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Penn is in, of, and for Philadelphia. Our stories intertwine, and our successes depend on each other. Penn & Philly tells the story of our shared commitment to securing a vibrant, inclusive future.

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PARTNERSHIP & PROGRESS

Since the release of Penn’s latest economic impact report in 2020, we’ve been working with our community partners to illuminate the ways in which Philadelphia’s schools, neighborhoods, non-profits, and businesses grow stronger as Penn and Philly collaborate.

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80,000+
(or 1 in 8) Philadelphia jobs start at Penn: half at the University or its Health System, half powered by Penn’s economic activity.
Hours of civic engagement by Penn students, faculty, and staff each year.
344,000
$15.5B
In annual economic activity in Philadelphia is fueled by Penn.
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