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Penn student launches personalized matchmaking service as alternative to dating apps
The app was initially piloted among Penn graduate students upon its launch.
Healthy vending machine Farmer’s Fridge opens on Huntsman Hall forum level
The Huntsman Hall Farmer's Fridge is the third machine opened by Penn Hospitality Services.
Penn alum alleges University misused his donation intended for underprivileged business students
The lawsuit alleges that funds designated for economically underprivileged business students were given to student athletes who did not fit the criteria.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream expected to open location near Penn campus in summer
Students expressed excitement at the company's extended hours and vegan options.
Urban Outfitters closes University City location after decades of Penn community ties
The Urban Outfitters location closest to Penn campus is now in Center City.
Starbucks employees at 39th and Walnut streets location near Penn vote to unionize
The store became the 11th in Pennsylvania to unionize.
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.
From hot chicken to Southern seafood, University City to welcome three new restaurants
New restaurants opening soon include Asad's Hot Chicken, Amina Ocean Restaurant, and Masala Kitchen.
Year in Review: Here’s all that happened in the University City food scene this year
The University City food scene has seen a variety of updates this year. Here’s all you need to know about restaurant changes as the semester comes to an end.
Penn community members show support for Goldie following protest for Gaza at Center City location
On Sunday night, demonstrators gathered outside the Goldie location in Rittenhouse Square, chanting, "Goldie, Goldie, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide" as they marched along Walnut Street.
Penn employees allege workplace 'abuse' and 'hostile' environment at Steinberg Conference Center
Former and current hotel employees alleged their complaints of a toxic workplace have gone unaddressed due to their superior's apparent marriage to a top Penn administrator.
Inside Penn's $600 million new phase of campus development, including renovations to DRL
The DP spoke with University Architect Mark Kocent about the latest phase of campus development, its current timeline, and how it will affect the University and Philadelphia communities.
Who are the alumni that have joined the donor backlash against Penn leadership?
The DP researched some of the most notable donors to understand their backgrounds, Penn leadership roles, and level of generosity to Penn during their time as alumni.
New development at former McDonald's location to house three University departments
The new office building, which will sit on land previously occupied by McDonald’s, will be the new home of Penn Global, University Life, and Career Services.
Wharton dean says Penn has duty to repair donor relationships after damage to reputation
“I don’t experience my colleagues, for example, within the University as antisemitic, but I recognize that many of the activities that are happening right now would lead to that impression," James said at the event.
Penn graduates found anti-vaping company focused on holistic approach to quitting
The DP sat down with the founders to talk about their story and their hopes for the company.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens location near Penn's campus at 3737 Chestnut apartment building
Tropical Smoothie Cafe joins Playa Bowls and Gong Cha, which both opened in June, as new restaurant offerings in University City.
Target cancels plans for location near Penn's campus despite ongoing construction
While the Target is canceled, the addition will still consist of retail space for an unconfirmed tenant, Alterra managing partner Leo Addimando told the Inquirer.
Panera increases caffeine warnings on Charged Lemonade amid FDA probe into Penn student’s death
The family of Katz — a Penn student with a heart condition who died last September — filed a lawsuit against Panera last week alleging that Katz died after consuming Panera’s Charged Lemonade.