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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.
Students 'flabbergasted' by lack of UPennAlert during Friday's shooting
“The lack of such notice on this occasion was a big misstep by the school, and they are lucky no Penn students ended up in the crossfire," Engineering sophomore Jordan Rosen said.
Wounded Penn Police officer Ed Miller recounts the night he was shot
On Friday night, when a gunman opened fire on a Philadelphia Police sergent’s cruiser, Penn Police Office Ed Miller jumped into action.
Expect some rain, then cool, dry temperatures this week at Penn
Elyas Tecle gives his weekly weather report.
West Phila. gunman expressed hatred toward police in letter recovered after Friday rampage
Nicholas Glenn shot two police officers and four bystanders, including a 25-year-old woman who died from her injuries. He was later killed during a firefight with other Philadelphia Police responders.Low humidity in this weekend's forecast
The rain threat will increase as we head into the beginning of the work week.
Obama argues for his legacy at Phila. rally
“I couldn’t be more proud of the leader who will take my place,” Obama said. “I will do everything in my power to get her reelected.”
Obama describes 'fundamental choice' to Philadelphia crowd
“This is a fundamental choice about who we are as a people,” Obama said. “This is a choice about the meaning of America.”
Reporter's Notebook | Spokes out for body positivity at Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride
Thousands of attendees, estimated to be close to 4,000, participated in the eighth annual Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride, drawing attention to the culture of dependence on fossil fuels, cycling advocacy and body positivity.
Clinton campaign staff swarm freshmen with call to switch their voter registration to Pa.
Clinton’s campaign has had a large presence on Penn’s campus by trying to get new students to register to vote in the influential swing state as well as to participate in the 2016 election.
Copa's South Street location shut down for repeated health violations
Last Thursday, Copabanana’s South Street location was ordered to temporarily shut down for a series of health violations.
Forty Phila. schools will be tested for lead, but Penn prof. says test standard not up to date
Philadelphia's Water Department follows the Environmental Protection Agency’s testing guidelines, but this is not the threshold for public health, one Penn professor argued.
Phila. mayor no fan of Donald Trump's comments about Philadelphia
Trump said crime has risen sharply in Philadelphia, but statistics suggest the exact opposite.
How local businesses survive a summer of fewer students
“During the summer it’s definitely slower,” Smokey Joe's manager Paul Ryan said, “[but] we get a lot more neighborhood people willing to hang out.”
Why SEPTA student discounts may be still another year away
The SEPTA Youth Advisory Council has long advocated for an alternative to the traditional pass, targeting students who live on campus and are looking to explore the city. A Change.org petition they filed in support of that proposal garnered over 1,200 signatures last year.
Why Philadelphia charter schools have sparked recent controversy
Recent studies by civil rights organizations like the NAACP and a scathing piece by comedian John Oliver on HBO's "Last Week Tonight" have questioned the effectiveness of charters nationally.
The New College House just opened — complete with flat-screen TVs and family-style dinners
"Our vision of this community is that we are a 'global village,'” said New College House Faculty Director Campbell Grey.
A fifth Starbucks just opened near Penn's campus. Here's why.
On and around Penn’s campus there are five different Starbucks locations where you can get your skinny soy caramel macchiato: 34th and Walnut, 34th and Chestnut, under 1920s Commons, in the Penn Bookstore and at 39th and Walnut streets.