Philadelphia
Pro-Palestinian student activists denounce Penn, call Oct. 7 Hamas attacks ‘a necessary step’
The statement was published following an Oct. 7 march and rally that culminated in at least four individuals being arrested in front of Pennovation Works — a Penn facility housing Ghost Robotics.
Jameson, Penn officials visit Weitzman Museum exhibition about Oct. 7 Hamas attacks
The Weitzman Museum invited representatives from Penn, Drexel University, Temple University, and Germantown Friends School for the Oct. 9 visit.
Gwen Walz visits Phila. for campaign event to mobilize LGBTQ+ voters
On Thursday, Walz emphasized the importance of political engagement and highlighted the pro-LBGTQ+ record of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Pa. attorney general candidate Eugene DePasquale and Rep. Ro Khanna speak at Penn Dems event
During the talk — which was co-sponsored by the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study Of Democracy and the Government and Politics Association — DePasquale and Khanna spoke about civic engagement ahead of the upcoming election and answered questions from roughly 50 attendees.
Three nurses injured in hit-and-run at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
According to police, the incident occurred at 4:22 a.m. on Saturday after a man driving a silver Jeep Cherokee dropped off a shooting victim in the ambulance bay at Penn Presbyterian.
Wolf Humanities Center hosts linguist, columnist Ben Zimmer for lecture on “keywords”
Zimmer — who was a research associate at Penn’s former Institute for Research in Cognitive Science from 2005 to 2006 — gave a presentation on lexicology and linguistics followed by a question and answer session with roughly 40 attendees.
‘This election has to be earned’: Parker, Democratic governors campaign for Harris in Phila.
The governors addressed issues such as the importance of voter turnout this election and the role that Pennsylvania will play in deciding the 2024 presidential election.
Four individuals arrested after pro-Palestinian march near Penn's campus on Oct. 7 anniversary
The demonstration, titled “One Year of Genocide,” was the first planned action by Philadelphia SJP.
McDonald’s near campus celebrates grand reopening with giveaways, Grimace appearance
The grand opening was a public celebration of the return of McDonald’s after a 20-month absence due to construction.
Penn community plans to commemorate Oct. 7 anniversary with vigils, memorials, and rallies
Penn Hillel and the Penn Israel Public Affairs Committee are organizing a full day of programming to commemorate the anniversary of the attacks.
Penn Division of Public Safety hosts speakers, chili cook off at Health and Safety Fair
The program included a speaker series on community risk reduction, a test of the UPennAlert system, a firehouse chili cook off, a controlled burn demonstration, and booths from various campus partners.
Phila. DA drops charges against two individuals arrested for antagonizing Penn encampment
One individual was arrested for entering an encampment event with a knife and holster, while the other was detained for spraying an unknown odorous substance on items in the encampment.
Unionized Penn Medicine residents and fellows reach historic contract agreement
If a ratification vote is approved, Penn Medicine residents and fellows will become the first doctors in Pennsylvania to secure a union contract.
Penn community organizers oppose Mayor Cherelle Parker’s backing of 76ers arena near Chinatown
In a video released on Sept. 18, Parker — a 2016 Penn graduate — announced that she had reached an agreement with the 76ers to keep the team in Center City.
Lyn's food truck delays opening to October, sparking confusion among students
The cart, located on the 3600 block of Spruce Street, is beloved by Penn students, and its delayed opening has left customers confused and disappointed.
Penn Band performs alongside rock band Guster at WXPN's XPoNential Music Festival
The Penn Band accompanied the finale of Guster's performance on Sunday evening.
Two individuals arrested on Penn’s campus after fleeing vehicle stop by Philadelphia Police
An individual was apprehended on campus around 5:16 p.m. near 39th Street and Locust Walk.
‘Inequitable and unfair': Penn workers accuse University of union-busting tactics
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with representatives from several campus unions about how Penn has responded to their unionization efforts and what the effects have been on labor organization.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro rallies for Harris at reproductive rights event
Shapiro — joined by several others, including Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) and abortion rights activist Hadley Duvall — spoke at the Independence Visitor Center in Old City.