Politics
A month until the primaries, endorsements are telling in Philadelphia mayor's race
Six Democratic candidates are vying to win the Democratic primary on May 19, and the race remains wide open.Rachel Levine kicks off Lambda Grads' day of silence
On April 16, Levine spoke at an event held by Lambda Grads, the LGBT organization for graduate students. Her speech commenced the Day of Silence organized by the Lambda Grads, in which participants remained silent for all of Friday.
Candidates for Philly public office have many ties to Penn
On May 20, Philadelphia voters will head to the polls to select their primary candidates for Mayor and City Council.
Students join Fight for $15 minimum wage movement
An estimated 3,000 students from Drexel, Penn, Temple and other colleges stood in front of McDonald's and marched down to the Market Street Bridge.
Students respond to Michelle Obama's Black Girls Rock controversy
The event, which aims to celebrate the power, accomplishments and beauty of black women and girls has come under fire in the past from critics who claim the event promotes reverse racism.
Justice Department finds over-use of force by Philly Police
Fifty-nine of the suspects who were shot by Philadelphia Police were unarmed, according to the report.
Phila. Mayoral candidate Doug Oliver speaks at Penn
While Penn students might see Spring Fling as the biggest upcoming event, for those interested in Philadelphia politics, the Democratic mayoral primary race might be more exciting.
Anderson Cooper to speak at Penn
Anderson Cooper will speak at Penn on April 28 in an event brought to Penn by the Social Planning and Events Committee.
Penn students hold conference to discuss Cuban-American life on campus
The conference occurred as Obama met Cuban President Raúl Castro.
Hillary Clinton announces presidential bid
On Sunday, Clinton’s campaign team released a two-minute video in which she announced her campaign. She will head to Philadelphia over the summer for the Democratic National Convention.
Top 4 reasons to pay attention to the Philly primary elections
Philadelphians will head to the polls on May 19 for the Democratic primary elections for City Council and Mayor.
After mayoral candidate's televised fall, ads may take a turn
With no advertising campaign yet, Lynne Abraham will need to generate more of a prominent message.
Mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham collapses on stage during televised debate
Abraham recovered but could not finish the debate.
Running Republican in a Democratic city
The only Republican candidate running for mayor wants Philadelphians to have alternatives.
Controversy sparks over Penn Divest from Displacement
Penn Divest from Displacement proposes that the University divest from corporations that profit through practices that displace people.
Mayor Nutter talks sex and safety at DPS Commendation Ceremony
Nutter began his speech with a humorous memory as a Penn undergraduate.
Toe the Line: College Republicans | Increasing the minimum
From a policy standpoint, the most important thing is that policy makers are upfront with the American people about these tradeoffs.
Toe the Line: Penn Democrats | Increasing the minimum
While President Obama’s proposal to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 languishes in the Republican-controlled Congress, Penn Democrats applauds Governor Tom Wolf’s effort to increase Pennsylvania's minimum wage.
Underdog mayoral candidate Doug Oliver wants to keep young people in Philadelphia
Democratic Candidate for Philadelphia Mayor Doug Oliver previously worked in the administration of Former Pennsylvania Governor and Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell.