragon statue on…
Mar. 8, 2019
Building Bentley will cost us big bucks
Drexel University recently received a $5 million donation, from Gregory S. Bentley, CEO of Bentley Systems, a leading global provider of software solutions, and his…
Feb. 15, 2019
Construction continues on 33rd and Market
The Philadelphia Electric Company and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation have begun construction at the corner of 33rd and Market streets on Drexel University’s campus,…
Aug. 24, 2018
Demolition begins on Lancaster Avenue block
The first phase of partial demolition and construction recently began on Lancaster Mews, the 3600 block of Lancaster Avenue. The block was home to several…
Jan. 12, 2018
New year, new me… new Drexel?
Since my first day of college at Drexel University, much has changed about the campus. Some of these changes were amazing and made life on…