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Brunch spots for graduation
There’s no need to sit through the Class of 2015’s graduation on an empty stomach.
Another robbery hits campus, one of nearly 10 this semester
A “strong-arm” robbery prompted a UPenn Alert on Thursday afternoon.
Student recounts experience on Tuesday's Amtrak train as it derailed, killing eight
Engineering junior Josh Pearlstein was seated in the third car of Northeast Regional Train No. 188, which was traveling from Washington, D.C. to New York before it went off the tracks.
Campus groups endorse local candidates
With only a few weeks until the May 19 mayoral primary, Penn political groups have started coalescing around specific candidates.
Cohen on College, Comcast & Connections
From his office on the 52nd floor of the Comcast Center, David L. Cohen has a panoramic view of Philadelphia, the city in which he is so deeply involved. But he insists on heading to the 56th floor to see his favorite view from the skyscraper.
Pennsylvania to play role in 2016 presidential election
Pennsylvania will be a crucial state, both in the primaries in April 2016, and in the general election on Nov. 8, 2016.
Penn Police sensitivity trainings aim to combat excessive use of force
Seven cases involving the use of excessive force and violation of civil rights have been filed against the Penn Police force since 2012.
Beyond blackness
Many African and African-American students at Penn believe that the black community is unified because of a shared experience of living as a black person in America — not because black people constitute a homogenized group with assumed similarities beyond the color of their skin.
Less than a month until Primary Day, Kenney shows a strong lead in Philly mayor's race
The former City Councilman At-Large has an even more decisive lead in endorsements than in the polls.
Ex-offenders pitch business ideas in PREP final presentations
Six of the ex-offenders, referred to as "clients," presented business pitches to SP2 professors in the culmination of the PREP program on Saturday.
Philly rolls out bike share program near campus
With a number of cities across the country implementing bike share programs, Philadelphia is following suit.
Mayoral debate takes a turn for the negative
With less than a month until the primary election, a Democratic mayoral debate on Thursday took a harsh tone.
SEPTA budget rises, but card system unlikely to replace coins
SEPTA is looking to implement a number of improvements in the 2015-2016 fiscal year, but it seems as though the long-awaited Key program will not be one of them.
Penn students create community service based writing seminar
Two Penn students have taken their coursework beyond the classroom and put a new spin on the Critical Writing Seminar in the process.
Fling alcohol citations down over 90 percent from last year
This Spring Fling, the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement officers checked issued only two citations for underage drinking — down from 35 during last year’s Fling.
Disinterest in local politics puts "Civic Ivy" title in question
At Penn, student groups engage in issue-related advocacy but rarely turn out to vote.
West Phila. center helps launch local restaurants
A center close to campus is behind new and healthy options popping up on GrubHub.
Two Penn profs. do double time as teachers in Philly schools
Two full-time teachers at Powel Elementary School moonlight as Penn professors.