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Hillary Clinton autographs copy of new book in Philadelphia
Despite speculation of a bid for the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton gave attendees no inclination of her political plans. Buttons emblazoned with slogans like "Hillary 2016" and "Madame President" were spattered throughout the crowd.
Philadelphia lands spot on short list to host 2016 Democratic National Convention
Selection criteria include whether the city has facilities capable of staging the event and if there are enough hotels to accommodate the delegates and media. The final decision will be announced later in 2014 or in early 2015.
UPDATED: West Phila. community calls for Penn to 'pay its fair share'
Meeting attendees were encouraged a sign a petition aimed at President Gutmann requesting that Penn commit $6.6 million annually.Philly education startups talk expansion after GSE competition win
The Daily Pennsylvanian talked to the founders of Osmosis and ProfessorWord, two Philadelphia-based winners of a recent GSE competition, about their companies’ origins and future goals.Two Philly education innovators win GSE competition
Philadelphia-based education innovations Osmosis and ProfessorWord both won awards at the 2014 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition on May 14.
New skyscraper coming to 30th and Walnut streets
The Philadelphia skyline is about to change.On Wednesday, Penn President Amy Gutmann and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter broke ground on the construction of the new FMC Tower near 30th and Walnut streets.After delays, City expects completion of 38th and Spruce safety project this summer
The Philadelphia Streets Department expects that bumpouts will be installed this summer at one of Penn’s most problematic intersections, following two previous delays on the project.Family, friends remember Lauder student who died last week
Adventurous is one way to describe Zachary Woods. He and his brother Matthew “always like to do the crazy things,” recalled his younger sister Callie Woods.
Wharton student confirmed dead after car crash at 30th and Walnut streets
According to an article posted earlier in the morning on ABC Action News, friends confirmed that the 27-year-old victim involved in yesterday's car accident at 30th and Walnut streets was a Wharton student.30th and Walnut crash sends two men to HUP in critical condition
The crash caused a 27-year-old male pedestrian to fall from the Walnut Street overpass.SigEp to start mentorship program with West Philadelphia High School
The brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon have launched plans for a long-term mentorship program for students at West Philadelphia High School, in collaboration with the Netter Center for Community Partnerships.
We Can Swim: an 'opportunity to change culture'
The importance of swimming is what brought Clarissa Palmer, Daniel Schupsky and Marc Christian together to found We Can Swim!, a nonprofit group that provides swimming education for underserved children in West Philadelphia.Local cemetery seeks input on renovations
The Woodlands Cemetery, located on 40th Street and Woodland Avenue, is currently surveying the community on how to spend a $300,000 grant.State rep incumbent: To fix Philadelphia schools, we need a 'funding formula'
State representative James Roebuck is running for reelection for the 188th Legislative District, which encompasses Penn’s campus. The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to Roebuck about his political platform.
Woman sues Penn, driver over 38th and Spruce crash
The driver of a car involved in an accident at 38th and Spruce streets that injured three Penn students is suing the University and another driver for negligence.Democratic state rep hopeful talks education, equality
Algernong Allen is running for state representative in Pennsylvania’s 188th District, which includes University City, West and Southwest Philadelphia.
Son of local Congressman sues FBI, IRS, DOJ
Chaka Fattah Jr., son of Congressman and 1986 Fels Institute of Government graduate Chaka Fattah Sr., has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the IRS, DOJ, FBI and United States.CHOP expansion raises concerns
In addition to a research center CHOP plans to build near the edge of the Schuylkill River, it plans to add a parking garage as well as a surface lot, both with approximately 250 parking spots each, to the property. The garage will be from the ground level up and will additionally serve as a podium for a future building CHOP will add in a later building plan.