Philadelphia
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Philadelphia at union leaders’ meeting
In a recent visit to Philadelphia, Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the achievements of local unions and the Biden administration's commitment to workers' rights.
'Love, Light, and Liberation': Philadelphia Pride March celebrates 51 years of Pride
The 51st annual Philadelphia Pride March and Festival began at Washington Square in Center City and ended with festivities in the Gayborhood.
Penn Medicine to open a crisis response center in West Philadelphia
The new crisis response center will open at HUP Cedar later this summer, replacing a center that closed there in 2020.
Penn alum Cherelle Parker wins Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary
A likely victory in November's general election will make Parker, a 2016 Fels Institute of Government graduate, Philadelphia's first female mayor.
The Graduation Issue 2023: Relive the Class of 2023's four years at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled the University's biggest headlines from the last four years — ranging from shifting COVID-19 policies to campus demonstrations.
Penn Med residents and fellows vote to unionize, first housestaff union in Pennsylvania
Following the 892-110 vote, 1,400 housestaff members will be recognized by the Committee of Interns and Residents.
A ballot guide to the 2023 Philadelphia primary election
In Pennsylvania, the final day to register to vote for this election is May 1, and the last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot is May 9.
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: Helen Gym
The mayoral candidate was recently on Penn's campus to join a rally in support of resident advisors and graduate associates’ efforts to unionize.
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: Cherelle Parker
The mayoral candidate, who received her master’s degree in public administration from the Fels Institute of Government in 2016, said she views Penn as an “essential service provider in the Philadelphia area.”
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: Allan Domb
The mayoral candidate, who recently attended a debate at an on-campus forum, said that Penn plays a strong and central role in Philadelphia.
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: Rebecca Rhynhart
Rhynhart said that she believes there are significant opportunities for the city to partner with Penn.
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: James DeLeon
DeLeon said that Penn students are “very astute” at recognizing the issues facing Philadelphia and that the University community is “extremely important.”
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: David Oh
In January 2022, Oh spearheaded a bipartisan letter signed by 16 out of 17 City Council members asking Penn administrators to review the role of Amy Wax.
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: Warren Bloom
Bloom says on his website that he supports youth engagement through volunteer work intended to teach local high school students about public service and civic engagement.
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: Amen Brown
Brown has supported legislation for increased mandatory minimum sentencing requirements, according to The Philadelphia Citizen.
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: Jeff Brown
In a previous interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian, Brown said that he decided to enter politics after learning about food deserts.
Rebecca Rhynhart, Helen Gym speak about plans for Phila. during on-campus mayoral forum
Around 40 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as some citizens of Philadelphia, attended the event at the Perelman Center for Political Science & Economics Auditorium.
Penn English Department celebrates 400 years of Shakespeare
The Shakespeare Sonnet Contest commemorates the 400th anniversary of the publication of William Shakespeare’s First Folio.
Penn, Temple community members reflect on end of Temple graduate student strike
TUGSA’s new contract includes a pay increase from $19,500 a year to $24,000 a year for graduate student workers with nine-month appointments.