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Penn union wins better contract after protesting unfair wages, mistreatment of housekeepers
The new agreement will give housekeepers, hard surface custodians, and transportation workers an annual raise of 3.5% to 4% a year, ensuring that all workers will make $28.68 an hour by 2026.
Penn Nursing establishes new online Master of Science in Nutrition Science program
The program consists of ten course units and can be completed either full-time or part-time.
Record high gas prices in Philadelphia spark frustration among Penn students
As of July 13 gas prices are averaging $4.751 per gallon in Philadelphia. The current prices are a decrease from the highest recorded average price of gas in Pennsylvania which was $5.07 per gallon on June 12.
Pennsylvania state universities receive a historic 15% increase in funding
The boost in funding is the largest one-time increase in funding since the system was founded in 1983, and is part of a long term plan to rehaul and revitalize public higher education within the state.
'A gut punch': Penn community reacts to uncertainty of abortion rights in Pennsylvania
The Supreme Court officially voted 5-4 to overturn Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the constitutional right to an abortion. The decision now grants the states the power to regulate abortions and reproductive health care, the first time in history the court had overturned a previous ruling.
Sean Deresh | West Virginia v. EPA and its implications on the clean energy transition
Guest columnist Sean Deresh argues that the decision by the Supreme Court in West Virginia v. EPA will not completely hinder the transition to clean energy generation, transmission, and consumption.
Daniel Gurevitch | “I want to go home. I want my brother.”
Columnist Daniel Gurevitch shares his personal experience with the Fourth of July shooting in Philadelphia and argues for approaching gun control with a different focus.
Insomnia Cookies relocates headquarters to Center City, establishing a hub for 'cookievation'
The cookie company will relocate its headquarters to a 26,000-square-foot building at 1 S. Broad St., across from City Hall.
‘It was high panic’: Penn students present at Philadelphia Fourth of July shooting recount
Several students present at the fireworks display recounted their experiences during and after the shooting to The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Penn auctions first NFT in honor of modified mRNA that developed COVID-19 vaccines
The NFT displays the mRNA technology that was foundational in the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
Black Penn Yearbook debuts to commemorate graduating Black students
The yearbook features four years of Black student life on Penn's campus and showcases graduating members of Penn's Black community.
76ers’ Josh and Marjorie Harris invest $1 Million in startups backed by Penn Medicine - Wharton Fund for Health
The Penn Medicine - Wharton Fund for Health is composed of Penn students and Wharton Social Impact Investment staff who tackle social determinants of health in Philadelphia.
14-year-old boy last seen near Franklin Field missing
The 14-year-old is 5-foot-6, 120 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Police ask anyone with possible information about his whereabouts to contact them at 215-686-3183 or 911.
Sam Zou | I hate remote work, and so should you
Columnist Sam Zou argues that working remotely chips away at the core value of internships for college students and recent graduates.
Alexis Bendl | Inadequate legislation may further poison Philadelphia’s children
Guest Columnist Alexis Bendl voices concerns over the high lead levels in Philadelphia public schools and support for recent government efforts to address the issue.
Vinay Khosla | The Supreme Court of Who?
Columnist Vinay Khosla argues that the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling has damaged the Supreme Court’s legitimacy and credibility with the American people.
Gunshots fired near Philadelphia Museum of Art during Fourth of July fireworks show
The shots came from the area of 25th and Spring Garden streets, behind where the Wawa Welcome America concert headlining Jason Derulo had concluded minutes before.
Keshav Ramesh | How men can step up and help defend abortion rights
Columnist Keshav Ramesh argues that even though abortion has always been framed as a women’s rights issue, allyship among pro-choice men is necessary to strengthen the movement, because women should not have to fight for their reproductive rights alone.
Kayla Cotter | The only thing deeply rooted in this Nation’s history and tradition is inequality
Columnist Kayla Cotter highlights the problems with originalism, and discusses how we should not look backward to decide the future.