How to watch California high school boys lacrosse: University City vs University City High School will meet West Hills High School in San Diego How to watch West Hills vs. University City boys lacrosseWest Hills and University City will face off on Tuesday, May 6, at 6 p.m. PT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network The NFHS Network gives you access to live high school sports around the country Follow your favorite team and never miss a game Want to track your alma mater, local team or family member's school throughout the playoffs? NFHS Network has high school lacrosse streaming live plus on-demand replays and highlights of all the action from thousands of schools across America Watch University City vs. West Hills on NFHS Network! All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here West University Place voters elected their next mayor and the next four City Council members who will serve for two-year terms Community Impact will update this article as more election day vote totals are released All results are unofficial until canvassed Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide/election-results to see results from all local elections in your community Thanks for visiting By: 8:00 am on March 19 the building will rise 226 feet and 14 stories and will span 495,000 square feet The structure will house office and laboratory space construction activity appears to extend only to interior fir-outs and outdoor landscaping The tower at 3151 Market Street replaces several sprawling single-story structures have been completely demolished aside from a few remnants of below-grade retaining walls The site=s previous occupants made for a poor fit for such a centrally-located property sited right in the middle of University City just across from the Drexel University campus and a block to the west of the 30th Street Station 3151 Market Street Rendering via Brandywine Realty 3151 Market rendering via Brandywine Realty The development is a significant positive contribution to the neighborhood as it will fill a glaring gap in central Center City energizing formerly marginal space a block west of the 30th Street regional rail station This immediate proximity to rail will grant office workers and researchers a direct commute option in addition to the obvious benefit of adding nearly half a million of prime office and lab space will help bridge the gap between the University City core and the rapidly developing area to the north as well as long-established neighborhoods situated further north Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews The landscaping and street trees are impressive This tower replaced a one-story Santander Bank building I am pleased to learn that the height was increased to 226 feet ADVERTISEMENT Follow on Instagram © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY LLC 2025) – The officers who perceived an imminent deadly threat and discharged their service weapons during this incident have been identified as: For additional information about this case please refer to the report: 20250307-1347-00 2025) – The deceased suspect in this case has been identified as Reggie Allen Knight CMPD officers were in the process of serving outstanding warrants and arrest orders for Mr The following is a list of the warrants and arrest orders: Knight’s next of kin has been notified of his death 2025) – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit is conducting an officer involved shooting investigation in the 12000 block of Headquarters Farm Road in the University City Division CMPD officers were attempting to serve several warrants in the 12000 block of Headquarters Farm Road the suspect attempted to evade officers and then opened fire on CMPD officers Two officers were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries The suspect was pronounced deceased on scene The CMPD is the lead investigating agency in this case The officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation per standard protocol As is standard procedure with any officer involved shooting the Internal Affairs Bureau will conduct a separate but parallel investigation Representatives from CMPD's Operations Command MEDIC and the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office also responded 0at5Iowa Cyclones Fall in Iowa City 04.29.2025 | Softball Iowa – After taking the first of two Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series games 13-8 Big 12) was unable to complete the season sweep as it fell to rival Iowa (32-17 12-7 Big Ten) on the road by a score of 5-0 The Cyclone bats were unable to muster any momentum at the plate as Iowa limited the Cyclones to just two knocks on the day The game sat at 1-0 until deep in the sixth inning when Iowa cranked a grand slam to blow the game open Sereniti Trice and Angelina Allen collected the team's only hits on the day, while Karlee Ford was the only other baserunner The Cyclones were shut out for just the third time on the year The loss was Coach Pinkerton's first against Iowa as the head coach of the Iowa State program Jaiden Ralston (10-9) got the start for Iowa State, handling the first two frames and allowing one unearned run on two hits. Relieving Ralston to begin the fourth frame was Lauren Schurman striking out seven Cyclones and allowing just those two hits Jaylee Ojo was the other standout for Iowa as the pitcher took just her seventh career at-bat and drove a ball over the center field fence to collect her first home run – a grand slam – to put Iowa up five late Iowa collected a hit of its own in the bottom of the frame but stranded it at first as the game turned to the second ISU got another baserunner in the second, thanks to a Karlee Ford walk but a groundout would put an end to the ISU threat The Hawkeyes got on the board in the third inning A one-out walk and a single up the middle would put a pair on to start things off A passed ball allowed both baserunners to move into scoring position Tory Bennett up to bat deep enough to allow the runner from third to score and earning herself a sac fly RBI to put Iowa up Neither team had a hit in the fourth or fifth Bennett led off with a single up the middle for Iowa Another Hawkeye single would advance the leadoff runner to third and place runners on the corners with one out An Iowa flyout brought up pinch-hitter Jaylee Ojo with the bases juiced crushed a ball over the center field fence to clear the bases and put Iowa up ISU flied out and grounded out to start the seventh before a strikeout put and end to the ISU rally attempt By: 8:00 am on January 18 The development is also known under its full address of 3615-35 Chestnut Street, which is used in the permits, and under the names of The Mark Philadelphia and The Mark at Philadelphia both used interchangeably in various sources Credit: BKV Group via the Civic Design Review The Mark will rise just to the west of the historic Ralston House a four-story structure designed by the Wilson Brothers the engineering and architectural firm that designed the Reading Terminal Ralston House was commissioned by the Indigent Widows and Single Women’s Society of Philadelphia the nation’s first nonsectarian provider of housing and other care specifically for elderly and destitute women and completed in 1886; the facility continues to operate senior care services to this day The 57,152-square-foot building and its adjoining grounds are included within the floor-to-area calculation for the development lot which received a further 2.5 FAR increase (raising the total site FAR to 7.5) via an affordable housing bonus will feature a total of 909 beds via 236 apartments and 127 group living units which will range from studios to six-bedroom residences specializes in developing and managing residential properties and boasts close to 100 residential communities with over 60,000 beds under its management nationwide The parking lot that previously spanned the property was fenced off around the start of the year; site clearance and excavation progressed