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Officials call for more SEPTA funding amid budget gap, planned fare increases and service cuts
Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro’s January proposal is the latest effort to fund SEPTA after a $190 million budget increase initiative fell through.
Penn reports progress on sustainability goals ahead of University climate action plan's final year
According to this year's report, Penn made notable progress in all seven of its key performance areas.
Penn Center for Innovation selects John Swartley as inaugural chief innovation officer
In the newly created role, Swartley will work to expand the center's work across the University as a whole, according to the PCI announcement.
Penn Med hospital loses attempt to overturn record $183 million medical malpractice settlement
HUP will be pursuing another appeal after their first attempt to reverse a $138 million medical malpractice verdict was struck down.
Healthy vending machine Farmer’s Fridge opens on Huntsman Hall forum level
The Huntsman Hall Farmer's Fridge is the third machine opened by Penn Hospitality Services.
DP Daybreak | Penn Museum buries remains of Black Philadelphians
Also, a Penn donor alleges that the University misused his funds.
Penn Museum buries remains of 19 Black Philadelphians amid community activist disapproval
The public interfaith service hosted by the University in their honor on Feb. 4 prompted controversy among advocacy and identity groups.
Penn attributes power outage to electrical disruption; main energy supplier never informed
“We never received a notification of the meter having issues, and no one ever reported the outage,” the PECO spokesperson said.
Penn alum, Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan proposes legislation to expand abortion access
The bill seeks to overturn a law alleged to limit abortion access in Pennsylvania.
Penn alum alleges University misused his donation intended for underprivileged business students
The lawsuit alleges that funds designated for economically underprivileged business students were given to student athletes who did not fit the criteria.
Penn Athletics, Wellness at Penn name new head of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Stephenson’s new role is shared between Wellness at Penn and the Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics.
DP Daybreak | 'Internal issue' sparks Penn power outage
Also, welcome to the new DP Daybreak.
Penn Dems, local officials criticize new Pa. law removing power from Phila. DA Larry Krasner
Various city officials have claimed that Act 40 is trying to undercut the voices of Philadelphia voters who elected Krasner.
Jameson criticizes 'reprehensible' political cartoons amid antisemitism claims against Penn lecturer
The artwork facing scrutiny was made by cartoonist and freelance writer Dwayne Booth, who teaches courses at Penn on political cartooning.
Penn community commemorates Black History Month with range of programming
Penn student, faculty, and cultural groups have planned community-focused events throughout the month, ranging from from musical performances to community service projects.
Penn's financial aid office says applicants will not be impacted by FAFSA delay
The Office of Financial Aid told the Daily Pennsylvanian that student financial aid packages will not be impacted by the FAFSA delay.
Water Center at Penn recommends methods for addressing bacteria levels in Delaware River
The study assessed the river's water quality conditions and identified six local sites where swimmable waters are achievable within five years.
Major section of Penn campus loses power, including Quad, 1920 Commons, and Harnwell
Residential Services said that they were aware of the outage and were investigating it.
DP Newsletter | Dorm floods damage, displace students
Also, a Penn Carey Law society held a free speech event.