Philadelphia
Nation’s most expensive senate race is in Pa. and still neck-and-neck
With only two weeks until Election Day, most major polls are showing Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as the strong favorite for president.
Temple student enters ten campus buildings using a Target giftcard
Some buildings only require flashing the school ID — called an OWLcard — at a security guard to enter.
The only public event celebrating Diwali is hosted by two Penn student groups
Two Penn student organizations — the Penn Hindu and Jain Association and its graduate school counterpart, Penn Rangoliare — are collaborating to hold the only Diwali event in Philadelphia that is open to the public.Campus will feel like fall again this week
Highs will be mostly in the 50's.
SEPTA strike looming as contract negotiation near Oct. 31 deadline
If a strike occurs, it could lead to public transit lines being suspended on Election Day, potentially depressing voter turnout.
Hillary Clinton tells Penn Park crowd at rally 'friends don't let friends vote for Trump'
Hillary Clinton and running mate Tim Kaine arrived around 8:30 p.m. from Pittsburgh to speak in Philadelphia.
How alums from across industries team up to help nonprofits
A group of six volunteers come together to analyze data, develop reports, and interface with clients.
Katy Perry set to perform a free concert for Clinton campaign
The free concert will be held on Nov. 5 in order to encourage people to go out on Election Day and vote.Chestnut Hill morphs into Hogsmeade for the annual wizard fest
Bring out your wands and house robes for a magic-filled weekend.
How commuting by bike just got easier for faculty and staff
The Bike Commuter Expense Reimbursement Program will offer compensation to qualified faculty and staff for any out of pocket eligible expenses of up to $240 annually.
Number of registered voters increased in Philadelphia this election season
The 27th Ward, which includes Penn, is contributing 22,860 eligible voters this election.
Temperatures to hit the 80's this week
Campus will feel more like August than October this week due to a high pressure system.
Mothers of the Movement group campaigns for Hillary Clinton in West Phila.
Hamilton and others spoke in support of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in West Philadelphia Sunday on behalf of the group Mothers of the Movement, which represents mothers who have lost sons and daughters to fatal encounters with law enforcement.
Mayor's spokesperson blasts Penn as 'hypocritical' and 'morally wrong' to not make PILOT contributions
Lauren Hitt, Kenney's spokesperson and a 2013 College graduate, first tweeted a link to an Inside Higher Education article that described how Penn does not have to pay property taxes to Philadelphia due to its nonprofit status.
Law library exhibit shows what it's like to live in solitary confinement
An exhibit in the Biddle Law Library features images from photographer Rich Ross’s “Juvenile In Justice” series, which depicts the living conditions of teens experiencing solitary confinement.
Why all those Clinton volunteers have been trying to switch your voter registration to Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a key swing state for the 2016 election season and throughout Penn’s campus numerous advocacy groups have been registering students to vote in the Keystone State.
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.