over the course of the summer The Mark will offer a dramatic boost both to University City’s burgeoning skyline and to the neighborhood’s acute demand for student housing We look forward to further development news on the project It’s unfortunate that the windows are entirely undersized for a 34 floor residential building – If this building turns out the way that is shown in the renderings This booms to the moon and has grown faster than the Sixers new Arena This development I know will make our (Philly) look much better April 2, 2025) – As a result of the continued investigation detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit have classified this case as a justified homicide The Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office has consulted with the CMPD Homicide Unit and concurs with the detectives’ decision not to charge anyone in this case The victim’s next of kin has been notified of this this update please refer to the report: 20250319-1354-01 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 9800 block of Mary Alexander Rd officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 9800 block of Mary Alexander Rd. Upon arrival officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased on scene Officers have identified all parties involved and are not looking for any additional persons of interest at this time Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation.  Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command Dining A new bagel shop, Bagels and Bliss (8151 Delmar) opened its doors earlier this month on a high-profile corner in University City Owners Giti Fredman and William Goldmeier initially hoped for a quiet start and customers began lining up before the doors even opened the duo quadrupled production within the first week Fredman expressed gratitude for the community’s enthusiastic response She reminds customers that the shop is still in its “soft launch” phase with staff training and demand adjustments ongoing and appreciates their patience during this period or Zelle—no card payments are available just yet Updates and the official opening date will be announced on social media Louis Dining In and Dining Out newsletters to stay up-to-date on the local restaurant and culinary scene Bagels and Bliss sells half a dozen varieties of kosher bagels (plain The bagels sell for $2 each (or $4 with a healthy schmear of kosher cream cheese) The high demand has already led Fredman and Goldmeier to rethink their original plan “We originally intended to hand roll the bagels,” Fredman says “but decided we should invest in a bagel-forming machine to help with production.” In the meantime it’s possible that that bagels may sell out early and egg salad are currently sporadically available but keeping up with bagel demand is the first priority for Fredman and Goldmeier Bagels and Bliss’ offerings are similar to New York-style water bagels with a firm crust and a lighter crumb than some might expect The shop is fully kosher and operates under the certification of Vaad Hoeir of St which ensures that every ingredient (including the water) Because both Fredman and Goldmeier follow Orthodox Judaism the shop closes on Shabbat and Jewish holidays as high demand is expected in the days leading up to any holiday Online ordering is not yet available but will be soon which offers baking workshops for corporate events and other special occasions; she still operates that business today developed his culinary skills while running a kitchen in a yeshiva in Israel where he gained firsthand experience making bagels Opening a café had long been a dream of his but he needed the right partner to bring it to life and found it in Fredman Sunday through Friday and is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays For decades, The Bagel Factory in Creve Coeur was the city’s go-to destination for authentic New York-style water bagels. For many devotees, it was the only place. When it closed in late 2022 a number of new bagel shops emerged to fill the void Bagel Union opened in early 2023 in Webster Groves followed by Lefty’s Bagels in Chesterfield and C&B Boiled Bagels in Wood River a longtime favorite at the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market now operates a brick-and-mortar shop in Soulard Other options include bagels from Bridge Bread Meanwhile, Deli Divine offers par-baked bagels sourced from New York, “not boutique or artisanal but a true New York bagel that is chewy and soft,” owner Ben Poremba told SLM, “the closest thing you have to Ess-a Bagel or H&H in New York.” Local grocery stores such as Schnucks, Dierbergs, Straubs, and Whole Foods also carry par-baked bagels that are finished in store, while several lines of pre-baked and frozen bagels are available as well. 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Our award-winning content brings readers revealing profiles Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the University City Division 2025) – The victim in this case has been identified as Christopher Alexander Arrojo The victim’s family has been notified of his death As a result of the quick response by University City Division officers as a suspect shortly after arriving on scene They were able to quickly make the arrest of Mr Burris was then transported to the University City Division office to speak to detectives Burris was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following: The victim’s next of kin have been notified of the arrest please refer to the report: 20250109-2158-03 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation on the interstate I-85 southbound ramp at W WT Harris Boulevard in the University City Division officers responded to a vehicle crash call for service near W MEDIC transported the victim to an area hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries University City officers made an arrest on scene and there are not any additional threats to the community at this time Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence Victim Services and CFD also responded to assist CHARLOTTE, NC – An innocent bystander got shot, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, during a street takeover in University City late Saturday night. It happened around the same time a wrecker company driver encountered a crowd of hundreds in the street. Video shared exclusively with WCCB shows cars doing donuts at University City Boulevard near Neal Road and you see people hanging out the windows of the green sedan wave at the dash camera. CMPD says approximately 400 vehicles and participants started fires, shot fireworks, lit flares and performed stunts around the fires on streets and in parking areas located around Charlotte. According to a post on X, while officers were dispersing a group from University City Boulevard, it moved to University City Boulevard and Neal Road to start a new intersection takeover. As it got underway, multiple shots were fired and a driver, who was not involved in the street takeover, was shot in the hip/abdomen. Throughout the course of the weekend, CMPD made two arrests, issued 18 citations, seized five vehicles and recovered one stolen vehicle. Cortavian Winston, 21, is charged with participating in a street takeover, flee to elude and resist/delay/obstruct. Ki’Juan Thompson, 23, is charged with participating in a street takeover, flee to elude, resist/delay/obstruct and hit and run. CHARLOTTE, NC – New video shared exclusively with WCCB shows a Street Takeover early Sunday morning. The video shows cars doing donuts at University City Boulevard near Neal Road and you see people hanging out the windows of the green sedan wave at the dash camera. A man in a gray hoodie and green pants has what appears to be a rifle in his hand. The crowd surrounds the tow truck and a man in brown has his hand tucked inside his jacket appearing to hold a gun. The driver eventually makes his way through the crowd. On his way through the group, a different man appears to point a gun with a laser