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(07/20/20 7:48am)
Business owners across the country continue to face a multitude of challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While some owners are beginning to reopen, many are still feeling the economic effects of the pandemic and are reimagining the future of their businesses.
(07/05/20 5:44am)
Independence Day celebrations in Philadelphia were far quieter than usual this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wawa Welcome America Festival, which has been Philly's signature 4th of July celebration since 1993, was held virtually, and official firework shows above the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge were canceled.
(06/22/20 8:19am)
Over 500 people gathered in Philadelphia's LOVE Park on Sunday afternoon for the Philly Queer March for Black Lives — a celebration of the contributions of Black transgender women toward equality and a continuation of weeks of nationwide protests against ongoing racial injustice.
(06/08/20 6:20am)
In response to the recent death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes, protests have erupted in many cities across the United States. Thousands of demonstrators in Philadelphia have marched for nine consecutive days now, demanding racial justice and systematic change.
(05/31/20 11:16pm)
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(06/01/20 4:29am)
This summer, Ivy League campuses are going to be quieter and emptier than ever before. Summer courses are being administered through virtual instruction, programs for incoming first-years and high school students have been canceled, and most research labs are closed until further notice. In-person campus tours that attract visitors from around the world have been moved online.
(05/11/20 2:59am)
It has been two months since Penn moved classes online and asked students to leave campus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stay-at-home orders remain in place throughout many parts of the United States, leading to increased free time as there are no events to attend or people to see.
(01/20/20 1:54am)
Thousands took to Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Saturday as part of the fourth annual Women’s March on Philadelphia. The diverse crowd held signs that addressed issues like gender equality, the presidential election, and climate change.
(11/25/19 4:04am)
Finals season is fast approaching. Van Pelt Library, study lounges, and other nooks on campus will be packed as students gear up to study for exams and write papers. But if your favorite spot has been taken, or if the campus environment is becoming too stressful, there are plenty of off-campus places to study. The Daily Pennsylvanian has gathered the best cafes for studying in University City, West Philadelphia, and Center City.
(11/09/19 2:44am)
A protest by Fossil Free Penn members shut down the Board of Trustees meeting held in the Inn at Penn on Friday. Singing and chanting, the protesters demanded Penn President Amy Gutmann, Board of Trustees Chair David Cohen, and Penn Chief Investment Officer Peter Ammon hold a town hall on the divestment from fossil fuels.
(10/28/19 3:07am)
The Penn Museum celebrated Día de los Muertos on Oct. 26 with dance performances, crafts, and activities. The day-long event brought together people of all ages and cultures.
(10/08/19 2:44am)
PennDesign was officially renamed the Stuart Weitzman School of Design on Thursday afternoon. Weitzman was joined by Penn President Amy Gutmann and the Dean of the Weitzman School of Design Frederick Steiner at the naming ceremony, which confirmed the name change that had been announced in February.