The West Philadelphia native and 1979 Law School graduate waited over eight months for his nomination to be confirmed by the Senate.
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Charles Plaza bids farewell
After over 20 years of service to the Penn and Philadelphia communities, popular Chinatown restaurant Charles Plaza closed its doors on May 4.
Pennsylvania primary election knocks Penn affiliates out of race
Four affiliates of the University lost their respective elections for nominations. Democratic gubernatorial nominee Tom Wolf will face off against incumbent Tom Corbett in November.
New recording studio planned for Kelly Writers House
The Kelly Writers House broke ground last week on the new Kelly Family Annex and other improvements.
Charles Plaza bids farewell
After over 20 years of service to the Penn and Philadelphia communities, popular Chinatown restaurant Charles Plaza closed its doors on May 4.
Pennsylvania primary election knocks Penn affiliates out of race
Four affiliates of the University lost their respective elections for nominations. Democratic gubernatorial nominee Tom Wolf will face off against incumbent Tom Corbett in November.
Penn wrestling coach Rob Eiter resigns
After six seasons as the head coach of Penn wrestling, Rob Eiter has decided to resign.
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.
State ban on same-sex marriage struck down
On Tuesday, a federal judge struck down Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage, rendering Pennsylvania the nineteenth state to embrace legalization. The decision followed a court case in which two Penn Law lecturers served as plaintiffs.
Senior column by Caroline Brand | 14 Things I Learned at Penn (GIFs not included)
Although you might be convinced that it is acceptable to text your way through any lunch date, class, or meeting, that is a mere myth.
John Legend encourages grads to 'go all in'
Grammy-award winning musician and philanthropist John Legend told Penn’s graduating class to "open your mind and heart to love."
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.
Who, What, When: 2014 Graduation Ceremonies
Find out who's speaking and when at the undergraduate school ceremonies and Commencement.
Startup scores with FIFA World Cup contract
You'll be reminded of Penn every time the cameras sweep the stands during this summer's 2014 World Cup.
SHS director remembered for caring for students
On Thursday, May 8, Director of Student Health Services Evelyn Wiener died. She was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and had been undergoing chemotherapy treatment since then.
From under the button
If you ask a Penn student, you might get a raised eyebrow or a mischievous look when they tell you about the legend of having sex under The Button before senior year. (As a senior, I’d love to tell you about this—but I promised this column wouldn’t be about senior wisdom.)
Penn to revamp NSO sexual violence training
As colleges around the nation have come under scrutiny for alleged failings in handling sexual violence on campus, Penn has updated both its sexual violence policy and sexual violence education to make sure it is fully in compliance with federal law.
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.
Senior Farewell by Mike Tony | Round goes the wheel
But I also feel compelled to acknowledge that the DP is where I discovered myself as a journalist, even though it took me a couple of years to develop my voice here.
Restaurants, playgrounds proposed for Fairmount Park
On Tuesday, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, along with PennPraxis — the applied research arm of PennDesign — presented recommendations for a new East and West Fairmount Park.