attached toward the driver. The wrecker company did not want to be identified but they commended the driver for keeping his composure while he and his vehicle were attacked. They say the driver had a gun for protection. The company says at one point the crowd climbed on the truck and even tried to get inside the passenger door. At the corner of University City and Neal you can still see the tire tracks in the middle of the intersection. The wrecker company hopes some of the people in the video will be held responsible. CMPD did not answer inquiries about the incident as of Tuesday night. We are told the video has been shared with police. Data from CMPD says that pop-up street takeovers are down 88% from 2023 to 2024. Candis R. McLean There are lots of reasons you may find yourself in University City: college orientation, its LOVE sculpture never has a line, or to meet up with your doctor friend who talks you off a diagnosis cliff after a 3am WebMD search. In a fast-paced neighborhood, it may be tempting to stop at the first halal food cart or Wawa in sight and treat lunch like an afterthought. But these 15 dim sum, brunch, and sandwich spots will convince you that your second meal of the day could be your best.  PA">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}Philadelphia Nafi Food Cuisine is a halal food truck near the Penn Political Science building that uses the speed of a NASCAR pit crew to get you your food. The Indian menu has hits like grilled lamb And they even have a light and peppery chicken salad that’s most certainly an upgrade to whatever three-day-old muffin you grabbed to get you through your afternoon classes Ethiopian University City Doro Bet is the kind of place where you can linger and watch people on Baltimore Ave., listen to Sami Dan, and forget all about that 30-page paper or a life-saving brain surgery you need to get to later. This casual Ethiopian spot has a handful of tables where you can eat their two varieties of teff-flour fried chicken since the evenings are when everyone in the area swarms for their fried chicken covered in berbere seasoning and creamy mac and cheese fix Pizza West Philadelphia If you’re looking for a sit-down spot where you can grab a pizza in the neighborhood There are over a dozen on the menu—we like the Danger (their take on the margherita)—and since they only come large-sized it’s an easy place to head to with a group of broke college friends and split one for around $18-$20 there are plenty of beers on tap and wines on the menu if you’re a drinks-at-noon kind of postgrad PA 19104">3940 Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia Mediterranean Philadelphia 19104">227 N 34th St Philadelphia American You decided to visit your sister at Drexel and instead of the wild night you had hoped for it started with arguing over what you’d different in Final Destination and ended with crashing on her futon The daytime spot has everything from stuffed french toast to burgers stacked high enough to send you back to the futon for a nap before heading to PHL 8.0Terakawa RamenRamen You just had a stop-and-chat with your old high school friend in the CHOP lobby, and you gave an enthusiastic but completely disingenuous “We should totally catch up soon!” And they actually followed up (the audacity). Instead of going the wine-and-cheese route, meet them for a quick meal at Terakawa. When it comes to ramen in University City Grab a bowl of the tan tan ramen that’s bathing in spicy miso and chicken broth and get out of there before they ask for your Hulu password Manakeesh Cafe BakeryMiddle Eastern and a quick and easy option whether you want to get some work done over baklava or catch up with a friend The flatbreads are perfect for sharing and are topped with everything from labneh and za’atar to lamb lahm bajeen don’t leave without checking out the baked goods You can pretend the big box you leave with is to share with your coworkers even though there’s a 0% chance that actually happens PlayUnmute8.1Vietnam CaféVietnam CafeVietnamese Like the staple in Chinatown this easygoing West Philly spot serves great food from BBQ platters to a pork clay pot that’ll temporarily make you forget something called a “term paper” exists In addition to the long menu of noodle soups and vermicelli they also do Polynesian cocktails—like the Flaming Volcano—-that you can either drink or use as a small bonfire if you stop by in the winter months PlayUnmute7.8AbyssiniaAbyssinia3939 Chestnut St Fl 2 Philadelphia Dim Sum You’re in a neighborhood where heavy backpacks outnumber any other bag at least 3-to-1 so you’ll need a restaurant with some space when meeting up with friends after a shift or class Dim Sum House has plenty of large tables and shareable plates like soup dumplings and eggplant in garlic sauce plus a couple of noodle plates and a round of their crunchy salt and pepper wings Just be prepared to have deep thoughts about using the bags as an impromptu mattress—-if you stuff your face and the idea of getting up anytime soon feels offensive Shake ShackBurgers You're from Minnesota and are on a new student tour You don’t know the appropriate response to “Go Birds” (yet) but you’d recognize this green burger logo anywhere And while a national burger chain usually rarely makes guides here we can’t deny that Shake Shack is a solid option for lunch in University City and adding a milkshake to your order is about as satisfying as finding an open parking spot on Market Street Walnut Street Cafe16 S 40th St Philadelphia Asad’s Hot Chicken took over the Northeast a while back And now it’s in University City with the hopes of having the same fame as the original location Since they produce some of the best hot chicken in town we think their sandwich-shaped stadium is coming any day now and crispy sliders on a brioche bun well worth waiting in line But heading here in the daytime ensures you’ll be in and out in 15 minutes or less Pennsylvania 19143">4612 Woodland Ave Philadelphia Indian Indian Char House is our favorite Indian restaurant in the city And since almost everything on the menu is flawless it can come in handy when your boss tells you to grab lunch and you want to impress Go for the rich butter chicken with globs of juicy meat We can’t promise the buttery garlic naan will secure you a promotion Franklin's Table Food Hall3401 Walnut St Philadelphia Fusion Franklin’s Table is a large food hall that has Pitruco Pizza, Goldie, DK Sushi This means if you stop by with the entire obstetrics department Hoagies that are good enough to replace the Quakers mascot A fast-casual falafel shop with an unmissable tahini shake a cheesy slice will soften the blow of forgetting your part of this week’s assignment 16 great places to get a weekday meal when you don’t have to work Candis now resides in Philly where she's eating her way through it one cheesesteak Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardBlackout in University City impacts Philadelphia’s 30th Street StationThe outage began along Market Street around 4:30 a.m A power outage in University City that created issues for travelers at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station early Tuesday morning was mostly resolved by 7:30 a.m. but at least seven customers — including a mix of retail and an apartment complex — continued experiencing service disruptions into early afternoon The outage began along Market Street when underground cables overheated around 4:30 a.m. The issue led to a power outage initially affecting about 500 customers in and around University City which is currently operating on a backup generator Elevators and escalators at the station are “out of service until further notice,” according to SEPTA Trains are still running and no delays have been reported out of the station but the agency is encouraging passengers with disabilities to travel to Suburban Station for bus service Peco crews are on the scene and working to isolate the outage area and restore power only seven customers in the University City