Thousands of elated Philadelphians danced, drank, and cheered in the streets after Pa. was called in Biden’s favor, pushing him over the threshold of 270 electoral votes. Here's how the city celebrated in the hours after the news broke.
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Members of the Penn and Philadelphia communities masked up and voted in person at three different campus polling locations on Election Day. As ballots continue to be counted, tension and uncertainty hang over the city. The Daily Pennsylvanian sent a team of photographers to capture this unique election week.
Uproar, cheers, and fists: Here's a look back at 10 major United States politicians that have visited Penn's campus and Philadelphia since the 2018 Midterm Elections.
The rally, which was endorsed by campus groups Penn Community for Justice and Police Free Penn, included an hour of speeches in front of City Hall before the crowd marched to the Philadelphia Police headquarters.
Phila. anti-capitalist group appears responsible for unrest, property damage near campus
A group of approximately 60 people gathered in Clark Park on 43rd Street and Baltimore Avenue last Wednesday night and proceeded to damage several buildings and properties along 40th Street.
Civil unrest near 40th and Chestnut streets prompts Tuesday night UPenn Alert
According to the alert, sent to the Penn community at 9:37 p.m., 60 people dressed in all black wearing black masks were breaking windows in the area of the 4000 block of Chestnut Street.
‘The campus was dead’: Students who stayed at Penn last spring recount isolated experiences
Students unable to return home were able to fill out an online form requesting to remain on campus. Approximately 450 students received approvals, while thousands of other residents rapidly left campus en masse.
Penn faculty sign letter criticizing U.S. COVID-19 response, calling for national shutdown
Over 240 health professionals, including 11 Penn faculty members, have signed the letter, which was titled "Shut it Down, Start Over, Do it Right" and addressed to "America's decision makers."
Wharton creates business-focused summer webinar series for parents
'Wharton Families: Summer Webinar Series' consists of five virtual one-hour presentations that are conducted weekly by Wharton faculty members on topics including online marketing, big data, and resilience.
A college career defined by in-person experiences and a bustling campus was quickly halted by a global pandemic this spring — an obstacle that rising seniors never envisioned would mark the end of their time at Penn.
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The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board encourages Penn students to engage deeply with the city of Philadelphia during America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
Mummers New Years Day 2021 Protest Parade Beer Cans Alcohol - 1
Columnist Diya Choksey discusses Penn's ritual of hazing and possible solutions for the University to take.
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Independence Hall on July 4, 2020.
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Penn women's cross country team won their season opener at the New Jersey Jam.
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Isabella Whittaker preparing to compete in the Penn Challenge track event in March 2021.
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On June 5, 2020, hundreds of Penn Medicine health care workers remembered George Floyd and other victims of police violence at a White Coats for Black Lives event at Franklin Field.
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Dozens engage in a silent sit-in at the intersection of 38th and Walnut streets.
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The Trump administration's mass firings of federal workers resulted in two park rangers being fired and a number of planned hirings rescinded from Independence National Historical Park.
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Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez shares a different side to the issue of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and mass deportation.


















