Business
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.
Wharton graduate launches new personal finance app powered by AI
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with 2019 Wharton graduate Yuval Shuminer, who currently serves as Piere's CEO, about the new app and its capabilities.
Penn’s endowment sees 1.3% return for 2023 fiscal year, increasing to $21 billion
According to Penn's annual financial report, Penn spent $975 million in the 2023 fiscal year, up from $876 million in the previous fiscal year.
Penn holds over $79 million in gambling company and Krispy Kreme shares, DP analysis finds
Among the nine companies identified across Penn's 13F filings, 30% of them belong to the biotech industry.
PitchBook ranks Penn No. 4 for number of undergraduate startup founders
At the undergraduate level, Penn has 1,083 founders, 993 companies, and $34 billion in capital raised.
New ‘AI at Wharton’ initiative aims to explore and research AI applications, educate students on AI
The initiative will give students the opportunity to take advantage of Wharton’s resources to further their understanding of how to use AI and apply it in the business world.
New fried chicken restaurant opens in University City for 'hangry' college students
Hangry Joe’s serves a mix of Nashville-style chicken fingers, Korean fried chicken, and boba.
Wharton bans student-run consulting clubs from charging fees for services, profit sharing
The policy prohibits Wharton-affiliated consulting clubs from charging fees to nonprofits as well as for-profit companies.
1920 Commons reopens after renovations with extended hours, new food options
A new hot chicken bar, longer weekend hours, and other building upgrades headline a range of changes to 1920 Commons.
Back to School 2023: Here’s the latest on the ever-changing University City food scene
Here is the latest on off-campus dining options for Penn students and the University City community.
New apartment complex at 40th and Market streets expands development in University City
A 12-story apartment complex, which will include 350 residential units and 2,835 feet of commercial space, is set to be the first large-scale development at the 40th and Market streets intersection.
Wharton youth program offers students insight into Penn’s history with slavery
Participants in this year's Wharton's Global Youth Leadership in the Business World summer program learned about the university's ties to slavery in an augmented-reality campus tour.
New acai bowl and bubble tea locations open in University City as acai bowl chain SoBol closes
Gong Cha and Playa Bowls opened their doors to the public for the first time this month, while SoBol suddenly closed.
Magic Carpet food truck for sale as owners prepare to retire
The popular food truck will close on June 30 after serving the Penn community with Middle Eastern vegetarian goods for nearly 40 years.
How the University City food scene has changed this semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian took a look at what’s changed in the University City food scene in the past semester and what's upcoming.
Penn sends disciplinary notice to student founder of dining swipe exchange platform
The platform, Swipe Exchange, allowed students to list and bid for meal exchanges at the retail dining location Houston Market.