area remained powerless Peco has crews on site making repairs and is in communication with building owners though it has no timeline for when power will be restored to remaining customers The utility company has not ruled out the possibility of bringing in generators to power the remaining buildings Traffic lights are still dark along Market Street between 31st Streets and 34th Streets according to TV reports and social media posts By: 8:00 am on January 22 The multi-level garage still stood at the site when YIMBY visited near the end of 2023 the structure has been fully torn down and the lot has been leveled into a gravel field Penn Presbyterian Garage at Filbert Street and North 38th Street Penn Presbyterian Medical Center site plan Image via the Civic Design Review submission The existing garage at Filbert Street and North 38th Street Garage at Filbert Street and North 38th Street The new garage, designed and engineered by Pennoni and THA Consulting and trimmed in an ornate white lace mesh increases the on-campus parking capacity to 1,483 spaces and add retails space along Powelton Avenue The structure had a certain Midcentury Modern aesthetic appeal, fashioned in brick and concrete in a distinctly Brutalist manner. Ultimately, however, the building held minimal aesthetic value, and offered nothing to the pedestrian. Since that time, the structure’s function has been taken over by a new garage which both accommodates several times more cars and offers a public plaza and ground-level commercial space we are excited to see new development that will inevitably rise at this prime location in place of the demolished structure bonuses and/or tax exceptions to large corporation builds like this one to incentivize then to construct underground garages Underground garages obviously present significantly more engineering challenges and may be completely prohibitively expensive even with tax incentives unless in prime real estate When are City Council and the Mayor going 🤔 to get some more affordable housing on the neighborhoods they are 😢 tearing down auto parking garage on a significant thoroughfare is a good thing auto parking garage across the street from multiple family homes is a travesty Check out Google Maps August 2024 for a view of narrow Sloan St. on one side family housing and on the other a massive hostile garage wall just a few feet from the street there are street trees and a narrow strip of turf but Penn-Presby’s garage is an affront Although the Powelton Avenue side is set back from the street with a wide sidewalk Brick and mortar retail is suffering from e-commerce Structured parking retail is notoriously difficult to lease is lined by pedestrian unfriendly activity including a large surface parking lot across the street and a fenced off dumpster area just east between Baker’s Bay Guard House and Wright/Saunders Building If anyone is going to frequent the new retail there’s plenty of garage parking on site Penn-Presby elected to preserve a couple dozen surface parking spots on Filbert St I guess 1,482 spots wasn’t enough — now there’s 1,506 bordered by street (Filbert and Sloan) on two sides and the new nine-story garage on the other Cars and their exhaust do not create wellness especially for those with respiratory illness There are a few fixed-in-place plaza benches and immature trees water access or much of anything that would attract Homo sapiens There’s no opportunity for people to face one another or to gather in a group Jefferson University’s recently developed 12th and Chestnut’s plaza is much better designed What will Jefferson build on site now that the parking garage has been torn down but it looks like there aren’t any current plans to use the emptied lot though they could be announced soon if they’re planning on something Dasher Lawless is a USA-based OEM of AUTOParkit AUTOParki can deliver the same number of parking stalls in half the space as compared to a conventional parking garage the same number of parking stalls could fit into 4 traditional stories What is more impressive is that AUTOParkit provides a valet service without a valet attendant The driver drops off and picks up their car at grade Cars are delivered back to their owners on average in 180 seconds If pricing is competitive with standard structured parking automated parking is a great way to mitigate some of the negative effects of automobile parking less need for hyperawareness of car-person conflict) Follow on Instagram © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY LLC, 2025 The fencing and caution tape on Syracuse Avenue isn't new for neighbors in University City. Those who live right next to this sinkhole say it's been a problem for a year, almost to the day. “I actually moved in, I wanna say maybe one or two days before it first opened up about a year ago. Just kind of surprised that it's, you know, still an issue for this long,” said Colin Grubensky, a University City resident. Grubensky’s nextdoor neighbor has been a sinkhole ever since he moved in. The walking path next to it is closed, as water fills the widening ditch. “Know a lot of people use these paths for biking and walking, so you know there's always a risk that somebody just doesn't notice it. It's full of water now which is new, and kind of gross,” said Grubensky. The sinkhole formed in March of 2024 and was placed on the emergency project list for repairs after being evaluated in April. “There was a fence, kind of a like, an initial fence put up, and then another fence put up later, and you can see that fence now is kind of mostly falling into it,” said Grubensky. The City of San Diego said this sinkhole is the result of deteriorating metal pipes under the ground that need to be replaced. One of the residents we spoke to said the drain is completely blocked off after this latest storm. They were told it would take 2 million dollars to fix. I reached out to the city to confirm -- and they referred me to their original statement, saying repairs were supposed to begin this week, and were delayed by the rain. “If we're just gonna let it continue to expand like obviously eventually houses are gonna come into come into play as well,” said Grubensky. The city says permanent repairs will begin after the rain passes and on-site conditions permit. PA 19104">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}3401 Walnut St Philadelphia Pitruco Pizza has a food truck in Mt. Airy but their University city location at Franklin’s Table has tons of seating just in case you want to sit down while enjoying a slice They usually have six rotating pizzas on the menu with things like radicchio A handful of basil and mozzarella is scattered over a smooth tomato sauce that’s held in by a golden crust but there’s no reason you should—especially when you taste the the velvety mozzarella Nafi Food Cusine is a halal food truck in West Philly that serves some of the best Indian food in town And they even have a light and peppery chicken salad that’s most certainly an upgrade to whatever you meal-prepped for the week PlayUnmuteTwo Locals Brewing 3675 Market St Philadelphia Brewery You had a stop-and-chat with your old high school friend, and you gave an enthusiastic but completely disingenuous “we should totally catch up soon!” But they followed up so now you’re stuck. Instead of going the wine-and-cheese route, take them to Terakawa. When it comes to ramen in West Philly Grab a bowl of the tan tan ramen that’s bathing in spicy miso and chicken broth and get out of there before they ask to meet your partner Vientiane CaféLao like the BBQ Cornish game hen and the pan-seared tilapia wraps so call ahead for reservations and hit the ATM before you go PlayUnmuteLoco PezMexican feels much less divey and is somewhere you wouldn’t feel weird bringing your in-laws to PlayUnmute7.8AbyssiniaRenata's KitchenVietnam CafeVietnam Restaurant in Chinatown then you already know it has incredible dishes like vermicelli rice noodle bowls the Polynesian cocktails are way stronger than they taste The Vietnam