Philadelphia
‘The pressure for action is intensifying': Phila. mayor opposed Penn’s pleas to address encampment
The Daily Pennsylvanian acquired a trove of previously unseen emails and documents which reveal disagreements about Penn and the City's perceptions of the encampment and how to handle it.
United RAs at Penn alleges retaliation from University for unionization efforts
United RAs at Penn is looking ahead to the new school year and is wary of continued negative interactions with CHAS, the Penn agency that oversees RA and GRA operations.
New businesses opening near Penn’s campus feature ice cream, pizza, and candles
Retail additions include the Center for Creative Works, Cork & Candles, and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.
From shuttles to SEPTA, here's how Penn students can safely navigate campus transportation
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a guide to the transportation options every Penn student should know to navigate Penn's campus, Philadelphia, and beyond.
SEPTA claims its employees are its ‘eyes and ears.’ But its leaders rarely use the system.
Six members of SEPTA’s board have taken no trips on the system since the beginning of 2024, four of whom have taken no trips since the beginning of 2023.
Pennsylvania may decide the presidential election. Here’s how Penn is approaching it.
Penn's Office of Government and Community Affairs has remained committed to nonpartisan initiatives, including encouraging voter turnout in conjunction with student-led organization Penn Leads the Vote.
Quad renovations prompt unusual first year housing options — and a new sushi spot
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with incoming first-year students and University administrators to learn more about the University's housing process.
Xfinity, The New York Times, and more: The perks of a PennCard
As the 2024-25 school year kicks off, The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a list of perks that accompany being a Penn student to help ease the transition to campus.
United RAs at Penn accuses University of violating union contract
URAP filed an Unfair Labor Practice Charge with the National Labor Relations Board on Aug. 12.
Pa. Sen. Bob Casey announces $22.8 million in federal funding for Phila. workforce development
The funding will support the creation of the Coordinated Southeastern Pennsylvania Workforce Development System, which aims to connect residents to quality employment opportunities in the health care, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
Penn Medicine to transfer only nursing home unit to new operator
Rittenhouse Post Acute will take over the 19-bed unit located at Penn Rittenhouse — formerly the Graduate Hospital — marking a shift in Penn Medicine’s approach to its skilled-nursing services.
Philadelphia Historical Commission approves creation of Southeast Spruce Hill Historic District
The new district will stretch between Spruce Street and Woodland Avenue and between 39th and 43rd streets — in close proximity to Penn's campus.
Luxe Nail Bar reopens after four-day shutdown following Cease Operations Order
The posting of a Cease Operations Order “indicates that the business is not tax compliant,” according to a spokesperson for the Department of Revenue.
Penn Libraries United reaches agreement with Penn, sets date for unionization election
Employees of Penn Libraries have successfully negotiated an agreement with the University and are set to hold their union election on August 7 and 8 in Van Pelt Library.
Pennovation Center vandalized, windows and doors ‘shattered’
Following the incident, Penn Police and Allied Universal Security Services have increased security checks in the area.
Temple University names Drexel President, former Penn Exec. Vice President John Fry as 15th president
Fry, who served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Penn from 1995 to 2002, will begin his tenure once Drexel University appoints its next president.
‘Largest addiction rehabilitation center in the Northeast’ to come to University City
The 40-story building will have both inpatient and outpatient services. CSC, a real estate investment group, announced that the building will cost $300 million.
Pa. Democrats reaffirm support for Biden after ‘off night’ debate performance
Despite calls from some in the party for Biden to step down as the Democratic nominee, Democratic officials in Pennsylvania have continued to offer their support for Biden's candidacy.
‘Chaos’: Inside the Mason on Chestnut’s shutdown
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Mason residents and representatives from the City of Philadelphia to discuss the causes of the shutdown, the current state of the building, and its potential future.