Politics
Former Fels instructor Jim Kenney wins Democratic mayoral primary
With 98 percent of the vote counted late Tuesday night, Kenney led state Sen. Anthony H. Williams by a comfortable margin, with four other candidates trailing close behind.
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.
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.
SPEC's Anderson Cooper event cancelled
The Social Planning and Events Committee announced the cancelation following the escalation of riots in Baltimore.
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.
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.
A month until the primaries, endorsements are telling in Philadelphia mayor's race
Six Democratic candidates are vying to win the Democratic primary on May 19, and the race remains wide open.Rachel Levine kicks off Lambda Grads' day of silence
On April 16, Levine spoke at an event held by Lambda Grads, the LGBT organization for graduate students. Her speech commenced the Day of Silence organized by the Lambda Grads, in which participants remained silent for all of Friday.
Candidates for Philly public office have many ties to Penn
On May 20, Philadelphia voters will head to the polls to select their primary candidates for Mayor and City Council.
Students join Fight for $15 minimum wage movement
An estimated 3,000 students from Drexel, Penn, Temple and other colleges stood in front of McDonald's and marched down to the Market Street Bridge.
Students respond to Michelle Obama's Black Girls Rock controversy
The event, which aims to celebrate the power, accomplishments and beauty of black women and girls has come under fire in the past from critics who claim the event promotes reverse racism.
Justice Department finds over-use of force by Philly Police
Fifty-nine of the suspects who were shot by Philadelphia Police were unarmed, according to the report.
Phila. Mayoral candidate Doug Oliver speaks at Penn
While Penn students might see Spring Fling as the biggest upcoming event, for those interested in Philadelphia politics, the Democratic mayoral primary race might be more exciting.
Anderson Cooper to speak at Penn
Anderson Cooper will speak at Penn on April 28 in an event brought to Penn by the Social Planning and Events Committee.
Penn students hold conference to discuss Cuban-American life on campus
The conference occurred as Obama met Cuban President Raúl Castro.
Hillary Clinton announces presidential bid
On Sunday, Clinton’s campaign team released a two-minute video in which she announced her campaign. She will head to Philadelphia over the summer for the Democratic National Convention.