Cafe in University City has pretty much the same food and drink situation but it’s larger than the Chinatown location and there’s always a table open–even if you show up with your entire Chem 101 class 7.4Dim Sum HouseSabrina's CafeHan DynastyChinese The Han Dynasty in University City checks two important boxes–it serves some of the best Sichuan food around, and it’s a full-on sports bar to watch whatever game happens to be on TV We love the spicy dan dan noodles with pork (but if spicy isn’t for you There are countless other delicious items on the menu Order a bunch to enjoy while you watch the Flyers lose Walnut Street Cafe is an all-day cafe right near 30th Street Station that has floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides–we wouldn’t blame you for mistaking it for a home you saw on Pinterest Head here for the steak frites or burger dripping with porcini truffle aioli like fried mozzarella and parmesan garlic chips with a peppery crème fraîche dip 4-8pm on Tuesday through Saturday If you want something a little more substantial after the Acela try the fried chicken sliders and three $5 beers One person is dead and at least five other people were injured early Sunday morning in a shooting on the campus of Elizabeth City State University According to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation on the campus of Elizabeth City State University School officials said the incident happened at Yard Fest in the quad area and two more students were injured in the “subsequent commotion.” who the school said was not affiliated with the school A spokesperson for the SBI said agents are currently at the scene Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office and Camden County Sheriff’s Office are investigating video or pictures to contact them at 919-662-4500 or the Elizabeth City State University Police Department at 252-335-3266 Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardPHA is transforming student apartments in University City into affordable housingThe housing authority promises there's more big news coming as it embarks on a three-pronged strategy of acquiring privately held buildings for conversion The Philadelphia Housing Authority purchased two student housing buildings in University City last week with plans to convert them to affordable housing this summer The acquisitions are part of a larger strategy by the federally backed agency PHA plans to acquire 2,000 units of private-sector housing with an emphasis on areas with low crime rates and access to quality education “We’re looking for properties in communities that have long denied PHA residents,” said Kelvin Jeremiah “I subscribe to an approach that in any city there shouldn’t be anyplace where people of lesser means shouldn’t reside.” The two buildings purchased last week are the 40-unit “Legacy at Powell” at 3608 Spring Garden St. and the 44-unit University City Flats at 4030 Baring St. When the buildings’ current leases expire in June they will be refilled with tenants using the Housing Choice Voucher Program The University City Flats will see its four-bedroom roommate-oriented units divided into more family-friendly layouts This strategy of acquiring privately held buildings is cheaper than building new and can get tenants into housing more quickly PHA estimates the cost at 45% of a new build of similar size “Here we can acquire a move-in-ready property and make it available to residents in three to four months,” said Jeremiah “It would take at least 18 months [to build new] not including the preconstruction regulatory stuff and the labor cost that’s a significant cost driver in Philadelphia.” Both of the University City buildings were owned by David Blumenfeld of Cross Properties, who earlier this month also sold PHA the 233-unit apartment complex known as the Dane in Wynnefield for $51 million PHA has seen more private-sector landlords court Section 8 voucher holders for this reason I’m getting a request or two to consider purchasing this or that property,” Jeremiah said the high interest rates are creating tensions for private market owners who are having to hold on to assets.” Jeremiah says PHA plans to spend $200 million to $500 million on such acquisitions in the coming months The housing authority’s plan comes in the midst of concerns that thousands of currently affordable homes could be lost, as the subsidies supporting them expire Many federal affordability programs are not permanent but offer protections only for set periods of time where there are plans to build replacement multifamily housing for the displaced families Jeremiah says PHA will be keeping an eye out for opportunities to buy currently affordable housing where a landlord may be tempted to sell the property after the subsidies run out says she is excited by PHA’s acquisitions in her district PHA is “literally [the] biggest game in town in terms of acquisitions to keep units affordable in very desirable areas,” said Gauthier who has made housing affordability one of her principal legislative goals Local housing experts hailed PHA’s acquisitions as a good way to boost the city’s much-needed affordable housing supply But some fretted about the authority taking on new properties as many of its older buildings suffer from the long-term retrenchment of federal resources for affordable housing “Most housing authorities have a ton of deferred maintenance on their existing buildings,” said Akira Drake Rodriguez professor of planning at University of Pennsylvania and making formerly privately held housing public As of fiscal year 2024, PHA had a $3.8 billion gap in unfunded capital and redevelopment needs Jeremiah said that PHA would have more to report on its reinvestment strategy in the agency’s existing portfolio soon and emphasized that they have been chipping away at the backlog He said PHA has a three-pronged strategy of acquisition “We are not abandoning our existing housing stock,” Jeremiah said but also our existing housing portfolio is insufficient to meet the incredible demands that exist in the city.” Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include the future mixed-income tenancy of PHA’s newly acquired buildings Mary Jo Bang a professor of English in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St will receive the 2024 Tradition of Literary Excellence Award from the University City Municipal Commission on Arts & Letters the award honors “the work of a living local author whose literary achievement has won national and international acclaim and has contributed to the distinction of the St upholding its tradition as a center of literary excellence.” including “Elegy,” which received the National Book Critics Circle Award “A Film in Which I Play Everyone” (Graywolf Press 2023) a PEN Voelcker Award and the Heartland Booksellers Award The awards program will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, at the University City High School library, 7401 Balson Ave. For more information, visit UCity Arts & Letters on Facebook Notables Arts & Culture Awards & Notables Literature Read more stories from Arts & Sciences Visit Arts & Sciences Child tuition benefit webinar offered Flags lowered in memory of Pope Francis WashU moves training to Workday Learning Biology students win annual awards McKelvey Engineering honors 2025 distinguished alumni Student Life wins best newspaper honor at Missouri College Media awards Brad Warner, professor of pediatric surgery, 66 Julian Fleischman, associate professor emeritus, 91 William D. Owens, MD, professor emeritus of anesthesiology, 85 Understanding genetic factors behind a pediatric brain tumor Study examines overlap in causes of cancer, neurodevelopmental disorders Pollina honored for innovations in neuroscience 05.05.25 04.28.25 04.14.25 Wilmetta Toliver-Diallo Jhan Carlos Salazar Juliane Bubeck Wardenburg Who Knew WashU? 1.27.21 Who Knew WashU? 1.13.21 Who Knew WashU? 