Problematic West Philadelphia bar shut down
(09/10/13 2:39am)
Authorities have shut down the West Philadelphia bar that was the site of a triple shooting at the end of August.
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ICYMI: How the school system is falling apart
(09/03/13 10:45pm)
There’s been a lot of talk about Philadelphia schools lately — and not much of it has been positive. From apocalypse metaphors to threats of schools not opening on time, The Daily Pennsylvanian is here to tell you what you need to know.
Q&A: Rep. Chaka Fattah discusses investments in neuroscience
(09/02/13 8:59pm)
Rep. Chaka Fattah (D) represents Pennsylvania’s second district — which includes University City — in the United States Congress. As a supporter of scientific research, he gave the keynote address at the Neuroscience Graduate Group’s annual retreat on Friday, where he talked about the nation’s investment in neuroscience. The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with the congressman after his speech. Below is an edited transcript of the interview.
Fattah to announce Phila.-EU neuroscience partnership
(08/30/13 10:04pm)
Chaka Fattah, the 10-term Democratic congressman that represents West Philadelphia, will announce a partnership between Philadelphia research centers and a major initiative in the European Union to invest in scientific innovation next week.
School district: Penn Alexander waitlist system to change
(08/30/13 3:23am)
After several days of speculation, the School District of Philadelphia officially confirmed that the waitlist system for the Penn Alexander School will be undergoing significant changes.
Funding cuts damage research at Penn
(08/30/13 12:28am)
For researchers today, perfect isn’t good enough.
University City housing prices increasing at higher rate
(08/21/13 3:45pm)
Six years after Philadelphia housing prices topped out, University City prices increased at a rate above the city average over the past year — indicative of a neighborhood revitalization driven in part by Penn’s investments.
Judge blocks voter ID law through general election
(08/16/13 9:25pm)
A Commonwealth Court judge has again delayed the implementation of Pennsylvania’s voter ID law, and ordered that the state may not require poll workers to verbally inform voters about future ID requirements.
Rising College sophomore dies of cancer
(08/15/13 1:13am)
Rising College sophomore Alex Moll died Tuesday night of cancer in a Charlotte, N.C. hospital. He was 19.
Former employee sues UPHS over disability
(08/01/13 2:13am)
A former employee is suing the University of Pennsylvania Health System for allegedly discriminating against her on the basis of disability, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court last Friday.
Rodin fire causes water damage, evacuation
(07/18/13 3:22pm)
A small fire caused sprinklers to go off and the building to be evacuated in Rodin College House on Wednesday night.
Trial to decide fate of controversial voter ID law begins
(07/18/13 2:33am)
The trial to decide the fate of Pennsylvania’s controversial voter ID law began on Monday in the Commonwealth Court in Harrisburg.
Professor's remarks calling god 'a white racist' create controversy
(07/18/13 2:23am)
In the wake of public outcry over the not-guilty verdict of the accused murderer of Trayvon Martin, one Penn professor has created outcry over her comments calling god “a white racist.”
Oven fire breaks out at Cosi
(07/17/13 3:08pm)
A fire broke out at the Cosi restaurant near 36th and Walnut streets Wednesday morning.
Pa. budget allocates more funding to Penn programs for 2014
(07/11/13 1:57am)
The University’s funding from the state of Pennsylvania will increase slightly for fiscal year 2014, which includes the coming school year.
Penn to extend its programming at Henry C. Lea School
(07/03/13 3:43am)
As many Philadelphia schools are set to open with only bare-bones resources in the fall, Penn is stepping up its involvement in one neighborhood elementary school.
Student loan interest rates increases will affect Penn borrowers
(07/03/13 1:35am)
With Congress failing to reach an agreement to extend a reduced rate for federal subsidized student loans, the cost of education will increase for many students.
SEPTA fare increase to go into effect on July 1
(06/20/13 2:54am)
Make sure to bring a couple extra quarters next time you go downtown, because SEPTA fares are going up.
University appoints new vice provost for faculty
(06/12/13 3:00pm)
The University announced Wednesday that Anita Allen, a professor in the Law School, will succeed Lynn Hollen Lees as vice provost for faculty starting July 1.
West Philadelphia public schools face additional budget cuts
(06/06/13 3:15am)
While Philadelphia’s public schools took yet another hit last week with the passage of a so-called “doomsday budget,” Penn’s partnerships with West Philadelphia chools may not be affected.