Philadelphia
Pennovation Center vandalized, windows and doors ‘shattered’
Following the incident, Penn Police and Allied Universal Security Services have increased security checks in the area.
Temple University names Drexel President, former Penn Exec. Vice President John Fry as 15th president
Fry, who served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Penn from 1995 to 2002, will begin his tenure once Drexel University appoints its next president.
‘Largest addiction rehabilitation center in the Northeast’ to come to University City
The 40-story building will have both inpatient and outpatient services. CSC, a real estate investment group, announced that the building will cost $300 million.
Pa. Democrats reaffirm support for Biden after ‘off night’ debate performance
Despite calls from some in the party for Biden to step down as the Democratic nominee, Democratic officials in Pennsylvania have continued to offer their support for Biden's candidacy.
‘Chaos’: Inside the Mason on Chestnut’s shutdown
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Mason residents and representatives from the City of Philadelphia to discuss the causes of the shutdown, the current state of the building, and its potential future.
Philadelphia City Council announces members of new Reparations Task Force
The task force, which is co-chaired by Breanna Moore, a Ph.D. candidate in history at Penn, aims to “stud[y] and develop … reparations proposals and programs for Black Philadelphians.”
Mason on Chestnut receives Cease Operations Order, resulting in eight-day shutdown
A sign posted by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections states that the building is “ordered vacated immediately” because of several code violations and details several corrective actions required to lift the order.
United RAs at Penn present resolution to Philadelphia City Council
Philadelphia City Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke invited United RAs at Penn to speak to City Council on May 16 about Penn’s union-busting tactics and to advocate for the resolution.
Ginger Arts Center, hub for youth-led art and activism, opens in Philadelphia’s Chinatown
The center features youth-led programming, teach-ins, and workshops, providing youth with the opportunity to engage with art through professional-grade equipment.
Penn silent after UArts announces abrupt closure, peer institutions pledge support for students
An email sent by UArts administrators on May 31 gave the community one week’s notice that the school would be permanently closing its doors.
Penn Medicine partners with Philadelphia Union to open community fridge, combat food insecurity
The refrigerator is the first project of its kind for Chester and aims to provide nutritious and filling foods for the community.
The Graduation Issue 2024: Graduate student employees, RAs, and Penn Med residents unionize
GET-UP is the largest union at Penn in recent memory, representing over 3,700 workers. Resident advisors, graduate resident advisors, and Penn Medicine residents have also increased union campaigns in recent months.
Penn's resident advisors union rallies, alleges 'bad faith' bargaining after months of negotiations
Several RAs told The Daily Pennsylvanian that Penn cut the final scheduled day of negotiations of the semester short and refused to accept the group’s multiple counterproposals.
Penn Sustainability launches new initiative to support 'cleaner and greener' off-campus move-out
The initiative breaks down into three parts: a donation center for unwanted items, a curbside furniture drive, and curbside bulk trash removal.
Shapiro, Casey praise Penn's decision to disband encampment amid local politician 'disappointment'
While several of Pennsylvania’s most high-profile politicians praised Penn’s move to disband the encampment, two politicians who represent Penn expressed deep concern about the University's conduct.
Thirty-three Gaza Solidarity Encampment members, including nine Penn students, released after arrests
Approximately 33 individuals were arrested at the encampment early Friday morning, a University spokesperson wrote to The Daily Pennsylvanian. As of 9:05 a.m., all individuals had been released.
'Past time': Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro calls on Penn to disband pro-Palestinian encampment
“The University of Pennsylvania has an obligation to their safety,” he said. “It is past time for the university to act, to address this, to disband the encampment, and to restore order and safety on campus.”
Overwhelming majority of Penn graduate student workers vote to unionize
The vote passed by a 1,807-97 margin. With this victory, the organization becomes the largest union at Penn in recent memory, representing over 3,700 workers.
Penn graduate student workers' unionization election begins today after postponement
If the vote passes, GET-UP will become the largest union at Penn in recent history with about 4,500 workers.