12.9.20 Taco Buddha (7405 Pershing) has expanded its flagship University City location with a private event space Located at the corner of Jackson and Pershing the space was previously home to Cursed Bikes and Coffee which closed in February of last year.“Bendecido means ‘blessed’ in Spanish,” explains Taco Buddha owner Kurt Eller The Bendecido Room is the first project of Gastronauts Food Group Ben Hillman (of Hi-Pointe Drive-In and Lewis & Clark Capital) and Mike Johnson (of Sugarfire Smokehouse and Hi-Pointe Drive-In) “More are in the works,” according to Hillman The Bendecido Room includes a small bar and seating for 40 guests inside and 25 outside which makes it a perfect spot “when guests want a little change of scenery,” Eller says The group sees the room being used for wedding events birthday parties—any occasion that calls for tacos and margaritas “We’ve already booked several after-work happy hours,” Hillman says The bar is equipped with a frozen margarita machine  The space can be reserved Tuesday through Sunday during regular business hours Eller will offer valet parking to larger bookings to help offset parking constraints the location was considered a “cursed” space with a series of businesses—including Sofia Bistro and Perjax—struggling to find success before Cursed Bikes and Coffee took over in 2017 Taco Buddha opened next door shortly thereafter subleasing from Cursed and forming a symbiotic relationship: Taco Buddha offered food for Cursed’s customers while Cursed provided overflow seating for the restaurant.When Cursed closed in February of last year “Cursed was a perfect complement to Taco Buddha over the years,” he says “Not only did they have complementary offerings but their peak service times also didn’t conflict with ours Cursed aligned with our core goal of being community-based and for the community.” Eller considered another coffee concept but ultimately decided to stick with Taco Buddha’s brand “A bar or extra seating didn’t feel like the right fit for us or the neighborhood,” he says the idea for a private event space took shape allowing Taco Buddha to expand in a sensible way “We already did a lot of catering and got requests for private events,” he says “Doing what we’re doing only makes sense.” Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news from Sarah Fenske and Ryan Krull Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel situated within the city's academic and cultural landscape announces the start of a $60+ million renovation slated for completion in 2025 the hotel's renovation will provide a modern ambiance that captures a timeless Guest rooms will be revitalized with new textiles while the hotel's public spaces—including the lobby and Club Lounge—will undergo a complete transformation Additional enhancements include a remodeled 24/7 fitness center and a new outdoor deck for lounging Dining will be elevated by the &More Café a signature Sheraton offering that serves morning and evening delights for travelers and locals alike The hotel's campus proximity will be felt throughout the design elements and aesthetics a blend of traditional and contemporary styles The lobby will be transformed into an inviting library with communal seating a nod to the hotel's storied past and promising future New resources include full-service meeting pods with A/V capability Renovated guest rooms will feature top-to-bottom refinements complete with contemporary furniture and the amenities desired by today's travelers A multiuse outdoor terrace will serve as a vibrant hub for curated pop-up events represents an investment in the local fabric of West Philadelphia supporting the area's tourism and hospitality industry and enhancing an essential amenity for the many guests who visit Penn's campus Hotel website Brand OwnerMarriott International, Inc. Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) is selling multiple properties on and near its University City campus (formerly University of the Sciences) after an unsuccessful bid to find a single buyer for the entire campus Earlier this month, SJU put up for sale five properties, including the off-campus student housing building, Osol Hall, located at 510 S. 42nd Street. It has now added seven more campus buildings to this list, according to Philadelphia Business Journal the main parking lot and green area (the Quad) These properties have a combined assessed value of $58.45 million SJU’s University City campus is located along Woodland Avenue between 42nd and 45th Streets. To see where the individual properties are located, check out this map SJU acquired USciences in 2022 for its myriad science- and health-related programs Most of those programs have since moved to the university’s City Avenue (Hawk Hill) campus SJU began courting potential buyers for the Usciences campus buildings and land but many others remain operational and the campus is still open overall While putting these properties up for sale individually, SJU is still continuing to search for a single buyer for the campus. SJU revealed their plans to local community groups in late 2023 but began soliciting bids on the property soon after they acquired it from USciences in 2022 A community-based advisory committee was created in 2023 tasked with brainstorming ideas for the campus and nearby buildings owned by SJU Proposals included another university buying and occupying the space a residential neighborhood complete with a commercial corridor Some of these projects would require zoning changes and involve community zoning meetings It is not clear how this process will go now since a single buyer/new developer for the campus wasn’t found is owned by the city and is not part of the sale Joe’s lease of that building expires in 2029 And what was the reason behind SJU buying this campus again? 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Please consider making a donation to support the coverage that shapes the University Your generosity ensures a future of strong journalism at Penn Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More A 24-year-old man died and six others were injured Sunday morning after a shooting on the campus of Elizabeth City State University and three of them were students at the university Their injuries are not considered life threatening The school said the person killed was not a student I have been in touch with ECSU Chancellor Edmonds and Police Chief Cuthbertson following the tragic shooting to offer my support and condolences My heart goes out to the family and friends of the person who was killed and Anna and I are praying for the other victims The shooting occurred in the center of Elizabeth City State University's campus following Yard Fest the final event of the historically Black university’s weeklong Viking Fest celebration A statement from the university's interim chancellor I am devastated by the shooting incident that took place over the weekend a 24-year-old man visiting our campus lost his life We extend our deepest condolences to his family friends and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time I’m also sending support and well wishes to our students who were injured on Sunday and community remain our highest priorities." School leaders said resources will be on hand for students and faculty Classes have been canceled for Monday and Tuesday and classes will be remote for the remainder of the semester Officials said exams will also be delivered remotely The investigation into the shooting is ongoing Officials are asking anyone with information to please contact university police "I am grateful for the swift actions of ECSU Police and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation whose coordinated response ensured the safety of our campus," Edmonds' statement said The UNC system school is in Elizabeth City in the northeastern corner of North Carolina, about 50 miles south of Norfolk &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp; In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver BBC "Newshour" covers everything from the growth of democracy to the threat of terrorism with a fresh Developments have been