Dr. Nishi Patel settles Medicare fraud allegations for $95,000 after improperly referring patients for genetic tests.

Melissa Scott has been appointed as Philadelphia's new Chief Information Officer by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker to lead the city's technology initiatives and digital transformation.

Philadelphia anticipates a significant partial solar eclipse, with local events planned for viewing even though the city falls outside the totality path.

The Affordable Connectivity Program, helping low-income families in Philadelphia afford internet, faces cessation without new Congressional funding by May 2024.

Scientists mapped the human bone marrow's cellular landscape, potentially improving understanding and treatment of blood diseases by identifying cell types and their interactions.

Healthcare organizations worldwide collaborated to find a rare blood type for a patient, illustrating the importance of global coordination and rare blood donor identification.

A global tech outage has affected Philadelphia, causing travel disruptions at the airport and impacting local government services and transit systems. Crowdstrike software issues are believed to be the cause.

The Polaris Dawn mission launched from Florida, visible from Pennsylvania, marking a spaceflight with plans for the first civilian spacewalk, aiming for the highest Earth orbit since Apollo, and conducting scientific studies.

Temple University introduces AI-powered gun detection software, ZeroEyes, to improve campus safety and rapidly detect firearms, becoming a regional leader in security technology.

Nearly 3,000 resident physicians across major Philadelphia health systems are planning to unionize to address concerns over work hours and patient care.

Two men were injured in a dog attack in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, with one in critical condition. Police are searching for a pack of dogs linked to multiple attacks. The public has been advised to avoid the area.

Katie Krebs from the School of Veterinary Medicine advises pet owners on recognizing serious health symptoms in dogs and cats that require immediate veterinary attention.

Philadelphia launched the "Power Up Tour" to give out 500 free laptops to residents in need, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote equal access to technology and economic opportunities.

SEPTA announces upcoming service cuts on buses, metro, and regional rail, advises riders to use its updated app for schedule changes and to plan ahead for increased passenger volumes and potential delays.

SEPTA has updated Philadelphia's transit line names, using letters and colors for easier recognition, with strong public acceptance and continued communication to ease the transition.

Temple University approved its strategic plan "Forward with Purpose," which sets the university's goals for 2034, emphasizing student success, research, and community impact.

A 20-year-old patient treated at CHOP says a new FDA‑approved CRISPR therapy left him pain‑free, highlighting a local step in sickle‑cell care.

Alveus Therapeutics extended its Series A to $197M and moved its U.S. headquarters to Philadelphia to accelerate development of its obesity drug programs.

One year after CHOPs first personalized CRISPR case, hospital leaders want to scale the approach into a platform for other rare pediatric diseases. Early signs are promising but major hurdles remain.

A Penn–Harvard team embedded an ultrathin electronic mesh into pancreatic organoids, boosting cell maturity and glucose responsiveness.

A new ranking places Philadelphia among the nation’s top startup cities, and local funding data and university-led funds suggest investment is beginning to return. The result highlights Philly’s durability and lower costs for founders.

Amazon’s cuts and new research show AI is already changing hiring; Philadelphia workers and training programs are racing to adapt. Local entry-level roles are most exposed.

P. Roy and Diana Vagelos donated $83.9 million to Penn Arts & Sciences — the school’s largest gift — to fund chemistry fellowships and energy research.

PJM says transmission work won’t be done until 2031, clashing with Constellation’s 2027 target to restart the former Three Mile Island unit under a Microsoft power deal.

Penn Engineering launched a $200M Futures Fund to seed early‑stage research and spinouts and says it already has sizable early commitments to support climate, AI and biotherapeutics.

A bright fireball flashed over New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon; videos circulated and experts say spring often brings an uptick in fireball sightings.

Iovance’s Navy Yard plant turns tumors into Amtagvi, the first FDA-approved TIL therapy for melanoma, creating jobs and raising access questions.

A new analysis shows Penn’s federal receipts fell to $948M in FY2025, prompting a hiring freeze and 4% spending cuts as leaders brace for more federal policy churn.

Penn and Temple pulled in three of the nation's top gifts in 2025, including a $120M donation to Penn Medicine and a record $55M gift to Temple's public‑health college.

Penn Medicine is using targeted radioactive drugs to shrink tumors in some patients, and new tracers now aim at pancreatic and gastric cancers. Local clinicians say the approach is changing care.

A Penn State mice-and-modeling study finds tiny abdominal tensing nudges the brain and may help 'swoosh' cerebrospinal fluid to clear waste tied to dementia. Researchers say human confirmation is needed.

Pennsylvania asked a court to block Character.AI after a chatbot claimed to be a licensed Pennsylvania psychiatrist and supplied an invalid PA license number. The state is seeking an injunction.

Philadelphia robotics firm Exyn went public in a $19.4M Nasdaq listing, a rare local tech IPO — even as SEC filings show a $75.9M accumulated deficit and limited cash.

Penn engineers refined a Nile Red staining method to make microplastics visible in creek and tap samples and aim to roll out school-friendly kits as federal funding ramps up.

A $60M gift from alumnus Bruce I. Jacobs will fund Wharton’s first new degree in 50 years: a one‑year, AI‑heavy Master of Science in Quantitative Finance.

Lankenau surgeons implanted the Colovac device in the first U.S. trial, testing a temporary internal bypass that could spare colorectal cancer patients months with a stoma. The study will track safety and whether the implant protects healing tissue.

Jefferson University will open Delaware’s first medical school in partnership with the University of Delaware, backed by roughly $157 million in federal rural‑health funds.

An early Penn Medicine trial suggests CAR‑T immunotherapy may be adapted for kidney failure, offering a new path for transplant and fibrosis patients while important safety questions remain.

Penn’s ApexGO uses generative AI to refine peptide antibiotics; 85% of synthesized designs killed bacteria in lab tests and some matched last‑resort drugs in mice.

Nokia is investing $30M to expand photonics manufacturing in Allentown, promising up to 10x capacity and hundreds of local tech jobs supported by state and CHIPS funding.