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Adam Grant headlines Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Center City
The twelfth annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women took place on Oct. 6 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. With over 9,000 people in attendance, this year’s sold-out conference boasted the best turnout in its history.
Penn wins lawsuit against family of brain cancer victim
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Penn in a recent lawsuit against a neuroscientist who died after exposure to radiation while researching at the University. The plaintiffs plan to appeal the result.
Sanders gives 'boring' speech at University of the Arts, lets McGinty thrash Trump
In her speech, Katie McGinty focused mostly on eviscerating Republican nominee Donald Trump, a 1968 Wharton graduate.
Update: UberX and Lyft legal again
The agreement established by the Philadelphia Parking Authority to grant legality to UberX and Lyft expired on Oct. 1, placing the companies in "legal limbo," until a judge's ruling on Friday.
Tim Kaine talks 'feisty' debate performance during rally at South Phila. union hall
On Wednesday night, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) spoke about the economy, immigration, reproductive rights and criminal justice reform at the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 19 Hall in South Philadelphia.
TD Bank at 37th and Walnut robbed on Wednesday afternoon
The suspect, a fully-bearded black man wearing construction gear, is still at large.
Kelly Writers House offers writing workshop for trans youth
Aspiring writers who identify as trans or gender nonconforming can cultivate their passion in a welcoming environment at a new workshop run through the Kelly Writers House.
Philadelphia Police crack down on local 'Scary Clown Threats'
Investigations by the Philadelphia Police Department and School District of Philadelphia come following an increase in "scary clown sightings" across the country, with a recent series of social media threats targeting the Philadelphia area.
Controversial Christian preachers return to campus, get drowned out by Kanye West songs
Chanting barbs against the “homos” as well as Catholics and Jews, four preachers assembled next to the Benjamin Franklin Statue in front of College Hall around noon.
Despite Cosi declaring bankruptcy, location near Penn expected to remain open
Ashley Sweeney, a manager at the 30th Street Station outlet said the Cosi outlets on Penn’s and Drexel’s campuses are “high-value stores” which are likely to remain open for a “long, long time" even if ownership of the chain changes.
Tap water in Philadelphia contains unhealthy amount of cancer-causing chemical, report shows
It is the same chemical Erin Brockovich, later made famous when Julia Roberts portrayed her in a 2000 film, uncovered a large amount of industrial hexavalent chromium contamination in the drinking water of a town in California that had a cancer epidemic.
In North Philadelphia, Michelle Obama praises Clinton as 'tough' and urges students to turn out to vote
Michelle Obama delivered a speech at La Salle University at noon, drawing such a large turnout that TV screens had to be set up outside the auditorium she was speaking in to accommodate the large number of attendees.
Why Philadelphia is a city that sleeps...for now
While New York City is known as the “city that never sleeps,” Philadelphia magazine recently said “Philly refuses to become a 24-hour city.”
It's finally going to start feeling like fall this week on campus
Highs may not get out of the 60's by the end of the week.
Here's what Penn students did at the March to End Rape Culture this weekend
Attendees walked from the Penn Women's Center to Thomas Paine Plaza, where they joined up with hundreds of other Philadelphians who were holding up signs that said “Don’t blame the victim” and “Sleeping next to you doesn’t equal consent.”
What Penn Dining does with leftover food
"We have a really robust campaign in terms of food and waste," Director of Business Services and Hospitality Services Pam Lampitt said.
Some candidates speak Spanish at rallies, but they should listen to what Latino voters really want, professor says
Even in an election where Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump once called Mexican immigrants “criminals” and “rapists,” there is little evidence showing that Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is performing any better among Latino voters compared to previous Democratic presidential candidates.
Student protesters should leverage power among peers, not target Univ. admins., GSE prof. says in book
Jonathan Zimmermann's book, "Campus Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know," puts student demonstrations in a historical context.
Hamilton Court apartments to undergo major renovations
In late August, real estate development company Post Brothers Apartmentsadded full title revealed itssingular, its a company plans to renovate Hamilton Court, an apartment complex on 39th and Chestnut streets.