proposed for three outlier sites But some speculate that one of Philly’s “eds and meds” heavyweights could still enter the mix Saint Joseph’s University in University City The unique collaboration will leverage the Barnes’ art holdings and St A Pennsylvania state senator and state representative left the meeting after they say a university administrator referred to diversity as a “lightning rod.” While St. Joe’s is forging ahead with selling its campus parcel by parcel, it appears to be leaving the door open for a larger developer. In January, JLL listed seven additional sites including the university’s central campus buildings for sale “as a portfolio or on an individual basis.” By contrast JLL’s now-inactive December listing for the three “outlier” properties only offered them “on an individual basis.” Those properties were not contiguous STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math, has received increased attention among education institutions in the United States in recent years as the country continues to rank behind other developed nations in standardized testing “At a time where higher education is getting assaulted nationally Philadelphia needs to recognize that eds and meds really saved the city,” Blaik said we want to actually increase our bet on ed and meds Blaik underscored: “If we can find an institutional user for the campus He also suggested that parcels like the three “outlier” sites might be easier to sell because they are not as connected to the main campus that’s the tougher nut to crack,” he added The 60,000-volume library in the University of the Arts’ Anderson Hall will be moved intact to Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood the student population at the former USciences campus is dwindling and those who remain find their college experience upended Liang Ren enrolled at what was once the USciences in August 2021 the USciences logo removed from dorm rooms and professors changing positions or being laid off Joe’s merged with USciences — and then reversed its plan to keep the University City campus open for undergraduates — Ren said “every year is something to look forward to in terms of change.” he’s observed an exodus of food carts and small businesses said administrators were “grilled” at the first open house with students on the sale The Student Senate has been working to provide resources to students impacted by the closure a far larger property that straddles the Philadelphia and Lower Merion In an update to St. Joe’s students on Feb. 27, the university announced the opening of a new café and fitness space on the former USciences campus in time for the fall 2025 semester. It’s also exploring a partnership with Penn to provide fitness opportunities as St Joe’s plans to vacate its Athletic Recreation Center and other buildings over the summer While Ren has observed an “effort” to accommodate affected students — including proactive communication in recent months — he said the university could have been more forthright and transparent about the future of the University City campus For those who enrolled — and paid tuition — with an intention to spend their four years in Spruce Hill a return to the “old days” of a bustling campus is still top of mind “[Students] wanted to go back to what it used to be and obviously that’s not possible,” he said Our weekly newsletter delivers original reporting on the people WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. 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Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY 2025 - Construction continues for this large project The project team and contractor are working with the utility companies to address unexpected utility conflicts and minimize any potential delays Construction is expected to be complete in early 2027 This project originated from the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Program (NECI) planning effort The project proposes to add sidewalks and bike lanes by widening parts of J.W Sidewalks are currently in place in some stretches of this street; however they will be upgraded to wider 8-foot sidewalks to meet transit guidelines The roadway and median width will be adjusted to allow for the addition of bike lanes.  The conceptual cross-section includes four travel lanes with four left-turn lanes at intersections curb & gutter, 8-foot sidewalk & planting strip and street trees The project will include connectivity to the Barton Creek Greenway interface with J.W Barton Creek Greenway will provide a direct link between J.W allowing residential areas between these destinations access to nine miles of existing greenway trail Clay Boulevard will connect Barton Creek Greenway to the North Tryon light rail station.  The NECI team agreed to combine this project with another project underway at the intersection of W.T Clay Boulevard and McCullough Drive that will provide a safe pedestrian and bicycle crossing at the intersection Clay Boulevard Streetscape project into the McCullough Drive Streetscape project.  Rendering of the roadway after project completion An extensive public engagement campaign was carried out during the course of the planning phase Groups engaged included University City Partners the team has hosted public meetings on the following dates:   NC – The 9th Annual University City Wine Fest returns is officially back this weekend Event-goers will experience an extra event on the line up this year and live music by the lake at University Place the University City Wine Fest will take over the Shoppes at University Place from 1 p.m Admission to the festival includes unlimited tastings from dozens of wineries General admission tickets cost $35 and early admission tickets cost $45 You must be 21 or older and present a valid ID in order to attend the event Submit an Event guests can expect to soak in the scenic lake and charming boardwalk WHERE: Shoppes at University Place (8931 J M Keynes Dr SPONSORS: This year’s event is sponsored by Greystar, Tito’s, and Parks Chevrolet and a portion of this year’s proceeds will benefit the University City Foundation.  TICKETS: Guests can purchase their tickets here.  Reporters can check in at the Box Office tent when they arrive Volunteers will guide you to the following representatives to interview Keith Stanley © 2007 - 2025 | Wine Industry Network LLC. 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A $2.4 million West University Place project includes updating water lines from the Milton Street water plant to Mercer Street Queen City News CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Mecklenburg County jury convicted a man of first-degree murder and sentenced him to life in prison for the shooting death of a 22-year-old in 2019 Javier Perez-Concepcion was found guilty of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon for the death of 22-year-old Donqwavias Davis Judge Archie sentenced Perez-Concepcion to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the first-degree murder charge and 12 to 24 months in prison for the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon charge That sentence will run consecutive to the life sentence when Davis and Perez-Concepcion came upon each other in the pool area of the University Village apartments Police said the two argued at the pool briefly and Perez-Concepcion left the area and came back about 17 minutes later with a .45 caliber handgun and an acquaintance who had a 9 mm gun The two were accused of corning Davis on the patio of the pool Authorities said Perez-Concepcion’s acquaintance had placed his gun on a nearby pool table and he and Davis got into a brief physical fight Police said Davis then grabbed the gun off the table Perez-Concepcion drove away from the scene following the shooting and Davis was rushed to the hospital where he died from his injuries CMPD detectives were able to find four .45 caliber discharged cartridge casings at the crime scene Perez-Concepcion was identified as the suspect and he was taken into custody