Politics
Penn alum Helen Gym talks mayoral campaign, Penn's role in Philadelphia at student event
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Gym about her goals as a mayoral candidate.
City council proposes legislation to create new public safety officer position
The director will be among the city government's top four administrative positions and would work closely with the city’s mayor, managing director, and finance director.
Perry World House speakers discuss recent Brazil insurrection and right-wing populism
The Perry World House panel on the January Brazil insurrection featured Duke Professor John French and Ph.D. student Mariana Felix de Quadros.
Court declares need to reform Pennsylvania's public school funding system
Commonwealth Court Judge Renée Cohn Jubelirer ruled on Feb. 7 that Pennsylvania public school funding practices violate students’ rights.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checks himself into hospital for clinical depression
Fetterman sought treatment at Walter Reed National Military Center in Bethesda, Md., on Feb. 15.
Penn Hillel to host former Rep. Ted Deutch for conversation on US-Israel relations
The event will feature an open conversation with Deutch, “a lifelong Jewish and pro-Israel activist," according to Penn Hillel.
Special election results in Democratic control of Pennsylvania House for first time in 12 years
The Democrats’ 102 to 101 majority marks the party’s first House majority in 12 years.
Annenberg study finds majority of Americans do not know how companies use their data
The report gauged people's perceived data security on different platforms, such as websites, social media, doorbell cameras, and smart TVs.
Penn pledges to strengthen relations with India at Penn India Engagement Forum
Penn faculty, alumni, and business leaders discussed initiatives to support India’s growth after COVID-19.
Gov. Josh Shapiro welcomes five Penn affiliates to his administration
Several Penn community members had previously been selected to serve on Shapiro's transition advisory committees.
Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America to host event with Phila. city council candidate
Mclllmurray is running for one of the open at-large seats on the council.
99.7% of political donations from Penn faculty went to Democrats from 2021 to 2022
According to an analysis by The Daily Pennsylvanian, faculty members at Penn contributed 3,976 individual contributions totaling over $300,000 in donations last year — a 13% increase from the previous midterm election year.
In Photos: President Joe Biden visits Philadelphia
Amid controversy involving the Penn Biden Center, the DP followed Biden and Harris as they spoke in Philadelphia on Friday.
Three Phila. mayoral candidates with Penn connections speak to DP about campaigns
Penn community members include 2016 master's graduate Cherelle Parker, 1993 College graduate Helen Gym, and 2000 Wharton certificate-holder James DeLeon.
FBI searched Penn Biden Center in mid-November, following original discovery of classified documents
The FBI's search of the Penn Biden Center in mid-November was conducted without a warrant, but with the consent of Biden’s legal team.
Penn Wharton Budget Model finds student loan plan may cost double White House projection
The newly published analysis finds that the costs of Biden’s program — between $333 billion to $361 billion — would be much higher than the Department of Education's initial estimate of $138 billion.
Progressive Working Families Party announces support for mayoral candidate Helen Gym
The Working Families Party is a grassroots political party that organizes to elect progressive candidates in fourteen states.
House Committee alleges foreign influence from Antony Blinken, previous Penn Biden Center manager
The letter, which was sent on Jan. 23 and written by Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), asked for clarification on Blinken's knowledge of classified documents at the Center.
President Joe Biden nominates Penn alumna to Social Security Advisory Board
If the Senate confirms Lang’s nomination, Lang will advise the President, Congress, and Commissioner of Social Security on policies related to Social Security programs.