Sunday beer distribution hours extended

Beer enthusiasts received good news last Wednesday when Pennsylvania State legislators passed a bill allowing beer distributors to extend their hours on Sunday.

City Council bill to guarantee more rights to same-sex couples

Contractors and subcontractors hired by the city for projects worth at least $250,000 must now offer benefits such as health coverage to lifetime partners of employees.

Huntsman downplays Penn education

Though Jon Huntsman — a 1987 College graduate — and his family have connections to both Penn and the University of Utah, some believe the candidate is downplaying his degree from Penn.

Police clear Occupy Philadelphia site

At least four Penn students and a faculty member were among about 50 people arrested this morning following a police raid of Center City’s Dilworth Plaza.

Supercommittee's failure may be trouble for Penn

Congress announced that the legislative “super committee” — made up of six Republicans and six Democrats — failed in its task to come up with the $1.2 trillion in federal budget savings agreed upon in August. This may put some of Penn’s finances in a precarious position.

Wharton professor and Penn alum dies at 89

Morris Hamburg died Nov. 14 of multiple strokes at age 89. He taught at Wharton for 46 years.

Management 100 provides foundation for teamwork

Wharton School freshmen may have just finished their status reports for Management 100 — but for many, the origins of the class remain something of a mystery.

Occupy march makes stop in Philadelphia

Occupy Wall Street marchers arrived in Philadelphia on their way to Washington, D.C.

Occupy Philadelphia prepares for cold temperatures

Occupy Philadelphia is intent on staying put in front of City Hall through the winter — meaning that the protest movement is going to have to find a way to combat the falling temperatures.

Election day arrives in Philadelphia

Today, Penn students registered to vote in Philadelphia will have a chance to have a say in the future of the city. For some, the decisions they make on election day will out last their time at Penn.

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Cantor, after canceling at Penn, speaks at other universities

Although protesters were enough for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) to cancel his speech at Huntsman, he went on to give income-equality speeches at other universities amidst protesting crowds.

Medical School researcher Jeffrey Hart Ware dies of cancer

Jeffrey Hart Ware, 1986 College graduate and 1994 Ph.D. recipient and Penn staff member, died Sunday morning from cancer.

Penn English lecturer appointed as new member of Philadelphia School Reform Commission

Mayor Michael Nutter appointed Lorene Cary, lecturer in the Creative Writing Program within the English Department, to the School Reform Commission earlier this month.

Obama announces troops will leave Iraq

President Barack Obama announced to the White House Briefing Room on Friday that “the rest of our troops in Iraq will come home by the end of the year … Our troops will definitely be home for the holidays.”

Gaddafi era ends as dictator killed

After a long and tireless effort since the start of his overthrow in August, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi of Libya is dead.

House passes law to restrict abortion

The United States House of Representatives passed the Protect Life Act on Oct. 13 which would change healthcare law regarding accessibility to abortions.

Perelman School of Medicine professor Arthur Alterman dies at 72

Arthur Alterman, a research professor of Psychology at the Perelman School of Medicine, died of cancer last Wednesday at Bryn Mawr Hospital at age 72. He had been employed by the University since 1984.

Jon Huntsman Jr. shows gains in support for Republican candidacy

A new Suffolk University poll reports that Huntsman, a Penn alumnus, may poll in the number three position in New Hampshire.

New state legislation may bar students from voting

A bill that would require voter photo identification in the 2012 election is being debated by the Pennsylvania State Legislature.

Pennsylvania Republicans propose controversial changes to presidential voting system

If the proposal is adopted, Pennsylvania electoral votes will be given to candidates based on congressional districts rather than the state’s current “winner-take-all” approach.

Analysis | Christie’s decision not to run impacts GOP playing field

It is now official — Chris Christie will not be running for President. Although the New Jersey Governor has been saying “no” for weeks now, strong courting by heavy-duty donors and Republican political leaders alike apparently lead Christie to privately consider more seriously the idea of entering the race according to aides and those closest to him.

Analysis | Perry all-around weaker in Tea Party debate

If there is one word to describe last Monday night’s GOP debate, it’s “heated.” Although there was little that the candidates could agree on, one thing seemed certain — almost all of them had a common enemy in Rick Perry. Each of the candidates took their stabs at Perry, especially Mitt Romney when the issue of social security came up. Romney made sure to remind the audience of Perry’s “ponzi scheme” comment regarding the program in the last debate.

Analysis | Huntsman's performance in the Tea Party Debate

Jon Huntsman put his normal debate demeanor on the back-burner in Tampa last night. The former Ambassador to China has attacked issues in the past but has shied away from going for the throats of his opponents, at least by name. Tonight we saw a hint of a different kind of Huntsman.

Analysis | Huntsman v. Romney

It looks like Jon Huntsman has taken criticism about a lack of attacking-spirit in his campaign to heart. Huntsman’s target? Frontrunner Mitt Romney. As Romney is boasting his business background and getting ready to launch his job creation proposal, Huntsman is looking to strike.