Philadelphia
Local bike shop near Penn’s campus abruptly closes after 13 years
Keswick Cycle had occupied its storefront on 40th and Locust streets since 2011.
Penn students reflect on late-night food scene changes after Allegro closure, McDonald's opening
Allegro Pizza and Grill eliminated its late-night hours in September, and a renovated McDonald’s reopened on the edge of campus to immediate popularity.
Election night watch parties in Phila., Washington represent misplaced hopes for Harris
In Washington, the Harris-Walz campaign held a watch party at Vice President Kamala Harris’ alma mater, Howard University.
John Middleton, CEO of Phillies, set to speak at Wharton
The billionaire recently sold a partial stake in the Phillies in his quest to bring Philadelphia a championship.
Kamala Harris makes final appeal of campaign at Phila. rally drawing hundreds of Penn students
Programming for the eight-hour event included performances from musical artists, speeches from local- and national-level politicians, and remarks from public figures.
Phila. early vote totals reveal high Democratic voter engagement — but lower than 2020 election
Democrats make up the vast majority of returned ballots in Philadelphia County, with 142,004 ballots returned by registered Democrats, compared to 14,542 by Republicans and 17,562 by other voters.
Biden visits Phila. union hall to tout pro-labor record, present Presidential Citizens Medal
Biden spoke to a crowd of union members at UA Local 692 Sprinkler Fitters about his administration’s support for organized labor.
Penn's campus flooded with signs encouraging civic engagement from Democratic, independent groups
The displays come amid an uptick in efforts from both student and non-Penn affiliated organizations to mobilize voters on campus and in the larger West Philadelphia community.
Memphis Grizzlies hold practice at Penn ahead of matchup with 76ers
Memphis held their morning shootaround on campus as head coach and alumnus Taylor Jenkins returns to Penn.
How Penn’s controversies became a lightning rod for national political discourse
The University has attracted attention in debates around elite influence, free expression, and the role of higher education in society.
Penn professor Leslie Richards to step down as SEPTA general manager, CEO
Richards's departure comes at a heightened time for the company as they brace for potential fare hikes, service cuts, and debates with their unionized workers.
Renata’s Kitchen partners with University City District to host fall event for families
University City District, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the neighborhood, partnered with Renata’s in an effort to sponsor a family-friendly event in the West Philadelphia community.
Who’s who on the ballot for Philadelphia voters in the 2024 general election?
The Penn community will be voting on races up and down the 2024 general election ballot.
Penn political groups report difficulties hosting events as new policies limit organizing
Penn College Republicans and Penn Democrats, the University’s largest partisan political organizations, told The Daily Pennsylvanian that they have faced difficulties registering events on campus.
With Election Day approaching, the stakes are high for Penn, Pennsylvania, and the nation
As Election Day approaches, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Penn political groups about the importance of the 2024 election and what they believe is at stake.
‘Laws must be enforced’: Penn defends off-campus search amid mounting politician, community criticism
The statement marks Penn's first official comment since the Oct. 18 search, while both external and internal pressure continues to mount on University administrators for it.
Penn Libraries staff officially unionizes after months-long delay in election vote count
The vote passed by a 40-27 margin, and roughly 90 library staff members will join the union.
Chinatown activists opposed to 76ers arena legislation disrupt Phila. City Council meeting
The rally, which was organized by the No Arena PHL Coalition, aimed to express opposition to the proposal for a new 76ers arena on the border of Philadelphia's Chinatown.
Harris discusses potential landmark female presidency, importance of young voters at Phila. rally
At the rally, speakers including Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, and Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Joanna McClinton stressed the importance of voter turnout.