Philadelphia
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, United Auto Workers president rally Phila. voters for Harris
At the “Get Out the Early Vote” rally, Ocasio-Cortez and Fain encouraged an energized crowd of around 250 attendees to continue canvassing and door knocking in the final two weeks leading up to Election Day.
Penn executes search warrant as pro-Palestinian activists allege ‘raid’ of student organizers’ house
The warrant was reviewed by the Philadelphia District Attorney's office and approved by a bail commissioner, the University said.
Ochatto ordered to temporarily close following nine health code violations
The restaurant accumulated a total of nine violations of the Philadelphia Health Code, according to an inspection report available on the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s website.
Harris makes direct appeal to Republicans, independents at campaign stop in Philadelphia suburbs
In front of a crowd of nearly 200 people in Bucks County, Harris made an appeal to moderate and Republican voters to put "country over party"
Suspect in Penn Presbyterian hit-and-run surrenders to police
The suspect's surrender followed a press conference held on Oct. 15 by leadership from the Philadelphia Police Department and the City of Philadelphia at Penn Presbyterian.
NextGen America seeks to increase youth voter turnout with registration tables around Penn campus
NextGen America, the nation's largest youth voter organization, is focused on encouraging Penn students to vote in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
Greek Lady ordered to cease operations following numerous health code violations
The restaurant amassed 19 Philadelphia Health Code violations, according to the most recent inspection report published on the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s website.
Pro-Palestinian student activists denounce Penn, call Oct. 7 Hamas attacks ‘a necessary step’
The statement was published following an Oct. 7 march and rally that culminated in at least four individuals being arrested in front of Pennovation Works — a Penn facility housing Ghost Robotics.
Jameson, Penn officials visit Weitzman Museum exhibition about Oct. 7 Hamas attacks
The Weitzman Museum invited representatives from Penn, Drexel University, Temple University, and Germantown Friends School for the Oct. 9 visit.
Gwen Walz visits Phila. for campaign event to mobilize LGBTQ+ voters
On Thursday, Walz emphasized the importance of political engagement and highlighted the pro-LBGTQ+ record of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Pa. attorney general candidate Eugene DePasquale and Rep. Ro Khanna speak at Penn Dems event
During the talk — which was co-sponsored by the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study Of Democracy and the Government and Politics Association — DePasquale and Khanna spoke about civic engagement ahead of the upcoming election and answered questions from roughly 50 attendees.
Three nurses injured in hit-and-run at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
According to police, the incident occurred at 4:22 a.m. on Saturday after a man driving a silver Jeep Cherokee dropped off a shooting victim in the ambulance bay at Penn Presbyterian.
Wolf Humanities Center hosts linguist, columnist Ben Zimmer for lecture on “keywords”
Zimmer — who was a research associate at Penn’s former Institute for Research in Cognitive Science from 2005 to 2006 — gave a presentation on lexicology and linguistics followed by a question and answer session with roughly 40 attendees.
‘This election has to be earned’: Parker, Democratic governors campaign for Harris in Phila.
The governors addressed issues such as the importance of voter turnout this election and the role that Pennsylvania will play in deciding the 2024 presidential election.
Four individuals arrested after pro-Palestinian march near Penn's campus on Oct. 7 anniversary
The demonstration, titled “One Year of Genocide,” was the first planned action by Philadelphia SJP.
McDonald’s near campus celebrates grand reopening with giveaways, Grimace appearance
The grand opening was a public celebration of the return of McDonald’s after a 20-month absence due to construction.
Penn community plans to commemorate Oct. 7 anniversary with vigils, memorials, and rallies
Penn Hillel and the Penn Israel Public Affairs Committee are organizing a full day of programming to commemorate the anniversary of the attacks.
Penn Division of Public Safety hosts speakers, chili cook off at Health and Safety Fair
The program included a speaker series on community risk reduction, a test of the UPennAlert system, a firehouse chili cook off, a controlled burn demonstration, and booths from various campus partners.
Phila. DA drops charges against two individuals arrested for antagonizing Penn encampment
One individual was arrested for entering an encampment event with a knife and holster, while the other was detained for spraying an unknown odorous substance on items in the encampment.
