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Year in Review: Wave of campus labor organization continues with three new unions at Penn
2024 saw the formation of three new campus unions, one historic union contract ratification, and increased momentum in negotiations between the University and several campus labor groups.
‘I don’t feel safe’: Penn track and field program accused of sexual harassment, mistreatment
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with 14 sources familiar with Penn track and field and Title IX as part of an investigation into allegations against the program.
Yao | The future of the Big 5 Women’s Classic
Should the Big 5 Women’s Classic combine with the Big 5 Men’s Classic?
Philadelphia City Council bill allocates portion of UC Townhomes site as affordable housing
The bill will contribute to Gauthier's goal of providing 70 affordable housing units for the West Philadelphia community to replace the Townhomes, which were demolished in March.
Penn RA union members voice frustrations with financial aid office, lack of support from union
Some affected union members told The Daily Pennsylvanian that financial aid reductions increased tuition costs and alleged that the union did not fully support their efforts to work through the issues with Penn.
Fire breaks out at Penn Sheraton hotel, quickly controlled
The fire broke out on the 19th floor of the building, according to a statement from the Philadelphia Fire Department, and was first reported just before 12 p.m.
Penn security report shows decrease in alcohol disciplinary infractions, uptick in vehicle theft
The report, which includes statistics from 2021 through 2023, found a significant decrease in alcohol-related disciplinary referrals and a rise in motor vehicle theft.
Penn GSE to launch college, career readiness program with School District of Philadelphia
Programming will be free of cost to the District, schools, and students, according to the Penn GSE press release.
Employees at Saxbys, popular coffee shop near Penn campus, begin unionization effort
The workers will join Workers United Local 80, a Philadelphia-based chapter of Workers United that primarily supports local baristas.
Shapiro announces $153 million in funding to transit system serving Penn students
The funding comes after a months-long struggle for federal support of SEPTA, though the organization already approved a 7.5% fare increase to take effect on Dec. 1.
Koch's Deli, a West Philadelphia staple, reopens near Penn's campus after renovations
Koch's, a local Jewish delicatessen at 43rd and Locust streets, first closed in November 2023 after the Philadelphia Department of Health reported 21 health code violations.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream opens first location in University City
The new University City is located at 3631 Walnut St., which was previously occupied by The Accolade on Chestnut, and marks the the fourth Van Leeuwen in Philadelphia.
Civic House partner Why Not Prosper opens first museum honoring formerly incarcerated people
F.I.R.M., whose opening coincided with Why Not Prosper's 23rd anniversary and was attended by over 250 people, was established to uplift the experiences, voices, and artwork of formerly incarcerated individuals.
GSE Dean launches school's new framework at fireside chat with Phila. School District Superintendent
The GSE’s new strategic vision, “Together for Good," focuses on new approaches to pedagogy and educational development.
Pandemonium Part Two? Penn men's basketball preps for clash with Villanova
After Tyler Perkins switched sides in the offseason, the matchup features an additional level of intrigue.
Philadelphia announces competition to commission statue of civil rights activist, Penn graduate
The statue is expected to be installed in Thomas Paine Plaza outside the Municipal Services Building by the fall of 2026.
Penn graduate student union demands improved holiday scheduling, travel support in recent negotiations
Graduate Employees Together — University of Pennsylvania announced that a majority of its workers had ratified its initial bargaining demands, and its first bargaining session took place the same day.
Venezuelan street food stop, burger joint to join restaurant offerings near Penn campus
Puyero, a Venezuelan eatery, and Gouldsberger’s, a popular burger joint, will join the Shop Penn lineup of popular stores and restaurants surrounding campus.
Students at Penn Hillel rally against recent antisemitic violence in Amsterdam and Phila.
The Penn Israel Public Affairs Committee and Hillel co-organized the rally.