Politics
Waiting on the ward to change
Only four of 20 seats on the Democratic ward committee - a political group which represents the party on a local level - near Penn are currently filled, and none of them are held by Penn students or faculty.Philadelphia Police headquarters may move to West Phila.
The proposed plan would place the headquarters at 46th and Market streets.
Alum ranks third in gubernatorial fundraising
Two Penn alumni have raised over $1 million each in Pennsylvania's Democratic gubernatorial primary election.Penn Ukrainians see unity emerging from protests
The DP has reached out to several Ukrainian student and faculty members in order to listen to their thoughts on the crisis currently affecting their homeland.
Vice President Biden unveiled new Amtrak locomotive
Biden showed strong support for the new Amtrak locomotive as the engine of technological, environmental and economical progress.Corbett budget proposes stable funding for Penn Vet
The Republican governor proposed $28 million for Penn Vet in his budget, which will have to pass the Republican-held legislature before it is finalized.
Vice President Joe Biden to speak at 30th Street Station
Vice President Biden will be giving a speech this Thursday in an event meant to highlight infrastructure investments.
SLAP backs John Hanger for Governor
Hanger is a democrat, Penn Law alum and former secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Penn spends $600,000 on lobbying in 2013
With over $600,000 spent on lobbying in 2013, Penn lobbies more any other school in the Ivy League.Questioning enrollment at Penn-funded school
Pastor Kevin R. Johnson has been accused of using political influences to get his kids into Penn Alexander School, despite living outside the school’s catchment zone.
Lessons learned in Wharton go to Washington
A Wharton graduate and Operation Desert Storm veteran says he’s running for Congress.
Presidential Commission addresses elections
The Presidential Commission on Election Administration suggests measures to streamline voting processes and increase election efficiency.Law requiring photo ID to vote has been overturned
Commonwealth Court Judge Bernard L. McGinley issued a permanent injunction Friday that bars the enforcement of a law requiring Pennsylvania residents to produce photo identification in order to vote.Congress restores $1 billion in NIH funds
While the $1.1 trillion spending package signed into law by President Barack Obama Friday evening is a step in the right direction for Penn research, it will not solve all the problems caused by sequestration.Formerly homeless Penn law student seeks public office
Dafan Zhang, an immigrant from China, went from being homeless to running for public office as a state representative for Delaware County.
New Penn Democrats president plans to partner with other groups
Wharton junior Amiyr Jackson was elected president of Penn Democrats on Dec. 4. The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with the new Penn Dems president to discuss his goals for the coming year.SLAP performs flash mob in McDonald's
SLAP performed a flash mob to the tune of Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” to support fast food strikes across the country.Poll reports falling support for Corbett
Corbett is behind every major Democratic candidate by double digits in the upcoming gubernatorial election.
Annenberg group shaping 2016 election debates
A group including Penn affiliates has been meeting at the Annenberg Public Policy Center to evaluate current presidential debate logistics.