Penn men’s heavyweight and lightweight rowing competed at the IRA National Championship Regatta on Mercer Lake in West Windsor, N.J.

The Critical Language Scholarship program is a government program that identifies languages of need and sponsors students to study these languages in foreign countries. A highly selective program, its scholars spend 8-10 weeks immersed in their host family’s language and culture.

The stage is set in Philadelphia. The United States Men’s National Team has played in some pretty important and memorable games in recent history, notably including the last game of the group stage at the 2010 World Cup, which featured a famous last-minute winner from Landon Donovan to send the Americans through to the knockout rounds.

The revision actually allows "more students to not be penalized" when they violate Penn's academic integrity code, according to Director of the Office of Student Conduct Julie Lyzinski Nettleton.

The federal corruption trial of U.S. House of Representative Chaka Fattah is continued the week of May 31 - June 3. 

Next month, Philadelphia will host the Democratic National Convention — and some Penn students are helping make that happen.

"Slice Capital is a platform that allows anybody to buy and sell shares in the coolest, newest startups," he said. "We're looking to democratize the funding space so that the power is not only in the hands of venture capitalists and angels."

Two Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, will be added to the district’s official school calendar.

Some experts have accused the Philadelphia Water Department of having water testing methods that are “worse than Flint.”

The fugitive vegan, who disappeared after embezzling millions from her own business, was caught after months on the run when her accomplice ordered a cheese pizza.

The Pennsylvania House voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday for the bill that will make it easier to buy and sell beer, wine and liquor.

Penn's Deputy Athletic Director Alanna Shanahan C'96 has been named as the new Director of Athletics and Recreation at Johns Hopkins University.

Whether you're a Philadelphia native or new to the city, here are the figures to know in local and statewide politics:

Live in the Quad, bring a mattress pad and other tips for living in a Penn dorm.

Across campus, there are no lack of places to grab a bite if you're opting for something other than a dining hall.

The online project provides a canvas for students to publish letters to their freshman selves, detailing all sorts of questions, struggles, and triumphs they’ve experienced and offer retrospective advice.

A major part of the Penn food experience is sampling food trucks across University City.