Articles by Fiona Herzog
04/30/24 10:41pm
Penn graduate student workers' unionization election begins today after postponement
If the vote passes, GET-UP will become the largest union at Penn in recent history with about 4,500 workers. 04/15/24 10:15pm
First of ten satellite voting shops opens in West Philadelphia near Penn’s campus
The station offers a wide range of services, including allowing eligible voters to register to vote, update their registration, and request mail-in ballots with the assistance of the County Board of Elections staff. 03/21/24 5:31am
Federal government awards $158 million grant to cap Vine Expressway, reconnect Chinatown
The project includes developing a public park, improving traffic calming efforts, and creating better access to nearby areas. 03/12/24 1:34am
Penn graduate student workers release union bargaining survey amid fight for increased stipend
Several graduate students discussed the need for a comprehensive labor contract and fair stipends with The Daily Pennsylvanian. 02/21/24 9:23pm
Surge in scooter theft prompts student security concerns, Division of Public Safety response
Scooters are currently banned from campus housing due to their classification as a fire hazard, prompting students to voice displeasure with the regulations. 02/19/24 12:26am
1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump visits Philadelphia, announces new sneaker brand
“We’re going to turn this country around fast,” Trump said. “And we’re going to remember the young people, and we’re going to remember Sneaker Con.” 02/07/24 9:49pm
Pennsylvania court rules in favor of state in opioid settlement dispute
The ruling comes amid an ongoing effort to combat Philadelphia's opioid crisis. 01/26/24 1:17am
Heirloom Market near Penn closed for three days due to health code violations
The supermarket fully reopened as of Jan. 21, though the inspection report from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health indicated the presence of mice feces. 01/18/24 1:36am
Penn alum, Phila. Mayor Cherelle Parker declares public safety emergency in new executive order
Parker's first executive order aimed to reduce crime and violence in Philadelphia. 11/29/23 1:32am
Penn Chavurah screens film critical of Israel despite alleged threats of disciplinary action
The screening was followed by a Q&A session with the film's producer who shared their own process with the documentary and answered questions from Penn community members. 11/28/23 8:33pm
Penn opens applications for advisory group on Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian student experiences
As a part of the group, members will participate in quarterly meetings with the President and the Provost to discuss solutions for fostering a more inclusive environment on campus. 11/15/23 7:28pm
Penn GSE enhances teacher prep programs amid national K-12 educator shortage
GSE's three teacher preparation programs have not experienced a decline in applications, according to program organizers. 11/09/23 11:16pm
Penn Biden Center funded by University reignites Republican push for DETERRENT Act
This act proposes lowering the foreign gift reporting threshold for colleges and universities from $250,000 to $50,000, and down to $0 for “countries and entities of concern,” according to the bill summary. 10/26/23 10:35pm
Philadelphia City Council candidates talk affordable housing, gun violence at Penn Dems roundtable
Nicolas O’Rourke, Kendra Brooks, Isaiah Thomas, and Nina Ahmad spoke at the event about their platforms ahead of the Nov. 7 election. 10/22/23 8:51pm
Penn Medicine researchers find serotonin is linked to long COVID-19 symptoms
According to the study, traces of SARS-CoV-2 in the guts of long COVID-19 patients cause inflammation that prevents the development of serotonin, which is critical to recovery. 10/19/23 11:39pm