several days later on May 4 The .45 caliber handgun was found inside the home by CMPD detectives Laboratory tests showed that the gun matched the discharged cartridge casings from the crime scene these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals recently closed on the building housing the former Jordan’s Auto Service (7489 Delmar) a three-bay auto-repair service station on the northeast corner of Hanley Road and Delmar that shuttered in December 2023 The plan is to transform the space to serve pastries and coffee followed by lunch and dinner, seven days a week Del Pietro says demo will commence next week and to expect a six-month buildout which translates to “realistically next summer.” Here’s what we know so far Del Pietro, 57, is expanding his MDP Restaurant Group, which currently spans five local Italian restaurants: two Sugo’s, Babbo’s, Il Palato, and Del Pietro’s in Richmond Heights (slated to close by the end of the year) Although Del Pietro had been eager to open another restaurant he was initially discouraged due to rising rental costs “Restaurant rents had gotten so out of control that I had to figure out a way to buy a building and I did,” Del Pietro says of his recent property purchase and you have to either ante up big time or relocate I’m just happy I could buy something.” Although he didn’t disclose the purchase price Del Pietro did say that it was the largest deal he’s ever made Italian-inspired restaurant include operating continuously from 7 a.m.–9 p.m it makes sense to maximize revenue opportunities,” he says The restaurant will feature a 2,500-square-foot interior space accommodating about 50 guests and including a small bar The corner lot is bigger than it appears and can accommodate 33 parking spaces.  While the interior design hasn’t been finalized Del Pietro envisions “a blend of modern and old-world elements,” incorporating some of the building’s original service-station features without fully relying on them The restaurant will operate with a fast-casual service model allowing guests to order at the counter or via a QR code The new restaurant’s menu will evolve throughout the day, starting at 7 a.m. with coffee and Italian pastries. The coffee will be sourced from Dubuque Coffee while the pastries—both sweet and savory—will be made by Del Pietro’s mother who will be three months into her “retirement” from the restaurant business by the time the new location opens “She’s transitioning from long hours in the dining room to a shorter commute and spending a couple of hours doing something she truly enjoys,” Del Pietro says The morning offerings will include a variety of biscotti independently owned neighborhood coffee spots,” he adds “and that concept fits well with everything else we’re planning.” Lunch service will run from roughly 10 a.m.–4 p.m and feature a selection of salads and Italian sandwiches The menu will range from classic choices to more esoteric options incorporating ingredients such as mortadella spreads The signature lunch item will likely be rectangular slices of Roman-style pizza though Del Pietro describes it as more of a hybrid cut into squares from a 30-by-8-inch Roman-style pie It’s something I’ve pretty much created,” Del Pietro explains which allows for the addition of natural wood for flavor such as grilled octopus over white bean purée with olives and parsley; cacio e pepe arancini; a special veal meatball; and marinated calamari salad “You won’t see things like bruschetta or toasted ravioli,” Del Pietro notes there will be a few entrée-size portions and some shareable homemade pastas with the idea that a group of three might share five or six dishes guests can expect 10- to 11-inch Neapolitan-style pizzas which Del Pietro calls “pizza classica.” While he loves the Neapolitan style “Neapolitan pizzas cook in 90 seconds but I’ll adjust the dough recipe and temperature to give it a slightly longer bake for that crunchier texture,” he explains with extensive by-the-glass offerings of predominantly Italian wines in 3- “The plan is to serve different food and drinks throughout the day,” Del Pietro says “There are no set dining hours anymore You have to be flexible and meet customers where they are.” Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInST LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- A Mexican man who federal prosecutors allege was in the U.S illegally was charged with two child sex abuse crimes Attorney’s Office of Eastern Missouri charged Giovanni Falcon with transfer of obscene material to a minor and coercion and enticement of a minor An indictment accuses him of using the internet to expose himself to a minor and coerce a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity Falcon pleaded not guilty Monday to the charges A motion from the prosecution claims Falcon is an undocumented immigrant who also was not authorized to be in the U.S Federal court documents show Falcon was previously charged in St Louis County court with four counts of statutory sodomy and two counts of furnishing pornographic material to a minor The father of a 15-year-old girl reported Falcon was communicating with the man’s daughter through Instagram Falcon admitted sexually abusing the girl multiple times Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations and St Falcon was indicted on February 26 in the federal case Prosecutors allege the crimes happened between January and August of 2024 Temple’s vice president for research will use his expertise to power scientific progress in Philadelphia and beyond Temple University’s Vice President for Research Josh Gladden joined the University City Science Center’s Board of Directors following its annual shareholders meeting this past July Gladden brings his vast experience and expertise to the nonprofit to advance healthcare innovation entrepreneurial activity and economic growth in Philadelphia and beyond The Science Center has been recognized as a best-in-class investor mentor and economic development partner for young tech companies by the Brookings Institution “I’m honored and excited to help lead an organization that powers progress and changes lives,” said Gladden “It’s important to cultivate the resources and community connections necessary not only to create new products and startup companies in Philadelphia but also to nurture a diverse STEM workforce that can drive the economy forward.” Gladden oversees all research activities across the university Since arriving in August 2023, he has led universitywide efforts fostering and facilitating interdisciplinary research and innovative policies. In March 2024, the university opened the Innovation Nest which commercializes new innovations from Temple researchers and sparks student innovation Additionally, for the past two years Temple has appeared on the National Academy of Inventors’ Top 100 U.S. Universities List, placing 81 in 2023 and receiving its highest-ever ranking in 2022 at 75 This annual ranking highlights national higher education institutions that play a significant role in advancing innovation and invention The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) supports researchers and innovators across Temple as well as external partners the OVPR forges pathways that impact economic development unfurls new cross-disciplinary discoveries and develops sustainable technologies and businesses for the next generation “I’m proud of the strides we’re making to expand the impact of our research enterprise,” said Gladden we are committed to making new discoveries and creating new innovation for the benefit of society.”  Gladden previously served as vice chancellor for research director of the National Center for Physical Acoustics and professor of physics at the University of Mississippi He holds a doctoral degree in physics from Pennsylvania State University as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees in physics from the University of Montana and the University of the South Temple Now: The official source for Temple news.Copyright 2015