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First case of monkeypox confirmed in Philadelphia
The global outbreak, first detected in a British citizen, currently numbers 1,088 cases across 29 countries. In the United States, 35 cases of the disease have been confirmed.
Beloved microbrewery Dock Street West to be replaced by new vendor, Carbon Copy
Dock Street West brewery closed in May, the location will house new microbrewery, Carbon Copy
Three killed, 11 wounded in mass shooting Saturday night on Philadelphia's South Street
Initial gunshots were fired around 11:30 p.m., and multiple shooters were seen firing into a crowd along the famous street, where many bars, restaurants, and retail stores are located.
Sam Zou | Dear transfer students: don’t compare, explore
Columnist Sam Zou shares his personal experiences as a transfer student in high school and college, encouraging prospective transfer students to explore and embrace Penn.
Morehouse College student sues Philadelphia Police after alleged violent encounter
A recent lawsuit filed against two Philadelphia police officers and the city says an officer shattered a college student's facial bones during the 2020 Walter Wallace Jr. protests
Penn Wharton Budget Model attributes surge in 2021 taxes owed to increases in household financial income
The report stated that household income increased as the economy recovered from the pandemic, leading to surges in taxes owed.
Philadelphia to provide free COVID-19 testing kits to event organizers
Philadelphia's Department of Public Health launched an application for free rapid COVID-19 tests for events.
Perelman School of Medicine adds five HBCUs to PASS program to increase diversity in medicine
Launched in 2008, the PASS program is designed to increase the number of physicians from groups underrepresented in medicine.
Princeton fires tenured professor, citing inappropriate relationship with student
The university based its reasons for Katz's dismissal on a complaint submitted by an alumna who had a prohibited relationship with Katz — while under his academic supervision — as an undergraduate.
‘Exactly the same quotes’: Academics condemn alleged plagiarism of their research by Penn students
The plagiarism accusations, which surfaced through a petition launched on May 16, alleged that two students admitted to Penn’s highly selective seven-year bio-dental program plagiarized several research papers while in high school.
Emilia Onuonga | Thoughts and prayers are not enough
Guest columnist Emilia Onuonga calls on America to tackle gun violence, detailing several key actions that must be taken.
Starbucks stores on Penn’s campus unionize, adding fuel to a nationwide labor movement
Recently unionized Starbucks baristas on campus are demanding protections against the corporation for what they view as unfair wages, inconsistent scheduling and staffing issues, safety violations, and harassment.
Incoming MBA/M.A. student found after missing for 6 days
Kenni Ndili, an incoming MBA/M.A. student, was found safely after being missing for six days. It appears that she was robbed and went missing shortly after.
Penn anthropologist sues the University for defamation following MOVE bombing accusations
The lawsuit has been issued against Penn, The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Association of Black Anthropologists, and the Society of Black Archaeologists, among other parties.
Petition supporting CIS professor with low course evaluation gains over 300 signatures
Greenberg receiving a low average course evaluation score prompted fears of his termination, according to the petition.
Penn moves COVID-19 testing to new location, closes DuBois, Houston Hall sites permanently
All University testing will now be conducted at the new PennCares testing site on 3734 Spruce Street.
Biotech startup founded by Penn first years wins $85,000 at Startup Challenge
ToxiSense seeks to develop a cheaper and more sustainable test for clean drinking water and biopharmacological products.
Raman Mitra | Amy Wax’s hypocritical attack on Indian Americans: fear, jealousy, or racism?
Physician-scientist and Indian American Raman Mitra, a 1985 M.D.-Ph.D. graduate who completed his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1989, moves beyond personal indignation to dissect the Amy Wax controversy.