Tag: University City
Jan. 10, 2020
Mayor Kenney keeps food trucks on campus with veto
For the third time in the past five years, Drexel has tried to restrict food trucks on campus with the help of Philadelphia’s City Council.…
Oct. 4, 2019
Don’t become overly content with University City campus
It’s easy to get nice and cozy in the little bubble that is University City. Admittedly, the beating heart of Drexel University’s main campus has…
Sep. 14, 2019
West Philadelphia’s best features lie just beyond campus
Drexel University’s and University of Pennsylvania’s campuses combine to create “University City,” which takes the form of an urban college town. They have the feel…
Sep. 14, 2019
Drexel Police to freshmen: ‘It’s not the suburbs’
As nearly 3,500 freshmen move into Drexel University, one of the most important steps to being successful at college is learning about your new surroundings,…
May. 31, 2019
IIeX Health set for Philly
If you’re a fan of learning about the newest and best business insights, listening to the startups and new companies who are recreating the current…
May. 24, 2019
Rising global franchise Orange Theory has built West Philly branch
You might have noticed the boutique fitness trend that is sweeping Philadelphia. From Rumble Boxing to SoulCycle to Solidcore pilates, there seems to be a…
Apr. 19, 2019
Penn Book Center to close in May, another store beaten out by Amazon
Penn Book Center, founded by Peter Nickles in 1962, will be closing at the end of May. The shop, located on the corner of 34th…
Oct. 12, 2018
The great Drexel food race
Any Philadelphian worth their salt knows two things to be certain. First, Gritty is the best thing to happen to professional sports in the past…
Jul. 13, 2018
Get off campus this summer
Having now lived on a college campus for almost two years in one of the most well-known cities on the planet, I’ve come to the…
Nov. 10, 2017
Your guide to Family Weekend
Nov. 10-12 marks Drexel University’s Family Weekend. Make your bed, hide that bottle graveyard, erase any inappropriate messages your roommates may have left you on…