Tag: University City
Jan. 19, 2024
Staying safe on campus
Safety is arguably the most important topic Drexel University students need to consider each quarter. With the bump in Philadelphia crime, including increased car thefts,…
May. 26, 2023
Community comes together for University City 5K
On the morning of Sunday, May 21, Lancaster Walk was crowded in anticipation of the annual University City 5K. This year, 324 participants from Drexel…
Apr. 7, 2023
Youngmoo Kim takes over leadership of Drexel’s community partnerships
On Monday, April 3, Youngmoo Kim began his first day of work as Drexel University’s new Vice Provost of University and Community Partnerships. In this…
Jan. 20, 2023
Triangle Talks with Melvin Singleton
Melvin “Mel” Singleton, Drexel’s new chief of police and vice president of public safety, officially began his position on November 14, 2022. A 28-year police…
Jan. 20, 2023
Generation Gentrifiers: How Suburban-Born College Students are Ruining Philadelphia
3990 Market St: It is supposed to be home to 68 low-income Black and brown families. The owner of the building, IBID Associates LP, has…
Dec. 14, 2022
Student outcry against Drexel’s Health Sciences building, explained
The grand opening of Drexel University’s new Health Sciences building on Wednesday, Dec. 7 was marked by an unanticipated student rally. Outside of the newly-opened…
Aug. 26, 2022
UC Townhome encampment cleared with outcry from residents and community organizers
The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office enforced an order from Judge Joshua Roberts to break up the University City Townhomes encampment on Aug. 8. According to WHYY,…
Oct. 9, 2020
Drexel releases up-to-date Coronavirus numbers, testing plan
As of Oct. 5, Drexel University has reported 13 new COVID-19 cases among students and faculty, according to the COVID-19 dashboard. On the dashboard, Drexel has…
Aug. 21, 2020
Crime Report: August 4 – August 18
The following crimes occurred on or near campus and were reported to The Triangle by the Drexel University Department of Public Safety between Aug. 4…
Aug. 7, 2020
Crime Report: July 22 – August 3
The following crimes occurred on or near campus and were reported to The Triangle by the Drexel University Department of Public Safety between July 22…